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National Triangle
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The National Triangle
Photographers: Erna Glassford (far left) and Dom Northcott
Free and accessible 365 days a year, the National Triangle is a Cultural Institution without walls. Home to the Cultural Icons, this precinct houses the national treasures, cherished monuments, and stories of our people.
Technically defined by the great triangle created by the three avenues: Kings, Commonwealth and Constitution Avenues, the National Triangle is home to some of our most important cultural institutions.
Spend the day in pristine Commonwealth Park, take a walking tour, have lunch by the water, or visit an art gallery or library.
There's so much to do in the National Triangle, you'll find yourself coming back again and again to take it all in.
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TOURS
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Tours in the National Triangle
Choose from a variety of Guided or Self-Guided Walking Tours
Fancy taking a tour of the Diplomatic Missions of Canberra? Download our Driving Tour here.
FOOD
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Food in the National Triangle
Like the idea of lunch with a view? Fancy a snack while you explore?
There are options galore in the National Triangle. Check out a few here:
EVENTS
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Events in the National Triangle
The latest events in the National Triangle can be found here.
OUTDOORS
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Outdoors in the National Triangle
With a variety of landscapes and public parks, the National Triangle is a beautiful place to pass the time. Check out the links to some of our favourite locations, or navigate directly there with Google.
- Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carillon
- Commonwealth Park and Kings Park
- Magna Carta Place and Constitution Place
- National Rose Gardens
- Old Parliament House Gardens
- Patrick White Lawns
- Reconciliation Place and Commonwealth Place
CULTURE
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Culture in the National Triangle
- AIATSIS
- Australian Parliament House
- Blundells Cottage
- High Court of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Library of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
- Questacon (National Science and Technology Centre)
- Reconciliation Place
FAMILY
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Family in the National Triangle
More coming soon!