Discover Anzac Parade, a major ceremonial avenue dedicated
to the many Australian and New Zealand soldiers who
lost their lives in war. [www.nationalcapital.gov.au]
2. Australian
Institute of Sport (AIS)
Learn about the most renowned Australian and world best
practice model for elite athlete development.
[www.ausport.gov.au]
3. Australian
National Botanic Gardens
Stroll through the Australian National Botanic Gardens
that maintains a scientific national collection of native
plants from all parts of Australia displayed for your
enjoyment and education. [www.anbg.gov.au]
4. Australian
War Memorial
Reflect on the sacrifice of Australian men and women who
have served in war through exhibitions, ceremonial areas
and research facilities. [www.awm.gov.au]
5. Blundells'
Cottage
Discover Blundells’ Cottage, located along Lake
Burley Griffin, one of the few intact stone buildings
where visitors can touch artifacts from the pioneering
times. [www.nationalcapital.gov.au]
6. Canberra
Deep Space Communication Complex
Be amazed at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
that features four giant antennae including one of the
largest in the Southern Hemisphere. [www.cdscc.nasa.gov]
7. Cockington
Green Gardens
Be fascinated at Cockington Green Gardens that offers
a fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature
buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardens. [www.cockingtongreen.com.au]
8. High
Court of Australia
Pay respect to the High Court, the highest court in the
Australian judicial system that features a stunning waterfall
and a seven storey high public hall adorned by historical
murals. [www.hcourt.gov.au]
9. International
Flag Display
Marvel at one of the largest flowing flag displays from
about 93 countries that have a diplomatic presence in
the national capital. [www.nationalcapital.gov.au]
10.
National Archives
Research the National Archives that looks after the
vast collection of Australia's valuable Commonwealth
records dating back to Federation. [www.naa.gov.au]
11.
National Carillon
Admire the National Carillon, located on Aspen Island,
Lake Burley Griffin, one of the largest musical instruments
in the world –a gift from Great Britain to mark
Canberra's 50th birthday in 1963. [www.nationalcapital.gov.au]
12. National
Film and Sound Archive
Explore the National Film and Sound Archive, the treasure
house of Australian audiovisual history. [www.nfsa.gov.au]
13. National
Gallery of Australia
Appreciate the offerings of the National Gallery of Australia
- Australia’s premier art institution that houses
more than 120,000 works of art and quality exhibitions. [www.nga.gov.au]
14. National
Library of Australia
Investigate the extensive library and image collections
of the National Library of Australia - Australia’s
largest reference library. [www.nla.gov.au]
15. National
Museum of Australia
Delve into the Australian social history through the use
of state-of-the-art technology and exhibition designs.
[www.nma.gov.au]
16. National
Zoo and Aquarium
Marvel at the wide variety of native and exotic animals
at National Zoo & Aquarium - Australia's only combined
zoo and aquarium. [www.zooquarium.com.au]
17. Old
Bus Depot Markets
Search the Old Bus Depot Markets is Canberra’s only
indoor markets - a national award-winning tourist destination.
[www.obdm.com.au]
18. Parliament
House
Appreciate the new Parliament House - the home to Australian
politics and one of the world’s most acclaimed buildings.
[www.aph.gov.au]
19. Questacon
- The National Science and Technology Centre
Be fascinated by Questacon - journeys of discovery through
more than 200 interactive and dynamic exhibits.
[www.questacon.edu.au]
20. Royal
Australian Mint
Inspect the Royal Australian Mint - commissioned to produce
Australia’s decimal coinage in 1965 and producer
of more than 600 million coins per year and quality collector
coin packages. [www.ramint.gov.au]
*
MAP Marketing has picked the Top 20. This list is based
on our opinion not on quantitative research or visitor
numbers.
