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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
7 Jun 2025

AFL Round 13 - GIANTS v Port Adelaide

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 7 Jun 2025 from 7:35pm to 10:35pm
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
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
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
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
An image of multiple people in a crowd looking around in different directions
24 May 2025

Street Photography Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 24 May 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Australian Cricket Player
29 Oct 2025

Men’s T20I Series vs India | 1st T20I

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 29 Oct 2025
M16 Artspace

M16 Artspace

Griffith, ACT
Australian Cricketer
19 Feb 2026

Women’s T20I Series vs India | 2nd T20I

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 19 Feb 2026
Cool toned painting. Left is leaves on water. Right is a portrait of three people.
16 May – 8 Jun 2025

Traced Life | Racheal Bruhn & John Nelson

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on 16 May 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Installation view of Basic Constructs exhibition by Jeremy Lepisto

Mixing Room Gallery

Griffith, ACT
Flag of the Russian Federation

Russian Federation, Embassy of The

Griffith, ACT
The exterior of Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer

Griffith, ACT
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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