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Australian Parliament House

Children looking in the pond
Image of a Visitor Services Officer assisting visitors to Parliament House
Image showing front view of Parliament House
Image showing lighting projections on the front of Parliament House
Image of the House of Representatives chamber taken from the viewing gallery
LEGO Senate Chamber
LEGO House of Representatives Chamber
Children looking in the pond
Image of a Visitor Services Officer assisting visitors to Parliament House
Image showing front view of Parliament House
Image showing lighting projections on the front of Parliament House
Image of the House of Representatives chamber taken from the viewing gallery

Overview

See democracy in action at Australia’s iconic Parliament House high on Capital Hill. Book your tour for Question Time to see the country’s elected politicians making decisions on behalf of the nation.

Take a guided tour, visit the popular Queen's Terrace Cafe, and see an impressive collection of Australian art including one of the world’s largest tapestries.

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Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“Modern”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by Road42139851988

modern and simple design. Elegant and cool. There are many tourists here. A great spot for photos with your friend and family.

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“Nice Building”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by AudieBerquist

Because I am now retired from the civil service, I have never been inside Parliament House; I have only ever seen the exterior of the building. It was a very great accomplishment.

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“Every Australian should visit this Icon Seat of Government”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by car0leb66

Parliament House is a very impressive building to visit: in architecture, the forecourt, the entrance hall, pictures, paintings, decor, furnishings, history and sheer size. The two parliamentary...

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  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)