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Parliament House, Canberra

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

History

Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, with a landscaped grass roof that visitors may walk on for views along the national axis to Lake Burley Griffin. Free tours explain the building and its art collection.

Nearest town
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Category
History & culture
GPS
-35.3081, 149.1245

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Parliament House, Canberra?

Parliament House, Canberra is in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, at GPS -35.3081, 149.1245.

Which road trips pass Parliament House, Canberra?

Parliament House, Canberra is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Canberra and the Snowy Mountains.

What is there to see near Parliament House, Canberra?

Places worth a stop nearby: Australian War Memorial (3 km), Black Mountain Tower (4 km), Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (27 km) and Yarrangobilly Caves and thermal pool (75 km).

When is the best time to visit Parliament House, Canberra?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)