Cook
Canberra
Popular places to visit

Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.

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.

Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

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.
Things to do

Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)

Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Top hotels in Cook

Deco Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

The Sebel Canberra Civic
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

QT Canberra
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Avenue Hotel Canberra
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
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 you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.

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.