Parkes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Questacon
The Questacon lets you walk on the wild side of science and technology, with over 200 exhibits tailored to get your heart pounding and your brain doing somersaults.
National Gallery of Australia
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.
Old Parliament House
As the building most associated with political power in Australia, treading its one-time corridors of power can be both educational and a little thrilling.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 Library of Australia
This library is about more than just books. It has maps and pictures, audio-clips and long-lost websites. And the occasional rock climber shimmying up its walls.
Activities
Personalised Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
National Museum of Australia: Ultimate Museum Experience
Pizza Paddle - Dinner Kayak Tour in Batemans Bay
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Our pick of the best Parkes Hotel Deals
Rydges Canberra
Underground car park had a very low concrete beam scraped paint off our car roof we had no way of avoiding it mattresses had no bed protection
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Clean room and good AC
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
This was our second stay, and I hope we will have a third stay. Everything was perfect. Breakfast was great, and the staff, especially on the first day was excellent. Thank you for our wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
Great breakfast, nice vibe in the pavilion area.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Deco Hotel
This was possibly the best hotel we have stayed in and the cost was very reasonable. The facilities in our apartment were exceptional. decent kitchen facilities meant we could self cater very easily - it included a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. The separate bedroom and bathroom was a ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Meriton Suites Canberra
The bath towels seamed to be a bit small The pillows were a bit too big/over stuffed, you should put a couple of flatter ones in
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
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.
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.
Kingston
Kingston 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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
