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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
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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

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
Two styles of FreakShake ™

Pâtissez Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Public bar

Public Bar

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
Manuka Oval
10 Aug 2025

AFL Round 22 - GIANTS v North Melbourne

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:40pm to 4:00pm
A black and white image of a toy horse
23 Jul 2025

Eco Darkroom Series: Caffenol Developing Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 23 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Australian Cricket Player
29 Oct 2025

Men’s T20I Series vs India | 1st T20I

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 29 Oct 2025
A collage image of a bird dreaming of another bird that is building a house
14–15 Jul 2025

School Holidays: Animation Storytelling Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 14 Jul 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Australian Cricketer
19 Feb 2026

Women’s T20I Series vs India | 2nd T20I

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 19 Feb 2026
An image of black and white prints made in the darkroom floating in a water bath
9–10 Jul 2025

School Holidays: Winter Analogue Adventures Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 9 Jul 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
A man and a boy looking at sculptures on a plinth
13–29 Jun 2025

'Enter the Unknown' | Step Into The Limelight

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on 18 Jun 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
An image of hands pulling apart a camera and a black and white photogram
30 Aug 2025

X-Ray Vision Photogram Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Junior Chess Players at an ACTJCL Chess Tournament
17–25 Jan 2026

Australian Junior Chess Championship

St Edmund’s College, Griffith
Next on 17 Jan 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
A photograph of the corner of a collage with birds, maps and mushrooms
2 Jul 2025

Cut & Paste Collage Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 2 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
A black and white photo of a stream heavily shaded by trees
1–2 Nov 2025

Eco Darkroom Series: Eucalyptus Film Developing Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 1 Nov 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
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OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
6 Aug 2025

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 6 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
A photograph of a hand in a darkroom tray developing a photographic print
12–13 Jul 2025

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 12 Jul 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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