Parkes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.

Old Parliament House
Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

National Archives of Australia
Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents.

National Capital Exhibition
See the fascinating history of Canberra laid out for you through engaging and interactive exhibits in this modern, family-friendly museum.

National Library of Australia
Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.
Activities

Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders

Enchanting Melbourne: A Family Walking Adventure

2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra

Batemans Bay: 3-Day Murramarang South Coast Walk

Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman
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