Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in South Canberra, Australia

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.6 km
Ascend 17 m
Descend 18 m

Experience South Canberra in Australia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in South Canberra

Sight 1: National Gallery of Australia

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National Gallery of Australia National Gallery of Australia / PD

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA), formerly the Australian National Gallery, is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art. Located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, it was established in 1967 by the Australian Government as a national public art museum. As of 2022 it is under the directorship of Nick Mitzevich.

Wikipedia: National Gallery of Australia (EN)

509 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: National Portrait Gallery

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The National Portrait Gallery, also known as the National Portrait Gallery of Australia in Canberra is a public art gallery containing portraits of prominent Australians. It was established in 1998 and moved to its present building on King Edward Terrace in December 2008.

Wikipedia: National Portrait Gallery (Australia) (EN), Website

179 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: High Court of Australia

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High Court of Australia

The High Court of Australia is the apex court of the Australian legal system. It exercises original and appellate jurisdiction on matters specified in the Constitution of Australia and supplementary legislation.

Wikipedia: High Court of Australia (EN)

574 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Questacon

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Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia. It is a museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits related to science and technology.

Wikipedia: Questacon (EN)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: National Library of Australia

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The National Library of Australia (NLA), formerly the Commonwealth National Library and Commonwealth Parliament Library, is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act 1960 for "maintaining and developing a national collection of library material, including a comprehensive collection of library material relating to Australia and the Australian people", thus functioning as a national library. It is located in Parkes, Canberra, ACT.

Wikipedia: National Library of Australia (EN)

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