Griffith Travel Guide
Canberra





Popular places to visit

Manuka Shopping Centre
Make a stop at this suburban shopping oasis in Canberra’s inner south region, for gourmet foods, fashion, coffee and specialty stores.

Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

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.

National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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Other neighbourhoods around Griffith

Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.

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.

Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church 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.

Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or Questacon.

Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Manuka Oval
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Hospital
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Convention Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Telstra Tower
- Civic Square
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Archives of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- Mount Ainslie