Title: McKellar Travel Guide: Best of McKellar, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in McKellar](https://expedia.co.uk/McKellar-Canberra-Hotels.0-n553248634373817523-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[McKellar Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-McKellar.d553248634373817523.Car-Hire-Guide)[McKellar Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/McKellar.d553248634373817523.Holidays-City-Breaks) # McKellar Travel Guide ## Canberra ## Visit McKellar Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Parliament House which includes a sunset and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/b96d5378-5a5e-49ef-af8a-fd1c3cecd00c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parliament House 4.5/5(17 reviews) Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parliament-House-Capital-Hill.d6086767.Attraction) ![Belconnen Town Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215777/8618d26b-8f26-4930-b330-0f3f5be8f5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Centre 4/5(11 reviews) During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Centre-Canberra.d6215777.Attraction) ![The University of Melbourne with Old Arts Clock-tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086751/542ced9b-e815-4c03-924c-73b383d2b27e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian National University 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Australian National University during your travels in Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-National-University-Acton.d6086751.Attraction) ![Australian War Memorial showing a pond and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086755/4b8af4ce-c82a-4b1d-a3d8-8373a20a4d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian War Memorial 5/5(14 reviews) Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Australian-War-Memorial-Campbell.d6086755.Attraction) ![Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336199/20b2eb1e-1250-4c85-8131-3f711ec600a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Burley Griffin 4.5/5(12 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Burley-Griffin-Canberra.d6336199.Attraction) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086757/dead227d-84d3-4f97-992e-578d09788cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Gallery of Australia 4.5/5(4 reviews) Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Gallery-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086757.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46520325/6286215b-baa3-4701-a94b-31c988706f3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/personalised-sightseeing-in-canberra.a46520325.activity-details) ![Canberra Day Trip from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401353/942cac2b-f845-4d02-9bb3-c3885c572e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Day Trip from Sydney £104 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-day-trip-from-sydney.a1401353.activity-details) ![Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50035630/306915a1-1698-49c5-86a3-8ecc19f59eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course £20 per child [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-junior-tree-ropes-course.a50035630.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50516412/2ebe332f-40de-45f3-a5e6-4e740e8dbda1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package £8 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-oceania-e-sim-package.a50516412.activity-details) ![Delight your senses with a $20 shopping voucher](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1406727/83acbb24-77b5-46d9-bf30-28d15476aaf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-museum-experience-dine-tour-shop.a1406727.activity-details) ![Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127585/67a30955-1f70-49cb-b932-6606e4f59959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in McKellar ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/04d2fabf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT £83 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (899 reviews) While it is a bit worn out the bed was very comfortable, the aircon worked well (it was humid for Canberra) Staff were thoughtful and kind and the shower was great. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) ![Forrest Hotel and Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178917/86d686ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit Forrest ACT £61 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Have stayed here before so happy to stay here again. Some fittings in the bathroom fell off - such as taps, toilet roll holder part etc - and we had to put them back on, but besides that, we were happy with our stay there. Well-equipped apartment in nice location. Coles not too far away. (Walking ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) ![Avenue Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9071500/9071416/b35e5f33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avenue Hotel Canberra 80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT £90 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) ![The Sebel Canberra Civic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36438700/36438638/2c5bd17a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Canberra Civic 197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT £75 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) Overall I was happy with the hotel, unfortunately we had some items in the kitchen that were left dirty and stains on one of the doona covers. Other than that the rooms were clean and hotel was nicely located for our itinerary. Gym had everything I personally required and appeared clean Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=36438638&PinnedHotelID=36438638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) ![Deco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35500000/35497500/35497437/09c63b3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deco Hotel 214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT £89 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,055 reviews) We stayed in a very well appointed and spacious one bedroom room, with full kitchen and laundry facilities. Very handy after a few days on the road. Lovely balcony, and opening windows to allow fresh air into the bedroom. Inhouse dining options were pretty good, with a small bar as well. Off street ... Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) ![Novotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426700/426686/afa2a150_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT £84 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=426686&PinnedHotelID=426686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373817523) [See all 1,044 properties in McKellar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248634373817523) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Belconnen.dx6051978) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bruce You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Bruce.dx6333818) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hawker Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Hawker. You might consider stopping by The Pinnacle Nature Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Hawker.dx6155503) ![Light rail in Canberra.Australia Capital Territory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138790/bb5dff14-67ff-4d29-b632-336c579ae636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gungahlin Unique features of Gungahlin include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve or Gungahlin Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Gungahlin.dx6138790) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dickson Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area. 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