Hawker
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.
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.
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
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily)
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
The reception staff is soo good and helpful we love to stay here again next time thank you ☺️
Reviewed on 24 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
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt
Clean room, quiet, fast check-in and check-out
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
QT Canberra
QT is a revamped Rydges Eaglehawk. The rooms and modernised and comfortable although our bathroom was showing signs of mould in the shower (that really just needed to be cleaned properly), Dyson hairdryers in-room was a nice touch as hotel hair dryers are usually rubbish. We had a room right right ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov, 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.
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.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
