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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Parkes
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Canberra
Loved it was friendly quiet and for the price of our stay it couldn't have been more pleasent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Good facilities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Canberra
Check in was easy. Room was spectacular.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Realm
Clean, smelled lovely and very functional
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Rydges Canberra
Great value- clean hotel with restaurant and pool. Rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 10 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 East Basin 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.
