Parkes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture
National Portrait Gallery showing art and modern architecture
National Library of Australia which includes signage and a park
National Library of Australia
Old Parliament House featuring an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Parkes Hotel Deals

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$113 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$113
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! (1,002 reviews)
Room was perfect for our needs. Great rate. Easy parking . Easy to get to. Close to Manuka restaurants and shops. Lovely street walks outside Hotel. Friendly desk service.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$187 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$187
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,014 reviews)
Room and site in general was all well presented and clean. Bed was very soft hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Overall a terrific place to stay.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$186 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$186
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Overall good

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Novotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT
The price is NZ$138 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$138
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,175 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location and a wonderful restaurant- pool was an absolute bonus ! Highly recommend

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$259 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$259
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hotel Realm
Rydges Canberra

Rydges Canberra

4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit Forrest ACT
The price is NZ$187 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$187
8 Mar - 9 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! (884 reviews)
Great hotel excellent facilities friendly staff

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Rydges Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkes

Autumnal landscape with colorful trees alley and Lake Burley Griffin the background. Bowen Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Selective focus, shallow DOF

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.

Barton
Parliament House which includes 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
Kingston which includes a bridge and modern architecture

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.

Kingston
Everyone's read about Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black swan, right?
Well only few have seen one!
Beautiful sunset on Canberra's lake. Nos that much visited by tourists, canberra is well worth it. it was a planned city, build from nothing at the beginning of the century. It is a cyclist paradise, with beautiful cycling lane away from traffic. Cycling round the lake can be a great weekend idea. Jogging or hiking round it can be a fantastic objective too. a bit of an oldy picture so sorry for the pixels!
#Canberra #Australia #sunset #lifeatExpedia #cycling #Swan #hiking

City East

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

City East
Floriade NightFest showcased the amazing flora festival under a new light. 

#night #flora #ferriswheel

Northern Canberra

4/5(1 area review)

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
Manuka Shopping Centre featuring autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka


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