Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, the legislative branch of Australia's federal tier of government. The building also houses the core of the executive (the Australian Government), containing the Cabinet room and offices of the Prime Minister and other federal ministers.

As a shrine, a world-class museum and an archive, our purpose is to tell Australia's continuing story of service, sacrifice and military history.

Enjoy the outstanding choice of quality retailers and first class entertainment at the ultimate destination for fashion and lifestyle shopping.

We keep the stories of Australia's social history, our unique and distinctive land, nation and people through exhibitions, events, education resources.

Weston Park is a popular 40 hectare area in the heart of Canberra. You may get to see wild Kangaroos in the area, where they are freely go around the area. It features a wading pool (in summer only), beach, miniature train and cycle track. Other facilities include a playground with climbing net and swings, adventure playground, disc golf, miniature train, and a fixed orienteering course. A multi-purpose gravel platform and public boulodrome measures 54 metres by 18 metres with 13 petanque pistes and 10 bocce courts. It is the home ground for the Capital Petanque Club and the Bocce Club of ACT/Queanbeyan.

For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past a visit to Mount Ainslie. Walk, cycle or drive to the lookout and enjoy the impressive scenery, lovely at all times but a particular treat at sunrise and sunset. Take in Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's national attractions, framed by picturesque mountain ranges. See how Walter Burley Griffin’s vision for the city has been brought to life. A hotspot for photographers, the vista is complemented by the abundance of native birds and wildlife.