Deakin Travel Guide

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 featuring signage and heritage elements
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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Things to do


Top hotels in Deakin

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Avenue Hotel Canberra
5 out of 5
80 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT
The price is Rp1.574.742 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.574.742
Rp1.732.216 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
The Sebel Canberra Civic
The Sebel Canberra Civic
4.5 out of 5
197 LONDON CIRCUIT, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.485.712 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp1.485.712
Rp1.634.283 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (766 reviews)
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"The Sebel is a great place to stay. It’s right in town and at close proximity to shops, library, restaurants and bus stop.Excellent staff and housekeeping.However,there is a safety hazard in the rooms with a step at the door leading to the bathrooms. A few times we stripped in the night and when ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Burbury Close, Canberra, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.416.388 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.416.388
Rp1.558.027 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Such a great property, clean, tidy, good lighting, spacious rooms, wonderful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Pavilion on Northbourne
Pavilion on Northbourne
4.5 out of 5
242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT
The price is Rp1.152.445 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.152.445
Rp1.267.711 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,226 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Pavilion on Northbourne
Hotel Realm
Hotel Realm
5 out of 5
18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
The price is Rp1.856.260 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.856.260
Rp2.041.886 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the spacious ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"great location to attend wedding"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Hotel Realm
Meriton Suites Canberra
Meriton Suites Canberra
5 out of 5
40 Allara Street, Canberra, ACT
The price is Rp1.625.082 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.625.082
Rp1.787.590 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Canberra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
Excellent customer service
"Receptionist is really professional and greet the customer cheerfully."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Meriton Suites Canberra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Deakin

Melbourne showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Yarralumla

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

Yarralumla
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
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
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Barton

Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.

Barton
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 High Court of Australia.

Parkes
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

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