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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$111 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$111
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (1,003 reviews)
Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Novotel Canberra

Novotel Canberra

4.5 out of 5
65 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT
The price is NZ$179 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$179
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
Check in was pretty minimal - they just handed over our room key. There isn't information about the facilities in the room - a QR code comes up on the TV, which links you to the information. We don't usually turn on the TV, though - maybe this information could be better displayed on a card in the ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Novotel Canberra
Hotel Realm

Hotel Realm

5 out of 5
18 National Circuit Barton ACT
The price is NZ$251 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
NZ$251
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great room with comfortable beds

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Realm
Avenue Hotel Canberra

Avenue Hotel Canberra

5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue Braddon ACT
The price is NZ$184 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$184
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent king room room with plenty of space separate lounge area, kitchen and clothes washer and great amenities very clan and quiet location.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne

Pavilion on Northbourne

4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT
The price is NZ$136 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$136
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (1,163 reviews)
Staff are always friendly and welcoming

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt

5 out of 5
Commonwealth Avenue Yarralumla ACT
The price is NZ$231 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$231
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Comfortable and god value.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Merchant Navy Memorial 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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