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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

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
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A cyanotype print photograph of three kids sitting on a ledge holding cameras up to their faces
16–17 Apr 2025

School Holidays: Autumn Photo Makers Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 16 Apr 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
An image of a child sitting in a large pole taking a photograph with a camera
14–15 Apr 2025

School Holidays: Autumn Digital Shutterbugs Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 14 Apr 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
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
Paintbrushes and a palette on top of a wattle artwork

NatureArt Lab

Griffith, ACT
A photograph of a hand in a darkroom tray developing a photographic print
5–6 Apr 2025

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 5 Apr 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Manuka Oval
7 Jun 2025

AFL Round 13 - GIANTS v Port Adelaide

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 7 Jun 2025 from 7:35pm to 10:35pm
A video still image of a pink clay character sitting in a pool float surrounded by green lily-ads
22–23 Apr 2025

School Holidays: Claymation Creations Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 22 Apr 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Manuka Oval
7 Aug 2025

AFL Round 22 - GIANTS v North Melbourne

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 7 Aug 2025 from 5:20pm to 8:20pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Manuka Oval
26 Apr 2025

AFL Round 7 - GIANTS v Western Bulldogs

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:35pm to 10:35pm
M16 Artspace

M16 Artspace

Griffith, ACT
A painting of an umbrella tree from above, with lush red and green foliage.
20 Mar – 13 Apr 2025

Beyond the Verandah | Lynne Thomas

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
A painting with organic forms in orange, yellow, green and black on a grey background.
20 Mar – 13 Apr 2025

Colour Coding | Michael Carroll Goudge

M16 Artspace, Griffith
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