What's Capital Hill Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Capital Hill, especially its shops and museums. Make sure to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's great bars and restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Lake Burley Griffin and National Rose Gardens. There's plenty more to see, including Parliament House and National Archives of Australia.
How to Get to Capital Hill
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Capital Hill
Things to See and Do in and around Capital Hill
What to See in Capital Hill
- Parliament House
- Embassy of the United States of America
- National Archives of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
Things to Do in Capital Hill
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- National Rose Gardens
Other Popular Capital Hill Attractions
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Albert Hall
- Canberra Baptist Church
- Merchant Navy Memorial
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
When Is the Best Time to Visit Canberra?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 45°F)
- Rainiest months: November, December, February, October (average 3 inches of rainfall)