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.
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 Archives of Australia
After visiting National Archives 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.
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
Deco Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
QT Canberra
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Pavilion on Northbourne
Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas 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 The Cusack Centre and Lake Burley Griffin 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.
- Places of interest
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- National Gallery of Australia
- Questacon
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- High Court of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Portrait Gallery
- Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
- Blundells' Cottage
- National Police Memorial
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- National Rose Gardens
- King's Park
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Museum of Australia
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- EPIC
- Manuka Oval
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Civic Square