ACT Memorial, Canberra

Name: ACT Memorial
Address: Canberra, Australia

#87 among attractions in Canberra

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Facts and practical information

The ACT Memorial is an Australian war memorial honouring men and women associated with the Australian Capital Territory who served in a number of conflicts and peacekeeping missions throughout the world. Located in Canberra, on London Circuit, opposite Civic Square, the ACT Memorial consists of two primary components: a physical memorial, and a web site providing public access to a database of names and information about those honoured by the memorial. The memorial was dedicated on 10 August 2006 by the ACT Chief Minister, Mr Jon Stanhope MLA. ()

Coordinates: 35°16'51"S, 149°7'55"E

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North Canberra (City)Canberra Australia

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Day trips

ACT Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commonwealth Park, Canberra Centre, City Hill, National Film & Sound Archive.

0.6 miS
Park
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
15 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...
~810 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Canberra Centre, Canberra
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, Canberra Centre stands as a premier shopping destination, offering a blend of fashion, culture, and leisure. This expansive shopping centre, characterized by its modern architecture and wide array of retail outlets, has...
~1000 ftSW
Park
City Hill, Canberra
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, City Hill stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape of Australia's capital. This lush park, located within the Parliamentary Triangle, offers a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike.
0.6 miW
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
17 min walk • The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of film, television, sound, radio...
~1640 ftSE
Park, Playground
Glebe Park, Canberra
8 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.
~300 ftW
Museum celebrating the Ngunnawal people
Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra
2 min walk • Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art gallery and museum in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located on London Circuit, in Civic in the centre of the city. The gallery was opened on 13 February 1998.
~310 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
City Walk, Canberra
2 min walk • City Walk is a paved outdoor pedestrian area in Civic, Canberra. It was formed by the closure to traffic of Alinga Street between East Row in the east and Binara Street in the south-west, and named City Walk in January 1975.
~600 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Petrie Plaza, Canberra
3 min walk • Petrie Plaza is a pedestrian mall located in the Canberra City Centre City Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, being the largest centre within the Australian Capital Territory.
~530 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
3 min walk • Canberra Theatre Centre, also known as the Canberra Theatre, is the Australian Capital Territory’s central performing arts venue and Australia’s first performing arts centre, the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed.
~930 ftW
Obelisk, Monuments and statues
Canberra Centenary Column, Canberra
5 min walk • The Canberra Centenary Column is a sculpture in City Hill, Canberra, Australia. It was built to commemorate the city's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014.
~1200 ftSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Casino Canberra, Canberra
6 min walk • Casino Canberra is a casino located in the Central Business District of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It was the first legal casino to open in the Australian Capital Territory, built on land excised from Glebe Park under a 99-year lease agreement between the casino licensee and the territory government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to ACT Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra (2 min walk), Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra (3 min walk), Bunda Street, Canberra (4 min walk), Garema Place, Canberra (5 min walk).

How to get to ACT Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to ACT Memorial:

Bus

City Bus Station (5 min walk)
City Bus Station Platform 9 • Lines: 30 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (7 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (15 min walk)