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Giants fans cheering at Manuka Oval

Manuka and Griffith

One of Canberra’s oldest dining and shopping precincts, here you’ll discover charming heritage-listed buildings, historic sport oval and even an art deco pool. Locals refer the area as Manuka, but technically it's in the suburb of Griffith.

Highlights of the area

Historic sights

Discover heritage sites in Griffith or marvel at the architecture in the embassy precinct.

Great sports scene

Close to bars and eateries, head to Manuka Oval for cricket each summer and AFL each winter.

Lots of boutiques and eateries

Manuka is well-known for its independent fashion stores and strong foodie culture.

Cricketers playing on a green oval in front of a crowd at sunset.
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Manuka Oval

Adjacent to Manuka Pool is Manuka Oval, a Canberra fixture since the roaring twenties and home to national and local sporting games including cricket and Australian rules football. Nestled within the well-established precinct of Manuka and Kingston, enjoy a pre or post-game beverage and a bite to eat at one of the many cafes, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the oval.

Manuka Oval
Romantic evening lighting over diners

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Griffith, ACT
Over $30
Two styles of FreakShake ™

Pâtissez Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Public bar

Public Bar

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra's First Neapolitan Pizzeria

Trecento Restaurant

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kart Racers

Power Kart Raceway

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Griffith, ACT
Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
A group of poeple stand outside eating nibbles and drinking champage

PhotoAccess

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Griffith, ACT
Reed diffuser, towel and lit candles against a white backdrop.

H2O Medi Spa

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Griffith, ACT
Restaurant interior

Urban Pantry

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
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Women's Cricket
23 Jan 2025

CommBank Women’s Ashes 2nd T20I v England

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 23 Jan 2025
T20 superstar Marcus Stoinis in action for the Melbourne Stars
28 Dec 2024

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 28 Dec 2024 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm
A photograph of a hand in a darkroom tray developing a photographic print
5–6 Oct 2024

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 10:00am to 4:00pm
The crowd celebrates a Thunder boundary at Manuka Oval
17 Dec 2024

BBL: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 17 Dec 2024 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm
A collage of a bird holding scissors dreaming of a bird building
10–11 Oct 2024

School Holidays: Animation Storytelling Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 10 Oct 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
A close up shot of an artwork with organic colours and shapes coupled with lines and word fragments
3–27 Oct 2024

'Bird Guides' | Jorji Gardener

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
An image of a landscape painting featuring disused concrete slabs before a mountainous scene
3–27 Oct 2024

'Foundation Traces' | Nick Offer

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
M16 Artspace

M16 Artspace

Griffith, ACT
An image with a white background on top of which there are gridded organic forms displayed
3–27 Oct 2024

Position x Perspective = Perception | Benni Phillips-Nozdrachev

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Australian Team competing at PM XI
30 Nov – 1 Dec 2024

The Prime Ministers XI

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 30 Nov 2024
Installation view of Basic Constructs exhibition by Jeremy Lepisto

Mixing Room Gallery

Griffith, ACT
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