National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra

Name: National Emergency Services Memorial
Address: Canberra, Australia

#44 among attractions in Canberra

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National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra

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The National Emergency Services Memorial is a memorial located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin at the southern end of Anzac Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. It was dedicated in July 2004. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'31"S, 149°8'28"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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National Emergency Services Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commonwealth Park, National Gallery of Australia, Captain James Cook Memorial, National Carillon.

0.5 miW
Park
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Commonwealth Park is an urban oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life. This expansive green space is a cherished sanctuary for both locals and tourists, providing a picturesque setting for leisure, recreation...
0.6 miS
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
17 min walk • The National Gallery of Australia, situated in the heart of Canberra, is a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage in the country. As the national art museum, it houses an extensive collection of over 160,000 works of art, making it one of the...
0.6 miW
Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
17 min walk • The Captain James Cook Memorial in Canberra, Australia, stands as a proud tribute to the British explorer who charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770. Unveiled in 1970 to mark the bicentenary of Cook's discovery, the memorial is an iconic feature of the capital's...
0.5 miS
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
National Carillon, Canberra
12 min walk • The National Carillon is a large carillon situated on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin, central Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
~1640 ftS
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
8 min walk • Kings Park is a park in Canberra, Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Kings Park is adjacent to Kings Avenue, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin. The park has a number of community and heritage spaces located within it.
0.7 miSW
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
18 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
0.5 miSW
Park
Commonwealth Place, Canberra
14 min walk • Commonwealth Place is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It lies along the ‘water axis’ running along the lake from Black Mountain.
0.7 miN
Park, Playground
Glebe Park, Canberra
18 min walk • Glebe Park is a public park on the eastern side of Civic, Canberra, Australia. The park is bounded by Coranderrk, Ballumbir, Akuna, and Bunda Streets, and to the south, the National Convention Centre.
0.5 miN
Memorial
Korean War Memorial, Canberra
13 min walk • The Australian National Korean War Memorial is on Anzac Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when the forces of North Korea invaded South Korea. 17,000 Australians fought...
0.5 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
14 min walk • Australia's National Police Memorial is in the national capital, Canberra, in King's Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the National Carillon on Aspen Island. It commemorates Australian police who have died on duty.
0.6 miSW
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Reconciliation Place, Canberra
16 min walk • Reconciliation Place is an urban landscape design in the Parliamentary Triangle Canberra, Australia, commenced in 2001 as a monument to reconciliation between Australia's Indigenous peoples and the mainly European settler population.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Emergency Services Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Blundells Cottage, Canberra (3 min walk), New Zealand Memorial, Canberra (5 min walk), Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, Canberra (6 min walk), St John the Baptist Church, Canberra (8 min walk).

How to get to National Emergency Services Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Emergency Services Memorial:

Bus

City Bus Station (28 min walk)
City Bus Station Platform 9 • Lines: 30 (29 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (30 min walk)