South Canberra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Canberra
Where to stay in South Canberra
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.
Narrabundah
Visitors to Narrabundah appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve and Manuka Oval might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Capital Hill
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.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
Rydges Canberra
"I have stayed here so many times, always great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
"Property is a bit tired and could do with a bit of a freshen up, that aside, bed was comfy, bathroom a little on the cramped side but immaculately clean. There is an onsite restaurant (that only does takeaway) and guest laundry ($5 load) and easy walk to Manuka where there are loads of places to ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Realm
"it's always lovely. the location is excellent and the quality of the hotel is first rate"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Pinnacle Apartments
Punthill Narrabundah
"Nothing negative to say. Everything excellent."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
"Comfortable spacious air conditioned units in a quiet pleasant urban setting just minutes walk from Kingston or Manuka. Full sized kitchen and well equipped. Undercover parking"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
Manuka Shopping Centre
Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.
Royal Australian Mint
Visit the building where every single coin in the country is made, learn about the production process and browse through a huge collection of coins.
Things to do
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- Cheap Hotels in Barton
- Hotels with Indoor Pools in Barton
- Ski Hotels in Barton
- Barton Hotels
- Hotels with Indoor Pools in Capital Hill
- Rydges Hotels in Capital Hill
- Capital Hill Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Deakin
- Hotels with Air Conditioning in Deakin
- Hotels with Gym in Deakin
- Hotels with Indoor Pools in Deakin
- Spa Hotels in Deakin
- Tfe Collection Hotels in Deakin
- Deakin Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in East Canberra
- Condo Rentals in East Canberra
- East Canberra Hotels
- Town Houses in East Canberra
- Boutique Hotels in Forrest
- Hotels near Museums in Forrest
- Hotels Suites in Forrest
- Spa Hotels in Forrest
- Forrest Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Griffith
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Griffith
- Hotels with a View in Griffith
- Qt Hotels in Griffith
- Griffith Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Kingston
- Casino Hotels in Kingston
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in Kingston
- Hotels with Waterpark in Kingston
- Kingston Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Kingston Canberra Station
- Apartments in Kingston Canberra Station
- Caravan Parks in Kingston Canberra Station
- Hostels in Kingston Canberra Station
- Hotels near Kingston Canberra Station
- Hotels near Lake Burley Griffin
- All-Inclusive Hotels in Manuka
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Manuka
- Hotels Suites in Manuka
- Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Manuka
- Hotels with Parking in Manuka
- Romantic Hotels in Manuka
- Yoga Hotels in Manuka
- Manuka Hotels
- Hotels near Manuka Shopping Centre
- Boutique Hotels in Narrabundah
- Hotels Suites in Narrabundah
- Hotels with a Bar in Narrabundah
- Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Narrabundah
- Hotels with Pool in Narrabundah
- Narrabundah Hotels
- Hotels near National Gallery of Australia
- Hotels near Old Parliament House
- Boutique Hotels in Parkes
- Cheap Hotels in Parkes
- Hotels with Restaurant in Parkes
- Hotels with Indoor Pools in Parkes
- Parkes Hotels
- Hotels near Parliament House
- Hotels near Questacon
- Cheap Hotels in Red Hill
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in Red Hill
- Red Hill Hotels
- Symonston Hotels
- Visit Acton
- Visit Belconnen
- Visit Braddon
- Visit Canberra City Centre
- Visit Capital Hill
- Visit Charnwood
- Visit Dickson
- Visit Downer
- Visit Farrer
- Visit Garran
- Visit Gungahlin
- Visit Kingston
- Visit Lyneham
- Visit Macgregor
- Visit Majura
- Visit Monash
- Visit Moncrieff
- Visit Symonston
- Visit Throsby
- Visit Weetangera
- Visit Yarralumla
- Visit Canberra
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Kingston Holidays
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Parliament House
- Ski Holiday Packages East Canberra
