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Tips 1 - 10 of 12 Canberra Things to Do
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The new Parliament House is located on Capital Hill in the centre of Canberra's business district. From the roof you can get excellent views of Canberra. The 81 metre flag mast of Parliament House is the first thing you see and it has become the symbol of Canberra.
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Address: Parliament Drive, Canberra
Directions: Buses 231, 234, 235 and 901 run from the city centre to Parliament House.
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The Great Hall houses one of the largest tapestries in the world and is based on a work by Australian artist, Arthur Boyd. There are also rich Australian timbers use. Free guided tours of Parliament begin at 9.00a.m. and run every 30 mins with the last tour at 4.00pm.
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Address: Parliament House, Parliament Drive
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The interior of the building is filled with Australian artwork and in the foyer, which is designed to be reminiscent of a eucalyptus forest, are 48 marble-clad columns with two wonderfully crafted staircases.
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Address: Parliament House
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Public galleries overlook both the House of Representatives and the Senate Chambers and you are allowed to observe Australia's political process if you visit when Parliament is in session.
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Address: Parliament House
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The High Court of Australia is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The functions of the High Court are to interpret and uphold the Constitution, to interpret Federal law and hear cases referred from other courts. It is one of Canberra’s most prestgious public buildings. Open 9.45am to 4.30pm and entry is free.
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Address: King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600
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Old Parliament House is an important part of Australia's history as a nation. It was affectionately known as the ‘wedding cake’ when the Federal Government moved to Canberra in 1927 and this was its first home. The building was supposed to be a temporary structure but Parliament continued to sit here until 1988, when the new Parliament House opened on Capital Hill. Open daily 9am to 4pm
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Address: King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
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Australian War Memorial is a national shrine and museum with an extensive collection of exhibits, militaria, relics and paintings documenting Australia's military history. The memorial is regarded as one of the most impressive war museums in the world. There are actual fighter planes. The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier is found in the commemorative courtyard where there is a Roll of Honour to remember every Australian serviceman and woman killed in war. Inside the Memorial Building there is also some 20 galleries of exhibits depicting the Australian experience of war.
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Address: Anzac Parade, Campbell ACT
Directions: (3.2 kms from the city centre). Buses 233, 302, 303, 362, 363, 436 and 901 stop nearby.
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Black Mountain is probably best known for the Telstra Tower that sits on top of it and the National Botanic Gardens that cover 50 hectares on its slops. The maze of tracks are popular with hikers with the slopes being planted entirely with native trees and plants.
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Address: Acton, ACT
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Telstra Tower is formerly known as Telecom Tower - The tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain and has become a well known landmark in the city but it also provides state-of-the-art telecommunications facilities for the Capital. The lower level of the Tower houses an exhibition tracing the history of Australian telecommunications. You can see old equipment and photographs.
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Address: Black Mountain Drive, Acton ACT 2601
Directions: (5 kms from the city centre)
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The View of Canberra from Telstra Tower. provides a spectacular 360 degree view of the city and the surrounding countryside.
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Address: Black Mountain Drive, Acton.
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matcrazy1 Sun Oct 1, 2006 09:42 UTC
Great presentation of less known Australian capital. I like your off the beaten paths most. | Tugboatguy Thu Sep 1, 2005 06:29 UTC
Hi KeeWee, The Australian War Memorial and Roll of Honor are both a great and humbling experience, not to be missed on any trip to Canberra. Very good pages and tips. Doug | Toyin Wed Apr 20, 2005 23:53 UTC
Yes Craic, very interesting page,..Je suis d'accord! Excellent pictures. | craic Wed May 5, 2004 15:44 UTC
A most interesting page! |
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