Parkes Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High Court of Australia
After visiting High Court of Australia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Canberra. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Parkes
Rydges Canberra
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Nice room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Great place to stay, really nice food at the restaurant
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Deco Hotel
Very pleasant staff, clean room, great facilities, good parking, upgraded to a 1 bedroom apartment - very spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Great room and location. Staff in reception and restaurant not quite up to the job. They make mistakes, ask me twice when I order takeaway coffee, and other frustrating issues. Very disappointing on this point.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Realm
The hotel was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was great but definitely on the more expensive side. The only thing I will say is as we were staying 2 nights we did ask the housekeeping person outside our room when we were leaving for the day to make up our room. She replaced towels, however ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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.
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.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Parkes Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Parkes by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Canberra neighborhoods
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- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
- High Court of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
- Blundells' Cottage
- National Police Memorial
- King's Park
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- National Rose Gardens
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Centre
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Lake Burley Griffin
- EPIC
- National Convention Centre
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
