What's Capital Hill like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Capital Hill, especially its bars and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great shops 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
- National Archives of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- High Court of Australia
Things to do in Capital Hill
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- Albert Hall
Other popular Capital Hill attractions
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Canberra Baptist Church
- Merchant Navy Memorial
- National Rose Gardens
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 7°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, February, October (average 68 mm of rainfall)