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Pink roses in a garden
Pink roses  in a garden with the Australian flag flying in the background
Various pink roses in a garden
Red roses in a garden
Red roses  in a garden
Pink roses in a garden
An outdoor area with the words
Pink roses in a garden
Red rose in a garden
White roses  in a garden

Rose Gardens Guided Tours at Old Parliament House

Next on 1 Nov 2026 from 9:30am to 10:30am

Rose Gardens Guided Tours at Old Parliament House

Pink roses in a garden
Pink roses  in a garden with the Australian flag flying in the background
Various pink roses in a garden
Red roses in a garden
Red roses  in a garden
Pink roses in a garden
An outdoor area with the words
Pink roses in a garden
Red rose in a garden
White roses  in a garden

Overview

Get ready to stroll through history and smell the roses at the Old Parliament House Rose Gardens Tours!

Explore Canberra's historically rich garden landscape at the Old Parliament House Rose Gardens. Established in 1927, the gardens were designed as a retreat for parliamentarians and their families, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of political life.

Now for all to enjoy, the Rose Gardens feature over 500 varieties of roses across 4,000 rose bushes, including rare varieties that came from as far away as Persia and China.

The tour takes you on a journey of history and horticulture, sharing the story of humble beginnings before the unique design transformed the windswept plains into a beautiful sanctuary for relaxation and fun. Rose Garden tours offers a blend of historical tales and beauty and stories behind the roses in bloom.

These popular tours run for a limited time only, so book your tickets now.

Dates

1–29 Nov 2026
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Statue of Dame Dorothy Tangney & Enid Lyons | Old Parliament House Rose GardensKing George Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia