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National Carillon

The National Carillon on an autumn day
National Carillon and Lake Burley Griffin
The National Carillon on an autumn day
National Carillon and Lake Burley Griffin

Overview

Please note: The National Carillon is undergoing significant works and therefore concerts have been suspended.

The National Carillon is a bell tower housing 57 bells, including one installed in 2020, which carries a welcome to Ngunnawal Country and is known as the Ngunnawal Bell. These bells are played by a carillonist, using a keyboard known as a clavier, inside the tower. Regular, free, concerts are performed on Wednesday and Sunday. Enjoy these from Aspen Island or vantage points such as the amphitheatre outside the National Gallery of Australia or Kings Park.

The National Carillon was a gift of the British Government to the people of Australia in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Capital and includes automatic Westminster chimes like Big Ben.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Queen Elizabeth II Island, Wendouree Drive, Kings Park (formerly Aspen Island), Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 204 reviews

“Visible throughout Canberra.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by AndyJohn74

Located on Queen Elizabeth II Island, within Lake Burley Griffin is the National Carillon. It was a gift from the British government to the people of Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of...

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“Sonorous bells are a pleasure to listen to”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2yrs ago by 619jeffry

The National Carillon normally rings out on special occasions such as Australia Day. Unfortunately, the Carillon is now under repair and no-one can say when it will ring out again. The authorities...

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“Lovely park area”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2yrs ago by M D

Haven't been inside, but, it's nice to walk around the little island. The toilets in the nearby park need to be cleaned more regularly.

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Facilities
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Picnic Area