Parkes Trip Overview
Discover the Parliamentary Triangle’s fascinating history of architectural mishaps, cold war secrets and political scandals.
Come with us and discover the stories of Australia’s most misunderstood city. You’ll see it all, from the longest-running protest in the world to hidden spy bunkers and secret moats to the buildings where decisions about the future of our country are made. This fun, interactive and informative tour introduces you to a different side of Canberra’s most iconic monuments, sites and cultural institutions.
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Starts: Parkes, Australia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Discover the Parliamentary Triangle’s fascinating history of architectural mishaps, cold war secrets and political scandals.
Come with us and discover the stories of Australia’s most misunderstood city. You’ll see it all, from the longest-running protest in the world to hidden spy bunkers and secret moats to the buildings where decisions about the future of our country are made. This fun, interactive and informative tour introduces you to a different side of Canberra’s most iconic monuments, sites and cultural institutions.
Itinerary
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Stop At: King George V Memorial, 18 King George Terrace, Canberra 2600 Australia
Our tour begins at the King George V Memorial.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Parliament House Gardens, King George Terrace, Canberra Australia
We share some of the stories behind Old Parliament House.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Aboriginal Tent Embassy, King George Terrace Australian Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia
We share some of the stories of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia
We share the history of the National Library of Australia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Australia
We share the history of Lake Burley Griffin.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace Parkes, Canberra 2600 Australia
We share the history of the National Portrait Gallery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2600 Australia
We share the history of the High Court of Australia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Reconciliation Place, King Edward Terrace, Canberra Australia
We share the history of Reconciliation Place.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue East Block, Canberra 2600 Australia
We share the history of the National Archives of Australia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Australian Parliament House, The Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra 2600 Australia
We conclude the tour out the front of Parliament House.
Duration: 5 minutes
