Deakin

Canberra
Royal Australian Mint as well as an individual child
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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ibis Styles Canberra
ibis Styles Canberra
3 out of 5
203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT
The price is CA $114 per night from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6
CA $114
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this golf hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,005 reviews)
"The property is a little dated with some rough finishings in the roon. However, the staff were super friendly and the hotel is in a great spot."

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2024

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Deco Hotel
Deco Hotel
4 out of 5
214 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Braddon, ACT
The price is CA $126 per night from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2
CA $126
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
Good stay experience
"It is surprisingly comfortable with excellent conditions in the one-bedroom room. All facilities are provided including white goods that are very handy for travellers no matter how long or short the stay is. Car park had sufficient spaces, although the entrance and exit need to drive with a bit of ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2024

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Rydges Canberra
Rydges Canberra
4 out of 5
Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT
The price is CA $137 per night from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9
CA $137
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (478 reviews)
"I didn’t like that parking is not free."

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2024

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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Belconnen Canberra
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Belconnen Canberra
4 out of 5
110 Benjamin Way, Belconnen, ACT
The price is CA $112 per night from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5
CA $112
CA $123 total
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Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Just an old property with no love ! Although bed was good as was shower and the internet was worse than dial up ! Just don’t over pay !"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2024

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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 $133 per night from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22
CA $133
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is tired with the exception of the elevators which are very fast and reliable."

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2024

Crowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is CA $159 per night from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2
CA $159
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"A great place to stay very clean and comfortable good location to food and Canberra centre for shopping staff were very friendly and helpful. Only thing I would say is bed is very soft but for me still passable i would highly recommend the Avenue"

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2024

Avenue Hotel Canberra
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