Centenary of Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain, Canberra

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Facts and practical information

The Centenary of Women's Suffrage Fountain is located in the grounds of Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It commemorates the passing of the Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902, which granted the right to vote to white Australian women over 21 years of age. ()

Completed: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 35°18'11"S, 149°7'52"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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Day trips

Centenary of Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Parliament House, Questacon, National Gallery of Australia, Manuka Oval.

~470 ftNW
Home of Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House, Canberra
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Old Parliament House stands as a historical beacon, inviting visitors to delve into Australia's rich political past. This stately building served as the seat of the Australian government from 1927 to 1988 and has since been transformed...
~1710 ftN
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
9 min walk • Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, Australia, is a high-caliber institution dedicated to making science accessible and engaging for people of all ages. Established in 1988, Questacon strives to ignite an enduring interest in the...
~1970 ftNE
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
10 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...
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Manuka Oval, Canberra
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, Manuka Oval stands as an iconic sport venue with a storied past and an active present. Known primarily for hosting cricket and Australian Rules football matches, this historic ground is a centerpiece of Canberra's sporting...
~1500 ftNE
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
8 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.
~790 ftNW
Monuments and statues
King George V Memorial, Canberra
4 min walk • The King George V Memorial has been located outside Old Parliament House, Canberra since the 1940s. Commissioned in 1936 and largely completed by 1941, it took until 1953 to officially unveil the monument due to delays to the final elements of its construction which resulted from the Second World War.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Canberra Glassworks, Canberra
24 min walk • Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery in Canberra and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working. Opened in May 2007 by Jon Stanhope, it is the largest dedicated glass studio facility in Australia.
0.4 miN
Park
Commonwealth Place, Canberra
12 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.
~1740 ftNE
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Reconciliation Place, Canberra
9 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.
0.5 miN
1960s reference and exhibitions venue
National Library of Australia, Canberra
12 min walk • The National Library of Australia, formerly the Commonwealth National Library and Commonwealth Parliament Library, is the largest reference library in Australia, responsible under the terms of the National Library Act 1960 for "maintaining and developing a national collection ...
~530 ftNE
Park
National Rose Garden, Canberra
3 min walk • The National Rose Gardens are a heritage-listed rose gardens located in Parkes, a suburb of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory of Australia. The rose gardens were added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centenary of Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Constitution Place, Canberra (3 min walk), Old Parliament House, Canberra (3 min walk), National Rose Garden, Canberra (3 min walk), King George V Memorial, Canberra (4 min walk).

How to get to Centenary of Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centenary of Women's Suffrage Commemorative Fountain:

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Canberra (39 min walk)