Hawker Travel Guide
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
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 artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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.
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.
Things to do
Personalised Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing in Canberra, with John
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Top hotels in Hawker
Belconnen Way Hotel Motel and Serviced Apartments
Tidy room. Quiet spot for a good sleep.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Canberra
Great room in great condition wry comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Old property but good for a quick stop over, good value and nice staff.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Realm
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Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Avenue Hotel Canberra
Fantastic room! Great bed, good view, delicious room service dinner.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Hotel is charming and classic due to its heritage and in a great convenient location with plenty of parking. Beautiful room but the bed was old and needs replacing. Not a comfortable sleep, also very noisy as was the hotel itself. Older building, yes, more than likely not to have sound dampening ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hawker
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.
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.
Dickson
Dickson is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Dickson Shops, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
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.
