Cook Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
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Other neighbourhoods around Cook
Belconnen
Unique features of Belconnen include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Bimbi Beach or Bargang while you're exploring the area.
Bruce
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Bruce. You might want to make time for a stop at Australian Institute of Sport or Canberra Stadium.
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Royal Canberra Golf Club or Lake Burley Griffin while you're exploring the area.
Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Parliament House
- Canberra Hospital
- Questacon
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian War Memorial
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Old Parliament House
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Civic Square
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Stromlo Forest Park
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Mount Ainslie
- Embassy of the United States of America