Forrest Travel Guide

Canberra

Popular places to visit

Parliament House

Parliament House

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

Parliament House
National Gallery of Australia showing interior views

National Gallery of Australia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

National Gallery of Australia
Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

5/5(14 reviews)

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

Australian War Memorial
Questacon

Questacon

5/5(1 review)

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

Questacon
National Museum of Australia which includes interior views

National Museum of Australia

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.

National Museum of Australia
Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Lake Burley Griffin

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lake Burley Griffin

Things to do

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour

฿2,838
per adult
Canberra: Best of Wildlife Tour
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

฿1,450
per adult
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools

฿12,108
per traveller
3 Hour Historical Tour of Canberra on VR BUS for Schools
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Canberra

Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels

฿10,590
per adult
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

฿37,711
per adult
Private Canberra Day Tour from Sydney
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour

฿33,904
per adult
Discover Gems of Canberra: Private Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Forrest

Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,517 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿2,517
฿2,769 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (726 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and helpful. We noticed that no one was picking up the trays from room service. Room was dated with lots of scratches on the furniture. Shower flooded ever time we used it. Most disappointing thing was they change their guest $25 a day to park at the hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Rydges Canberra
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is ฿2,159 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,159
฿2,375 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"A fabulous appointment apartment. Came with everything you need. Was a truly wonderful stopover on our way from Melbourne to Sydney. A word to the wise, you need a physical credit card at check in."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Forrest Hotel and Apartments
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿2,923 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿2,923
฿3,215 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (820 reviews)
"Great location, easy check in, room with view of Main Street, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is ฿2,233 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿2,233
฿2,456 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,164 reviews)
"Good location with free parking"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is ฿3,098 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,098
฿3,408 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Convenient location, close to restaurants and cafes, easy road access, roomy apartments, good self contained facilities, very comfy beds, good heating in winter, Couldn't fault our stays there"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is ฿3,019 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿3,019
฿3,321 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely stay whilst watching the Matilda's game for the night. Excellent location and central to everything. Great buffet breakfast and very quiet."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Forrest

Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn colours

Manuka

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

Manuka
Parliament House showing an administrative building

Capital Hill

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Capital Hill
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Jerrabomberra Wetland Nature Reserve while you're in town.

Barton
Kingston showing modern architecture and a bridge

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.

Kingston
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people

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.

Deakin
National Portrait Gallery showing modern architecture and art

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.

Parkes

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