Canberra Accommodation Within Walking Distance of Manuka

Forrest Hotel & Apartments at 30 National Circuit, Forrest is an 800 m (10-minute) walk to Manuka's restaurants, cafés and boutiques, and a 950 m (12-minute) walk to Manuka Oval. Free on-site parking means you can leave the car at the hotel on game day.

How far is Forrest Hotel from Manuka restaurants?

Manuka's dining strip around Franklin Street and Bougainville Street is an 800 m walk — about 10 minutes — from Forrest Hotel & Apartments, or a 2-minute drive. Guests can walk to dinner and back without needing a taxi or paying for parking.

How far is Forrest Hotel from Parliament House and Manuka Oval?

Manuka Oval is 950 m (a 12-minute walk) from Forrest Hotel, and Parliament House is 1.7 km on foot (about 23 minutes) or 2 km by car (about 5 minutes). Both are among the closest major landmarks to the hotel.

Landmark Distance Walk Drive
Manuka shops & restaurants (Franklin St) 800 m 10 min 2 min
Barton government offices (Brisbane Ave) 900 m 12 min 3 min
Manuka Oval 950 m 12 min 3 min
Kingston shops (Green Square) 1.7 km 22 min 4 min
Parliament House 1.7 km 23 min 5 min (2 km)
Kingston Foreshore 1.9 km 25 min 5 min
Old Parliament House (MoAD) 1.9 km 26 min 5 min
National Gallery of Australia 2.1 km 29 min 5 min
Questacon 2.4 km 32 min 6 min
National Library of Australia 2.7 km 36 min 6 min
Canberra Centre (Civic) 5.4 km — 10 min
Australian War Memorial 5.8 km — 10–12 min
Canberra Airport 8.2 km — 15 min (allow 25 in peak)

Distances measured from 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 using mapped walking and driving routes. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Are there motels near Manuka Oval and the Manuka shopping precinct?

Forrest Hotel's 3.5-star Queen and Twin motel rooms are a budget-friendly option for cricket, AFL and event weekends at Manuka Oval, while two-bedroom apartments suit groups of friends or families. All rooms include free parking, free Wi-Fi and an ensuite.

Room type Beds Kitchen Laundry Parking Best for
Forrest Queen Room (3.5-star motel room) Queen or King No — tea & toast making only Guest laundry on site Free, on site Solo business travellers, couples, short stays
Forrest Twin Room (3.5-star motel room) 1 double + 1 single No — tea & toast making only Guest laundry on site Free, on site Colleagues sharing, parent + child, small families
Executive One Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen (+ sofa bed on request) Full kitchen + dining area Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Long stays, couples, government & contract workers
Executive Two Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen + 2 singles Full kitchen Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Families, groups, project teams
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment (refurbished) 1 King + 2 singles Full kitchen Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Families wanting more space, extended stays

What else is within walking distance?

Within 25 minutes' walk of the hotel are Barton's offices (12 min), Kingston shops at Green Square (22 min), Parliament House (23 min) and Kingston Foreshore (25 min). The Forrest Tennis Courts nearby offer guests half-price court hire.

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Forrest Hotel & Apartments · 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 · reservations@forresthotel.com

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