Parkes Travel Guide

Canberra

A modern building with a unique roof design and a large orange sculpture in front.
A building with columns and a sign that reads "Treasures Gallery".
A modern building with large windows and a tiled walkway.
A building with a flagpole, stairs, and banners.
An art gallery with wooden floors and purple walls.

Stay near popular Parkes attractions

An art gallery with a high ceiling and a central circular platform.

National Gallery of Australia

9.2/10 (2,543 reviews)
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
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Things to do

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups

£36
per adult
Canberra Day Tour, All Major Attractions, Some Hotel Pickups
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

£99
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

£31
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

£31
per adult
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

£36
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Top hotels in Parkes

ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra

3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT
The price is £55 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£55
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The dinner was nice. They need to advertise the restaurant and the menu ect"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

ibis Styles Canberra
Deco Hotel

Deco Hotel

4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is £78 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£78
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,061 reviews)
"Such good value and impeccable accomodation. Spotless. High spec. Great location. Second time here and we’d definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic

The Sebel Canberra Civic

4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT Canberra ACT
The price is £74 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£74
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,096 reviews)
"Great location….great clean facilities"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Meriton Suites Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

5 out of 5
40 Allara Street Canberra ACT
Fully refundable
The price is £475 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£475
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
"The spa and pool were great, and the heated pool was a nice improvement compared with our stay last winter. The room was as good as always. However, after using the pool, we needed fresh towels on the third day and were told there were no more towels available. For a Meriton suites, this was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Meriton Suites Canberra
QT Canberra

QT Canberra

4 out of 5
6 Marcus Clarke St Canberra ACT
The price is £73 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£73
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient for the event that was in the same hotel"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

QT Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is £111 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£111
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We wanted to have dinner but restaurant It wasn’t open but the rest was excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Realm
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Where to stay in Parkes

Find the best Parkes areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

Canberra City Centre

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

Kingston

Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

Northern Canberra

Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.

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