Australian Capital Territory Attractions Directory : Landmarks and Buildings
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Anzac Parade is the national capital’s major ceremonial avenue and is easily recognisable from Mt Ainslie lookout.
Spanning the length of the Parade are 11 memorial sites dedicated to the many Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in war. The Parade is set along the magnificent Land Axis which forms a key feature of Walter Burley Griffin’s original 1912 plan for Canberra. The Australian War Memorial is located at the northern end of the Parade. The Parade features red gravel ...
See the world of an elite Australian athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), a world class sporting facility where athletes train.
Join a tour of the complex with an athlete as your guide – you might even see one of the country’s sporting heroes training. At the Sports Visitors Centre, test your sporting skills at Sportex – an exhibition of interactive sports displays, videos and tributes and learn about the latest sports technology. If you’d really like to experience sport where th...
It's academic, but certainly not dull. Libraries, galleries, exhibitions and research collections - there's a great deal to see at the Australian National University, founded in 1946. The Drill Hall Gallery and the Canberra School of Art, both on the ANU campus, have changing exhibitions. The Classics Museum has a fine collection that takes you back to Ancient Greece and Rome and the Prehistory Museum chronicles the earliest days of humanity in Australia and the Pacific. The ANU Information Offi...
The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war.
Through its exhibitions the Memorial presents stories of Australians at war, in armed conflict and during peacekeeping activities. With its ceremonial areas, extensive exhibitions and research facilities, the Memorial has, since the present facility was opened in 1941, become a significant and important part of the National Capital. Each gallery contains magnificently presented relics, ar...
For a spectacular 360 degree view of Canberra and surrounds visit Black Mountain Tower (formerly known as Telstra Tower).
The Tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, not far from the city centre. It is open both day and night and if you like your food with a view, you can dine at Alto Restaurant. The Tower is more than a landmark and viewing gallery – it provides state-of-the-art telecommunications facilities for Canberra. See the Making Connections exhibition tracing the hi...
The British High Commission is located in the suburb of Yarralumla approximately five kilometres south of the city centre. Visa and passport enquiries should be directed to 39 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella Business Park, Canberra International Airport.
The chapel was originally constructed by prisoners of war in Changi Camp, Singapore Island, in 1944. After the war, it was returned to Australia, erected in the grounds of the Royal Military College and dedicated as a national memorial to all Australian prisoners of war.
The beautiful, high steepled church built of local bluestone and sandstone was consecrated in 1845. Memorials on the walls of the church commemorate local parishioners, statesmen, servicemen, scientists, scholars and distinguished churchmen.
Murals depicting biblical scenes and Serbian history cover the walls and line the ceiling of this replica of an ancient Serbian village church. It is the work of the late Karl Matzek and was completed just before his death, at the age of 87.
The Gorman House Arts Centre houses Canberra's oldest art and craft markets. Be enchanted by the atmosphere and ambiance within heritage listed buildings. Just minutes walk from the Canberra Centre, the markets feature artistic creations and supplies, organic handicrafts, produce and products. See new, retro and second hand designer clothes, antique and modern treasures and community group displays. Enjoy free children’s entertainment, live performances, multicultural cuisine, fabulous coffee...
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 of the High Court, together with interpreting Federal Law and hearing cases referred from other courts...
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia is the only Embassy in Canberra with permanent displays open to the public. The Embassy's Cultural Centre is an interactive, hand on 'Indonesian Experience' for school students and the general public. Visitors can explore the many facets of Indonesian arts, culture, geography and daily life. Entrance is via gate on far left hand side of embassy.
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