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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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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
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Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
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Figa No Face: Lilah Benetti

Photo Access, Griffith
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Mixing Room Gallery

Griffith, ACT
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From My Inner World | Jeremy Barrett

M16 Artspace, Griffith
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Wesley Music Centre, Griffith
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Griffith, ACT
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M16 Artspace, Griffith
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Griffith, ACT
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Virtual Gaze: Annabelle McEwen

Photo Access, Griffith
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Griffith, ACT
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29–30 Nov 2025

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Manuka Oval, Griffith
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Manuka, ACT
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Manuka Oval, Griffith
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Griffith, ACT
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Manuka Oval, Griffith
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Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
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Typica Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
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