Cockington Green Gardens

Cockington Green Gardens
Created by Doug Sarah and his family, the Australian Tourism Award-winning Cockington Green in Canberra features meticulously crafted miniature buildings of Great Britain set within superbly landscaped gardens.
Since 1979 everyone at Cockington Green Gardens has been working extra hard to create somewhere magical just for you to visit.
It started with a fascinating collection of miniature buildings from all parts of Great Britain, all constructed down to the finest detail and in perfect scale. (more…)

Telstra Tower

Telstra Tower
A landmark of Canberra, Telstra Tower is the compass of the city; always letting you know where you are. Also called Black Mountain Tower, this modern pinnacle of technology rises from the centre of Canberra Nature Park and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
Rising 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, the tower was opened in 1980 and provides vital communication facilities for Canberra. The tower provides both inside and outside viewing galleries, a telecommunications museum, cafe, revolving restaurant and gift shop.

New and Old Parliament House

New and Old Parliament House
Parliament House belongs to the people of Australia and is open to the public seven days a week. Inside, a collection of more than 4,000 artworks, ranging from historic portrait to contemporary landscape, will amaze the visitor. Free guided tours leave every half hour, or you can wander the public spaces at your leisure, enjoying the art collection and magnificent architecture. When Parliament is sitting, you can observe proceedings from the public galleries. A visit to Parliament House is a must; your stay in Canberra simply isn’t complete without it. (more…)

National Gallery of Australia

National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia is home to an ever-changing series of exhibitions including regular “blockbusters� from overseas.
Paintings and sculpture, prints, drawings and photographs, textiles and decorative arts from Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas are on display, along with changing exhibitions both large and small. The work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists is an important feature of the National Gallery’s collection.
Sculpture Garden
The Sculpture Garden, three hectares stretching from the National Gallery building to the lake, is landscaped with native plants. Listed on the register of the National Estate, it contains 24 sculptures by Australian and international artists. (more…)

Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and looks down upon Canberra and Parliament House. It is open everyday between 10.00am-5.00pm and hosts a large collection of pictures and documentation about the War. In addition Anzac Parade gives you an opportunity to reflect on the human cost of war.
There are several memorials along Anzac Parade, with large war relics being kept at Treloar Technology Centre, (corner Vickers and Callon Streets in Mitchell).
Aircrafts
Aircrafts did a lot in all wars. (more…)