Cook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Full Day Private Tour in Canberra from Canberra hotels
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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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.
Lyneham
Unique features of Lyneham include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Netball ACT or National Hockey Centre 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.
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- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- Questacon
- Canberra Stadium
- Manuka Oval
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Convention Centre
- Commonwealth Park
- National Museum of Australia
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- University of Canberra
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Old Parliament House
- Civic Square
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Telstra Tower
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Stromlo Forest Park
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Archives of Australia
- Mount Ainslie
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- Royal Australian Mint
- National Hockey Centre
- National Capital Exhibition