Commonwealth Place, Canberra

Name: Commonwealth Place
Address: Canberra, Australia

#41 among attractions in Canberra

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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. Commonwealth Place is the location of the Gallery of Australian Design, Reconciliation Place, a restaurant and Speakers Square. Walter Burley Griffin, the architect who designed Canberra, envisaged that the area would be the site of a "water gate" which would have a terrace above it, providing a "forum for the people". Griffin's vision was for a long time left unrecognised but as of 2005 the area was being developed to reflect the original plan. ()

Elevation: 1827 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°17'50"S, 149°8'2"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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Commonwealth Place – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Parliament House, Questacon, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, National Gallery of Australia.

0.4 miSW
Home of Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House, Canberra
11 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...
~980 ftSW
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
5 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...
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, Canberra
13 min walk • Spanning the serene waters of Lake Burley Griffin in the heart of Canberra, Australia, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is not only an essential conduit for daily commuters but also a significant landmark in the nation's capital.
~1560 ftSE
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
8 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...
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
14 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 miE
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.
0.5 miE
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
14 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.
~910 ftS
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
5 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.
~1830 ftSW
Monuments and statues
King George V Memorial, Canberra
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
14 min walk • 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. The overall memorial was designed by Aspect Melbourne Pty Ltd.
0.6 miE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Commonwealth Place?

Nearby attractions include Reconciliation Place, Canberra (3 min walk), National Portrait Gallery, Canberra (5 min walk), Questacon, Canberra (5 min walk), Canberra Peace Park, Canberra (6 min walk).