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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. Link - National Aquarium and Zoo | 9am to 5pm daily except Christmas day. Phone 02 6287 8400 | Scrivener Dam ACT |
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. Link - New Parliament House | Open daily 9am-5pm Closed Christmas Day | Capital Circle, south of Lake Burley Griffin. ACT |
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. Link - Old Parliament House | Daily 9am–5pm except Christmas Day Phone: 02 6270 8222 | King George Terrace ACT |
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 Link - Royal Australian Mint | Open Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm. Wknds, public holidays 10am to 4pm. | Denison Street ACT |
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