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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
disembodied hand show the palm against a black background
19 Jun – 20 Jul 2025

Exhibition: Gestures of Retribution

photo access, Griffith
Next on today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
A photo of a man painting a black and white darkroom image of a river
9–10 Aug 2025

Hand Colouring Darkroom Prints Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
An image of a man setting up a large format camera, surrounded by studio lights
4–5 Oct 2025

Introduction to Large Format Photography Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 4 Oct 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Digital collage of imagined city.
10 Jul – 3 Aug 2025

Into the Void | Annie Lok

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
A landscape painting depicting a vibrant creek flowing through a bushy landscape
11 Jul – 3 Aug 2025

Inside the Outside | Jenny Gibson

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Colourful cartoon style megaphones
11 Jul – 3 Aug 2025

The Space & Time Continuum Project | Robyn Veneer Sweeney and Mandy Evans

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
M16 Artspace

M16 Artspace

Griffith, ACT
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 today from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Installation view of Basic Constructs exhibition by Jeremy Lepisto

Mixing Room Gallery

Griffith, ACT
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Flag of the Russian Federation

Russian Federation, Embassy of The

Griffith, ACT
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
The exterior of Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer

Griffith, ACT
Paintbrushes and a palette on top of a wattle artwork

NatureArt Lab

Griffith, 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
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