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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
Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
PowerKart Raceway

Power Kart Raceway

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

Photo Access

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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
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
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Public bar

Public Bar

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
Installation view of Basic Constructs exhibition by Jeremy Lepisto

Mixing Room Gallery

Griffith, ACT
The exterior of Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer

Griffith, ACT
this photo shows a retail display of coffee and books, a front counter of a cafe and some vinyl

Recess Coffee

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Indoor Seating Space

The Lotus Indian

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Interior of TODArtspace at 34 Bougainville Street Manuka

Things of Desire Artspace

Manuka, ACT
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
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Australian Cricket Players
2 Dec 2026

Men's T20 Series vs England | 5th T20

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 2 Dec 2026 from 7:15pm to 10:00pm
A black and white image of a body of water with a rocky beach
28 Nov 2026

Pinhole Photography Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
A cyanotype print photograph of three kids sitting on a ledge holding cameras up to their faces
14–15 Jul 2026

School Holidays: Winter Photo Makers Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 14 Jul 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
A photograph of hands peeling a print off of a press
7–8 Nov 2026

Botanic Gardens: From lens to print Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 9:45am to 4:00pm
The Australian Women's Cricket Team celebrates a wicket in a One-Day International Match
6 Mar 2027

Women's ODI Series - Australia vs New Zealand - First ODI

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 6 Mar 2027 from 2:50pm to 9:00pm
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