Australasian Tunnelling Society, Canberra

#197 among attractions in Canberra

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Facts and practical information

In 1973 the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy collaborated in the formation of the Australian Tunnelling Association. It is a professional organization of engineers and other skilled professionals committed to the maintenance of high standards and the expansion of technical and scientific knowledge pertaining to tunnel construction. ()

Coordinates: 35°18'31"S, 149°7'59"E

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South Canberra (Barton)Canberra Australia

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Day trips

Australasian Tunnelling Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miN
Home of Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House, Canberra
13 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...
0.7 miN
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
19 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...
0.6 miN
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
15 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...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Manuka Oval, Canberra
17 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...
0.6 miN
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
16 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.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
King George V Memorial, Canberra
15 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Canberra Glassworks, Canberra
17 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.
0.7 miN
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Reconciliation Place, Canberra
18 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.
0.9 miN
1960s reference and exhibitions venue
National Library of Australia, Canberra
22 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 ...
0.5 miN
Park
National Rose Garden, Canberra
13 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.
0.5 miN
Neoclassical architecture
John Gorton Building, Canberra
14 min walk • The John Gorton Building, also referred to as the Gorton Building and formerly the Administrative Building, is a heritage listed government office located within the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra, Australia. The office building is the administrative headquarters of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Australasian Tunnelling Society?

Nearby attractions include Kings Avenue, Canberra (8 min walk), Constitution Place, Canberra (9 min walk), St Mark's National Theological Centre, Canberra (10 min walk), Canberra Nature Park, Canberra (10 min walk).

How to get to Australasian Tunnelling Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Australasian Tunnelling Society:

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Canberra (30 min walk)