Parkes Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Australia
You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Australia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Canberra. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Questacon
You can browse the exhibits at Questacon, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Old Parliament House
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Parliament House during your trip to Canberra. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Commonwealth Park
After visiting Commonwealth Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
National Library of Australia
After visiting National Library of Australia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.
National Capital Exhibition
You can browse the exhibits at National Capital Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Canberra. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Parkes
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Staff were lovely, room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Great location, and a wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Novotel Canberra
Room was clean. Tv renote didnt work but they sent someone and changed the remote very quickly. Great service. Breakfast was good too.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Pavilion on Northbourne
All good, will stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Realm
Room was really good and breakfast was amazing. Only fault was room aircon could not be adjusted and was too warm to sleep. Ended up opening the sliding doors to cool the from at night
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Hotel was fantastic. will be booking again with the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkes
Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to 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 known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.
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 with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
