National
Gallery of Australia - The National Gallery of Australia is located
in the parliamentary triangle on the south side of Lake
Burley Griffin.
It is adjacent to the High Court of Australia and within
walking distance to Old Parliament House.
Australian War Memorial - The Memorial complex includes
commemorative areas, Sculpture Garden, gallery exhibits,
research facilities, and function spaces. Discover
what there is to see and do on your visit.
Old Parliament House - Old Parliament House opened
in 1927 and served as the home of Federal Parliament
until 1988. In Canberra’s early years the House
was the social, geographic and political heart of the
new Australian capital. Over time, this impressive
building became synonymous with some of the country’s
most important moments including Australia’s
declaration of war against Japan in 1941 and the dismissal
of Gough Whitlam’s Labor Government in 1975.
National Museum of Australia - The National Museum
of Australia explores the land, nation and people of
Australia. The Museum celebrates Australian social
history in a unique way by revealing the stories of
ordinary and extraordinary Australians, promoting the
exploration of knowledge and ideas and providing a
dynamic forum for discussion and reflection.
Australian National Botanic Gardens -
Indulge yourself and escape from the everyday in the
national collection of Australian plants.See the rare
and the beautiful.Hear the native birdsong.Walk our
winding paths.Explore the Rainforest Gully, the Rock
Garden, the Eucalypt Lawn and the Mallee Shrublands
on marked trails.Browse Canberra's best range of nature
publications at the Botanical Bookshop.Then relax in
Canberra's most popular garden cafe, Hudson's in the
Gardens.
Black Mountain Lookout -
Enjoy views of Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin
and the Australian Institute of Sport. From this lookout,
you can see the Brindabellas, the city centre and Mount
Ainslie. Further up Black Mountain is Telstra Tower
with 360 degree views over Canberra. Follow one of
the many marked walking trails to see a wide range
of native plants and animals
Canberra Nature Park -
The Park consists of 27 separate native bushland and
grassland reserves throughout urban Canberra which
provide many opportunities for walking. Some of the
areas which make up the park are: Jerrabomberra Wetlands,
Pinnacle Nature Trail, Remembrance Nature Park, Black
Mountain, Mulligans Flat, Urambi Hills Nature Trail,
Mt Ainslie, The Pinnacle and Cooleman Ridge
Canberra Walk In Aviary -
The Canberra Walk In Aviary is located 15 minutess
from the city centre in the craft village of Federation
Square. There are over 50 varieties of birds, including
over 200 Australian parrots and 350 finches. The Aviary
allows its visitors to feed the native birds in their
natural environment
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