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Old Parliament House Gardens

Arbor in the centre of the Ladies Garden
Young girl smelling roses. Photo by Jinkyart
Rex Hazlewood Garden
Arbor in the centre of the Ladies Garden
Young girl smelling roses. Photo by Jinkyart
Rex Hazlewood Garden

Overview

Old Parliament House Gardens offer a pleasant, rose filled place to pause in the heart of the Parliamentary Zone. Located on either side of Old Parliament House are the House of Representatives Garden and Senate Garden.

The roses in this garden were planted during the Great Depression. When parliament moved, the gardens were opened to the public. They were restored in 2004 to their current beauty.

The Old Parliament House Gardens are available for public and corporate functions. Call the National Capital Authority for garden-related enquiries.

Email Tennis Canberra for tennis court bookings.

King George Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 43 reviews

“Stale tasteless Sandwiches, also cakes & scones all STALE. Food very expensive.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by Nola G

DON`T EAT at the Old Parliament House Courtyard Cafe unless you want a poor STALE selection of only 2 fillings of sandwiches which were tasteless, or cakes and scones also STALE. All there food was...

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“Nice gardens, pleasant walk”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by romanw871

Walked through the area on the way to the Parliament House. Also looked at the old Parliament House which is now serving as a museum. Area is well maintained.

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“Old Parliament House Gardens”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 6mos ago by FrostyRemo

The gardens are often overlooked but well worth a visit. Featuring a historic precinct with a recently unveiled statue of the late Senator Susan Ryan, the Wisteria is amazing too.

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Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet