Parkes Attractions

Captain Cook Memorial Jet (Attraction)
Lake Burley Griffin, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

One of Canberra's most visible attractions; the Captain Cook Memorial Jet was inaugurated in 1970 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain Cook's discovery of the east coast of Australia. When operating at full capacity, the jet reaches a maximum height of 147 metres. About six tonnes of water is in the air at any one moment. ...

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High Court of Australia (Attraction)
Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

See Australia's highest court of appeal in a striking building by Lake Burley Griffin that features a seven storey high public hall and stunning waterfall. The High Court features three courtrooms and an impressive public hall adorned by murals depicting the development of the Australian nation and its Constitution. Interpreting and upholding the Constitution is one of the important functions ...

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National Archives of Australia (Attraction)
Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family's history at the National Archives of Australia. The National Archives, housed in Canberra's original general post office, looks after Australia's valuable Commonwealth records dating back to Federation. Among the must sees is Australia's birth certificate - The Constitution and Royal Commission of Assent - along wi ...

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National Carillon (Attraction)
Wendouree Drive, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

The National Carillon is a striking bell tower located on Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin. The Carillon was a gift of the British Government to the people of Australia in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national capital and is played on a regular basis during the year by both local and visiting carillonists. With 55 bronze bells the National Carillon is large by world standards and ...

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National Gallery of Australia (Attraction)
Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is the country's premier art institution - home to more than 100,000 works of art and world-class art exhibitions. Through a comprehensive exhibition, permanent display, and travelling exhibitions program, the Gallery attracts a diverse audience from all ages. One of its best known paintings is Blue Poles. The National Gallery of Australia's collections include ...

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National Library of Australia (Attraction)
Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected from the National Library of Australia's vast collections on show in the Visitor Centre and Exhibition Gallery. Australia's largest reference library has 220 kilometres of shelving. Visitors can take a behind-the-scenes look to discover where the books, manuscripts, newspapers, maps and paintings are located. Browse in the all Australian bookshop, ...

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National Portrait Gallery (Attraction)
King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

The National Portrait Gallery holds an extensive collection of Australian portraits that reflect the history, diversity and culture of Australia. The permanent display showcases some 400 portraits of people who have shaped Australia and continue to shape the nation. Favourites include Ned Kelly's death mask and Howard Arkley's portrait of Nick Cave. Natural light is a key component of the National ...

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National Portrait Gallery (Attraction)
King George Terrace, Old Parliament House, Parkes Act, New South Wales 2600, Australia

Australia has a National Portrait Gallery, one of only four portrait galleries in the world, in a series of restored and refurbished spaces in Old Parliament House. Established as an independent gallery only in 1997, the National Portrait Gallery has rapidly taken its place among the older and more established museums located in Canberra. The National Portrait Gallery is many things: a collect ...

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Old Parliament House (Attraction)
King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

Delve into Australia's political past at Old Parliament House, home to Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988. Today, this much-loved heritage building offers tourists a unique glimpse into Australia's fascinating past - a time when this magnificent building was the centre of political controversies and drama. Old Parliament House echoes with the power and the passion of stories from ...

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Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre (Attraction)
King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia

Be fascinated by the hands-on, interactive exhibits at Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre. Questacon should definitely be high on your must see list, especially if you're travelling with kids. But no matter what age you are, you'll be fascinated by the only place in Australia where you can free fall from six metres high and take the whole family on a virtual roller coaster ride ...

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