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
ibis Styles Canberra
Clean rooms and adequate parking. Restaurant seemed disorganised but the food was tasty. Lots of families around.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Good
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The facilities were so nice and area is peaceful. I booked the Forrest every month in the past winter till now. The things in the room were OK. I didn't use the AC.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Clean room, friendly staff I feel safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Reception not so welcoming. Room a/c fan noisy. Noises in the night.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 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.
