Found on Black Mountain, Australian National Botanic Gardens has the finest collection of native flora in Australia. You can explore amongst the 90,000 plus plants, including those used by Aboriginals for medicines and food.
Namadgi Visitors Information Centre - Phone +061 2 6207 2900
Naas Rd. South 2kms of Tharwa
ACT 2600
National Aquarium and Zoo
Large display of Australian marine life, including sharks. Next door to the zoo where there are Australian animals of all kinds, as well as Australia’s biggest big cat collection.
Opened in 1988, it is now houses the Australian Federal Parliament. Complimentary tours available, visitors can observe the proceedings of the Parliament when in session.
Used till 1988 by the Australian Parliament. On display are documents important to the nation and information on the prime ministers of Australia with Portrait Gallery.
Mint your own dollar coin! See coins being made and learn about the history of Australian coinage. Exhibits rare and unusual coins from the earliest days of Australian settlement. Entry into the Mint is free. Ph 02 6202 6891
The National Carillon on Lake Burley Griffin
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
Found on Black Mountain, Australian National Botanic Gardens has the finest collection of native flora in Australia. You can explore amongst the 90,000 plus plants, including those used by Aboriginals for medicines and food.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Phone
+061 2 6250 9540 for more information.
Clunies Ross St.
ACT
2600
Captain Cook Memorial Jet
Commemorates the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s exploration and charting of Australia’s East coast.
Captain Cook Memorial Jet
Located in Lake Burley Griffin.
Lake Burley Griffin
ACT
2600
High Court of Australia
The High Court of Australia is the highest court in the country. Surrounded by Parklands on Lake Burley Griffin.
High Court of Australia
Parliamentary Triangle
ACT
2600
Namadgi National Park
The National Park of Namadgi, with mountains, snow, wild rivers and valleys covers almost half of the ACT.
Namadgi National Park
Namadgi Visitors Information Centre - Phone
+061 2 6207 2900
Naas Rd. South 2kms of Tharwa
ACT
2600
National Aquarium and Zoo
Large display of Australian marine life, including sharks. Next door to the zoo where there are Australian animals of all kinds, as well as Australia’s biggest big cat collection.
National Aquarium and Zoo
9am to 5pm daily except Christmas day. Phone
02 6287 8400
Scrivener Dam
ACT
2600
New Parliament House
Opened in 1988, it is now houses the Australian Federal Parliament. Complimentary tours available, visitors can observe the proceedings of the Parliament when in session.
New Parliament House
Open daily 9am-5pm Closed Christmas Day
Capital Circle, south of Lake Burley Griffin.
ACT
2600
Old Parliament House
Used till 1988 by the Australian Parliament. On display are documents important to the nation and information on the prime ministers of Australia with Portrait Gallery.
Old Parliament House
Daily 9am?5pm except Christmas Day Phone
+ 61 2 6270 8222
King George Terrace
ACT
2600
Royal Australian Mint
Mint your own dollar coin! See coins being made and learn about the history of Australian coinage. Exhibits rare and unusual coins from the earliest days of Australian settlement. Entry into the Mint is free. Ph 02 6202 6891
Royal Australian Mint
Open Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm. Wknds, public holidays 10am to 4pm.
Denison Street
ACT
2600
The National Carillon
Recitals: Wednesday and Sundays from 12.30pm to 1.20pm. Presented by the British Government to Australia for Canberra’s 50th anniversary.
The National Carillon
Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin
ACT
2600
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Main Photo: The National Carillon on Lake Burley Griffin