Parkes

Canberra

National Portrait Gallery which includes art and modern architecture
Parkes
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Old Parliament House featuring an administrative building
National Portrait Gallery showing interior views and art

Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

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.

National Gallery of Australia
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Questacon
Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Old Parliament House
National Archives of Australia featuring interior views

National Archives of Australia

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Archives of Australia
Canberra which includes interior views

National Capital Exhibition

See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.

National Capital Exhibition
National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

National Library of Australia

Things to do

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

€38
per adult
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

€309
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Amazing Canberra

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

€110
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

€634
per adult
Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

€12
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

€39
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
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Top hotels in Parkes

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is €84 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
€84
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The establishment was a pleasant place, the staff was courteous and the room was impeccably clean, with a complimentary breakfast included."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is €82 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€82
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"The room was equipped with everything we needed (although, had to ask for a 2nd wine glass as there was only one), it was quiet, with a very comfortable bed, lovely clean bathroom & a wonderful Sri Lankan restaurant just across the road If there was parking on site I would have given it 5 stars - ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Deco Hotel
Deco Hotel
4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is €97 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€97
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy checkin, great facilities just a few touch up’s of chipped paintwork would be good"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Deco Hotel
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is €84 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
€84
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy walk to NGA and Parliament House. Close to cafes restaurants and a supermarket. Room was comfortable and staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is €64 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
€64
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,232 reviews)
"There is a lot to like about this motel, especially its location, the excellent breakfasts in the atrium dining area and the safe parking it provides. On the down side, the rooms are small and the wardrobe cluttered with extra plillows and blankets. It's a good motel for a one-night stay. But as ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is €107 per night from 4 May to 5 May
€107
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"One of the few hotels in Australia with a working Hot Tub, Steam Room, Sauna, Pool and Gym."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Parkes

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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Barton
Parliament House showing an administrative building

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.

Capital Hill
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City East

While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

City East
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

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.

Kingston
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

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.

Northern Canberra
Australian War Memorial featuring a memorial and flowers

Canberra City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Canberra City Centre

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