You'll have no end of sightseeing choices in Acton. Australian National University is a great place to kick off here, but there are loads of other worthwhile attractions to consider. Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, and National Museum of Australia are close to the modern university and will round out your day nicely.

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QT Canberra

Canberra City Centre

$2,165

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 13

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Canberra (CBR)

16/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

Room space and cleanliness were fantastic.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

East Hotel

Griffith

$2,214

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 13

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Canberra (CBR)

19.2/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Been wanting to staying here, having seen the great reviews, and I was absolutely happy with this stay. Staff were lovely, managed to get early access to our room and got a text it was ready. Room was very clean and spacious. Only thing to complain about is that, the parking was all taken out the front when trying to check in, noone was checking in so clearly patrons of the pub across the road had taken up the spots for guests to pull up to do a quick check in and move to the car park. We loved the coffee and dessert from Agostinis.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Canberra Rex Hotel & Serviced Apartments

Braddon

$2,212

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 13

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Canberra (CBR)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

The room was super comfortable and the team Super helpful!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

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Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)

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Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

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Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

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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 Museum of Australia

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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CSIRO Discovery Centre

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Canberra City Church

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National Film & Sound Archive

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Film & Sound Archive during your travels in Canberra. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

City Hill

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at City Hill, a lovely green space in Canberra. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.