What's Forrest like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Forrest, especially its shops. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Visit places such as Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval when you venture just outside the neighbourhood. Parliament House and National Archives of Australia are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Forrest
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Forrest
Things to see and do in and around Forrest
Things to see near Forrest:
- Manuka Oval (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
- Parliament House (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
- National Archives of Australia (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- Old Parliament House (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Canberra Nature Park (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
Things to do near Forrest:
- Manuka Shopping Centre (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- The Cusack Centre (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- National Portrait Gallery (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
- National Gallery of Australia (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- Questacon (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
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)