Josie M

Cook is a great suburb. It is very central (ie towards the middle of Canberra) with highways radiating out from it. It is 10 mins to the City, 5 mins to Belconnen and 15 mins to Woden by car. There are two lakes nearby (Lakes Burley Griffin and Ginninderra), and many bush/parkland reserves within easy walking distance. The Jamison Shopping Centre has a Coles and an Aldi, and many restaurants/cafes. It is also quite close to the University of Canberra and the Australian National University (ie within cycling distance). Mount Painter, Black Mountain, and the Arboretum are also nearby.