Manuka Travel Guide

Canberra

An outdoor cafe with a green awning and a tiled roof, surrounded by potted plants and trees with autumn foliage.
A park with benches, trees, and parked cars.
Three layered desserts with whipped cream and toppings on a wooden table.
A parking lot with cars, a bicycle, and a building with a sign that says "Motto".
A modern building with a 'coles' sign, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.

Stay near popular Manuka attractions

Manuka Shopping Centre

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

Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet

Explorer Loop Bus Canberra - Hop on Hop Off sightseeing

฿1,597
per adult
Explorer Loop Bus Canberra - Hop on Hop Off sightseeing
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿345
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Beautiful view of the Canberra in Australia

Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney

฿4,374
per adult
Canberra Discovery Tour - Australia's Capital by Gray Line Sydney
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

฿486
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course

฿879
per child
Canberra Junior Tree Ropes Course
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage

฿1,389
per adult
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
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Where to stay in Manuka

Find the best Manuka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A panoramic view of a city with a river, mountains, and a forested area.

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.

A park with a hexagonal fence, trees, and a distant tower.

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.

A red brick building with large arched windows and a sign that says "For Lease".

Braddon

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Braddon. A stop by Canberra Contemporary Art Space or Ainslie Arts Centre might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a large lake, modern buildings, and distant mountains.

Belconnen

Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Nengi Bamir Beach while you're exploring the area.

A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney

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.

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