Parkes
Canberra





Popular places to visit

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.

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

Old Parliament House
Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

National Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Capital Exhibition
See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.

National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
Things to do

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkes

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.

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.

City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.

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 The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.

Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.

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.