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Sights in ACT

New Parliament House, Canberra

There is no charge. Watch the MPs bicker and if you see John Howard, give him a few wise words! Look at the Green Room and the Pink Rooms

Black Mountain and Telstra Tower, Canberra

A charge of $3.30 gives you 360-degree views of Canberra city and surrounds

Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

see if you can beat the athletes! There is a range of equipment you can use to test yourself against the highest/lowest/fastest records. The tour is fully oral so you may miss out: it brings you to the swimming pool, gyms and so on. Charge is approx $12

Australian Mint, Canberra

free of charge, learn about the history of Australia's currency. Make your $1 coin for $2. There may be an odd exhibition on something other than money: during my visit, there were postage stamps and posters drawn by young students on what they think the coins should look like

Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Canberra

celebrating its 30th anniversary, it stands across from Old Parliament House. It consists of a tent, two huts where you can view the information and sign a comments book. There are painted poles and flagpoles made from sticks. No charge but you can give donations

War Memorial - High Court - National Art Gallery - National Library

New Parliament

High Court

Hot pears at National Art Gallery

National Library

Carillion, Canberra

- resembling a giant organ, it plays music on certain days at lunch time

Irish Embassy

Canberra - The Lodge

This is the residence of the Prime Minister though he/she may not live there

 

Questacon, Canberra

This is a very good museum relating to science and technology containing many hands-on exhibits. Allow a few hours as there is a few levels of floors. Charge of approx $8

Civic Centre

the city centre of Canberra, it is quite small with a few shops

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