Canberra Attractions ACT

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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.

Link - 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.

Link - 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.

Link - High Court of Australia

Parliamentary Triangle

ACT
2600

Namadgi National Park

The National Park of Namadgi, with snow, wild rivers and valleys covers almost half of the ACT.

Link - 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.

Link - 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.

Link - 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.

Link - 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

Link - 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.

Link - The National Carillon

Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin

ACT
2600

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