Parkes
Canberra
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
Old Parliament House
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.
National Library of Australia
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 Capital Exhibition
See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Parkes Hotel Deals
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Exceptional value and close to Manuka if you are there for a sporting event. Clean tidy and warm.
Reviewed on 2026/4/27
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The hotel is very close to the centre
Reviewed on 2026/4/27
Rydges Canberra
Great price good breaky Good location
Reviewed on 2026/4/27
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Great location
Reviewed on 2026/4/20
Pavilion on Northbourne
We were in rooms 369 & 370 they were spacious and clean and beautiful! We are already planning our next visit!! Would 100% recommend!!
Reviewed on 2026/4/26
Meriton Suites Canberra
Clean spacious apartment in convenient location. A challenge with no car/luggage drop off when checking in on a busy street. Kitchen cooking equipment very basic.
Reviewed on 2026/4/27
Other neighborhoods around Parkes
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Merchant Navy Memorial 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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
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 you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
