Title: Parkes Travel Guide: Best of Parkes, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Parkes](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkes-Canberra-Hotels.0-n6131239-0.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)[Parkes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Parkes.d6131239.Car-Hire-Guide)[Parkes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkes.d6131239.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Parkes Travel Guide ## Canberra ![National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117792-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parkes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482656-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parkes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482756-Parkes.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Parliament House which includes an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118000-Old-Parliament-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![National Portrait Gallery which includes art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117790-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Parkes Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Canberra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra.dx6049663) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Questacon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117944-Questacon-National-Science-And-Technology-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Questacon Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Questacon-Canberra.d6086789.Attraction) ![National Gallery of Australia showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117963-National-Gallery-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Gallery of Australia 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) ![Old Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482754-Parkes.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Parliament House Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Parliament-House-Canberra.d6086759.Attraction) ![Canberra featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118161-National-Capital-Exhibition.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Capital Exhibition See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Capital-Exhibition-Parkes.d553248621532609511.Attraction) ![National Library of Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117975-National-Library-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Library of Australia Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Library-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086761.Attraction) ![National Archives of Australia featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29481-National-Archives-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Archives of Australia Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Archives-Of-Australia-Parkes.d6086765.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spies-in-the-capital-women-in-espionage.a5127585.activity-details) ![AIS Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1245003/82f4faa9-be51-4f13-95fb-ba2cc7b14cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour £10 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/australian-institute-of-sport-the-ais-tour.a1245003.activity-details) ![Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4950104/92939dde-6bce-4839-a35a-981a7e8d9811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/badass-women-of-canberra-meet-the-women-who-shaped-the-nation.a4950104.activity-details) ![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tree-ropes-course-experience-in-majura-pines.a48439406.activity-details) ![Building + Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404447/2ace564f-f24c-4724-a785-bb7322b688c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/building-architecture-tour-10am-daily.a1404447.activity-details) ![Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48213543/c351f88a-ffd4-430f-906d-2971973e0d0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour £67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canberra-kangaroos-and-koala-experience-tour.a48213543.activity-details) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Parkes ![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 £46 14 Jan - 15 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The facilities were dated but serviceable. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) ![ibis Styles Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62676/f70d47b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Styles Canberra 203 Goyder Street Narrabundah ACT £62 11 Jan - 12 Jan 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 ... 6.8/10 (1,025 reviews) Amazing Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=62676&PinnedHotelID=62676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) ![Meriton Suites Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90264000/90263931/ca3fc6d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Canberra 40 Allara Street Canberra ACT £75 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (404 reviews) Clean room and bathroom.very friendly and responsive staff. Will book again when in Canberra. Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=90263931&PinnedHotelID=90263931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) ![Avenue Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9071500/9071416/f5793b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avenue Hotel Canberra 80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £74 26 Jan - 27 Jan 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews) The room was clean and spacious. Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) ![Rydges Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6937/70982c18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Canberra Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT £66 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (848 reviews) Very good service Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) ![Pavilion on Northbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12204/3ffc8476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pavilion on Northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT £59 6 Jan - 7 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,173 reviews) Toilet is old. Need to climb into the tub for shower. Dangerous for me who has knees problems Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131239) [See all 1,073 properties in Parkes](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6131239) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Barton.dx180408) ![Parliament House showing an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117775-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Capital Hill 4/5(8 area reviews) The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Capital-Hill.dx6052186) ![Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117777-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kingston Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Kingston.dx180366) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a74b02c6b752daefa206fbbf2b4dba4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City East While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-City-East.dx553248635976705735) ![Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42634-Australian-War-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Canberra.dx6052178) ![Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118022-Manuka-Shopping-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manuka While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Manuka.dx553248635976397499) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Parkes Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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