Title: Rivett Travel Guide: Best of Rivett, Canberra Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rivett](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivett-Canberra-Hotels.0-n553248634373816005-0.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)[Rivett Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rivett.d553248634373816005.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rivett Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivett.d553248634373816005.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rivett Travel Guide ## Canberra ## Visit Rivett 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 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 During your trip to Canberra, you can do some window-shopping at Canberra Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries 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 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 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 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) ![Questacon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086789/ae45871f-2a21-44cd-ba3a-401b884e22a6.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) ### 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) ![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 £33 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 £11 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 £33 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 £35 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) [See all activities in Canberra](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canberra.d6049663.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Rivett ![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 £51 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,000 reviews) Friendly check-in staff. Adequate room with comfortable bedding and blockout curtains. Addition of a microwave would be useful along with updated bathroom, tea and coffee making area. Good discount provided by Wotif. Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=178917&PinnedHotelID=178917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) ![Novotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426700/426686/b06056b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Canberra 65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT £83 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,002 reviews) Just fine. Location and Breakfast are the best parts. There was a big queue when I arrived so I did the self check-in but it didn't really work and ended up back down at the desk. Could be improved especially with the information you would normally get at check in with a person (e.g. Breakfast time ... Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=426686&PinnedHotelID=426686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) ![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 £82 19 Mar - 20 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) yes friendly staff good location Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=9071416&PinnedHotelID=9071416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) ![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 £61 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews) Clean, great location, great customer service Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12204&PinnedHotelID=12204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) ![Deco Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35500000/35497500/35497437/fda1488c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Deco Hotel 214 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT £82 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,052 reviews) The room was spotless, Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=35497437&PinnedHotelID=35497437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £74 28 Feb - 1 Mar 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! (889 reviews) One of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. So unhygienic, needs a huge renovation. It was really bad all round Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=6937&PinnedHotelID=6937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634373816005) [See all 1,062 properties in Rivett](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634373816005) 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. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248634373816005) ## Check Rivett hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[18 Feb - 19 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20)[19 Feb - 20 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634373816005&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Rivett ![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) ### Phillip Uncover some of the top draws of Phillip like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Canberra Nature Park or Red Hill Nature Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Phillip.dx602900) ![Parliament House showing an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086767/74fdd431-ed30-4395-96e8-709b3474a615.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) ![Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215772/66a376a4-a720-48fc-849d-9c41cbee87e7.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) ![Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215772/66a376a4-a720-48fc-849d-9c41cbee87e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Griffith Griffith is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Griffith.dx181553) ![Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180408/c2998211-b7f9-462c-bfcd-6489f2286672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barton Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and East Basin while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Barton.dx180408) ![National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6316786/77c630f5-6fab-4a1c-bad6-805c6ef5fa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkes You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canberra-Parkes.dx6131239) --- --- - [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) # Rivett 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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