Deakin

Canberra
Royal Australian Mint as well as a small group of people
Royal Australian Mint as well as an individual child
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint showing heritage elements and signage
Royal Australian Mint
South-west of Capital Hill, find wide leafy streets with embassies, cosy cafés and natural reserves. Also learn how Australian dollar coins are made.

Drive down Deakin’s peaceful boulevards past one international embassy or high commission after another. The suburb borders on stately Capital Hill, the location of Australia’s Parliament House and the centre of the nation’s political life. These institutions spread into the more residential parts of the city alongside other attractions of Deakin.

Visit the Royal Australian Mint where the robot, known as Titan, makes coins to circulate around Australia. Every piece of the country’s currency is made here. Find out more about local money at the Mint’s National Coin Collection. Exhibitions are full of audio-visual content and information, including behind-the-scenes films revealing the fascinating way in which these ordinary objects circulate. The mint is especially popular for families. Press your own $1 coin at the Coin Shop.

Relax in a small patch of green at Latrobe Park. This borders the much larger Red Hill Nature Park, where you can walk among trees blooming with native flowers, find pieces of ancient volcanic stone and look for rare Perunga grasshoppers jumping about. Hike or drive to the central lookout for a wonderful view of this unique city. Play a round of golf at the spacious Federal Golf Club and dodge kangaroos looking for food near the river, in the shade of eucalypts.

Admire gorgeous artworks at Beaver Galleries, a private gallery featuring Australian artists. Find paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery and investigate the revolving exhibitions. Enjoy lunch at the gallery’s lovely Palette Café and browse the stylish gift shop.

Find most of Deakin’s commercial activity and essential services, including a major hospital, in the vicinity of the Royal Australian Mint. More cafés and restaurants are located just off Hopetoun Circuit. At the edge of Capital Hill, get a glimpse of the Prime Minister’s Lodge, one of the traditional residences of Australia’s political leader. Public buses make regular stops along the major streets in Deakin. The suburb’s neighbours to the south are Curtin and Hughes.


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Deakin Hotel Deals

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is CA $112 per night from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21
CA $112
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We just love the room"

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2024

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is CA $96 per night from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9
CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,298 reviews)
"Stayed one night for a special occasion in one of the spa rooms. It was fantastic although the TV wouldn’t connect to the internet restricting the viewing choice."

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2024

Pavilion on Northbourne
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is CA $148 per night from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30
CA $148
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2024

Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Deco Hotel
Deco Hotel
4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is CA $141 per night from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23
CA $141
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Noisy A/C unit
"Our room was set up as twin beds not double so had to return to change room. New room was double but had an extremely noisy a/c unit. Couldn’t change room again because of lack of time. A bit disappointing but otherwise stay was fine. Good value gin and tonics during happy hour 4-6pm"

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2024

Deco Hotel
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is CA $127 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $127
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (686 reviews)
"Good; very close to airport."

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2024

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is CA $137 per night from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17
CA $137
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely come back to this hotel when next in Canberra staff were really helpful and nice could've maybe cleaned the shower floor a little better but from that everywhere in the room was spotless"

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2024

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
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Other neighbourhoods around Deakin

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Forrest

Check out the restaurants, shopping, and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.

Forrest
Melbourne which includes night scenes, a square or plaza and a city

Yarralumla

Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Royal Canberra Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Yarralumla
Parliament House featuring an administrative buidling

Capital Hill

4/5(7 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
Manuka Shopping Centre which includes autumn leaves

Manuka

If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.

Manuka
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Barton

Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Barton
Kingston which includes modern architecture and a bridge

Kingston

Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.

Kingston

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