Griffith Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes signage
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Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves
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Popular places to visit

Manuka Shopping Centre showing street scenes and autumn leaves

Manuka Shopping Centre

4/5(422 reviews)

Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Manuka Shopping Centre
Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(872 reviews)

There are few parliaments that have such a dramatic view as Australia's second parliament to house its elected politicians, and so few that let the public in.

Parliament House
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

4.5/5(659 reviews)

A daring and innovative museum that looks at the social history of a nation whose 'two tales' have intertwined, to produce the fascinating artefacts on display.

National Museum of Australia
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(1,044 reviews)

Canberra has placed the remembrance of its fallen servicemen at the heart of the capital. Gain some understanding at the adjacent ANZAC Hall museum.

Australian War Memorial
National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(871 reviews)

The styles may be wide-ranging, and the content globe-spanning, but the National Gallery takes most pride in its stunning collections of native Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Melbourne showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(1,470 reviews)

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.

Lake Burley Griffin

Activities

Amazing Canberra

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

NZ$210
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

NZ$74
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course

NZ$72
per adult
Canberra: Majura Pines Tree Ropes Course
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay

NZ$121
per adult
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Building + Architecture Tour

Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily

NZ$22
per adult
Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily
Contentious Character Urban Winery Fyshwick

2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch

NZ$299
per adult
2 People - Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch
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Our pick of the best Griffith Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
4 out of 5
2 Hely St. cnr. Canberra Ave., Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$197 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Quiet and cosy place with friendly staff. A bit outdated, especially in the bathrooms, however, clean and fully functioning. Like the peaceful 'before bed' time in the foyer, with the TV, the bookshelf (have some more titles there, please) and the chess board. Will recommend definitely."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
East Hotel
East Hotel
4.5 out of 5
69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$233 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"I always love my stays at the East - the staff are so friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

East Hotel
Pinnacle Apartments
Pinnacle Apartments
4 out of 5
11 Ovens Street, Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$198 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,550 reviews)
"Great place to stay everything you could need is provided with the exception of fly spray and a comfortable mattress. Mattress was WAY TOO soft, lumpy, old. Please replace the mattresses and this place would be 5 star. Thank you"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Pinnacle Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
4 out of 5
9 Dawes Street, Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$238 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
"The property was clean and comfortable and suited our group of 5 with a big area. Easy walking distance to food and shops. Great base for a stay in Canberra. Also free off street, undercover parking is a real bonus."

Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2025

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments
Manuka Park Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Oxley St Griffith, Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$230 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,042 reviews)
"Really nice, clean and the rooms are a great size. Even provided a bed for my 18 month old in which she slept all night."

Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2025

Manuka Park Apartments
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
3.5 out of 5
11 Giles Street, Griffith, ACT
The price is NZ$207 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Manuka Oval and The Cusack ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay.
"the stay was for a brief family visit. We booked a one bedder apartment but got a two bedder which was really welcome. everything was clean and quite spacious."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Adina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston
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Other neighbourhoods around Griffith

Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

Manuka
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
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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.

Forrest
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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

4.5/5(1,004 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
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

Deakin

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.

Deakin

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