Farrer
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
Lake Burley Griffin
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.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Farrer Hotel Deals
Deco Hotel
Great experience overall, very clean and comfortable attentive staff and very clean
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Lots of things in need of repair or even just a good coat of paint. Every time we needed to go to reception there was only one person behind the desk, so wait time was always long.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Oldie but a goodie. 1 bed unit was perfect.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Clean room, friendly staff I feel safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Great hotel, perfect room for my family of 4 adults, it’s usually hard to find an affordable option for 4 adults This hotel & room were great
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
QT Canberra
Great locations. Rooms were a bit small.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Farrer
Phillip
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint while you're exploring Phillip and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Garran
When in Garran, you can plan a visit to Canberra Nature Park and Royal Australian Mint, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Narrabundah
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Narrabundah and you might want to plan a stop by Capital Public Golf Course and The Cusack Centre while you're in the area.
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
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 The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.
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.
