Parkes
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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 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
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 Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
Parkes Hotel Deals
ibis Styles Canberra
Our room was spacious and comfortable and there was a nice little pool. They have a great happy hour and dinner in the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Our meal was generous, tasty and good value with plenty of variety on the menu if you don’t feel like going out. If you don’t have a car there’s ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The motel is clean, well maintained and has easy access. Plenty on on-site parking. Staff are efficient and friendly. It is an older property but priced accordingly. Recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hotel Realm
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Hotel is charming and classic due to its heritage and in a great convenient location with plenty of parking. Beautiful room but the bed was old and needs replacing. Not a comfortable sleep, also very noisy as was the hotel itself. Older building, yes, more than likely not to have sound dampening ...
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
big room good facility
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
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 Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve 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.
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