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1. Sydney Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24,250 reviews
One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space. It's a place where the past shapes the future, where conventions are challenged and cultures are celebrated. Step inside and discover the stories that make the Opera House so inspiring. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, a first-timer or an aficionado, the Sydney Opera House has something for everyone.
Reviewed By francismP2333IV
We have been travelling around in Australia for 9 weeks with friends from Austria and Switzerland. Today we visited the Sydney Opera House at 11:15am. The guides name was Bella. Lovely energetic young lady! It was the BEST, and only tour in the entire of Australia that my friends understood every word of the places she took us to today. Wonderful and very articulate when she speaks. Clear concise and entertaining. It was exactly one hour tour with fantastic stories, great photo opportunities, brilliant setup of lights for the illusionist and the “bumping out” and maintenance of the Joan Sutherland Theatre! Finally tour concluding with a happy ending in the Utzon Room. The building truly is remarkable inside and out with fantastic people working. Must see for all. We are glad we did this and took our friends here today! Do the tour!
2. National Museum of Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,008 reviews
Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Reviewed By PantaOz - Wuxi, China
Great place to learn about the history of this great country, and especially the Australian Aboriginal culture and people. We had fun... family of two adults and two kids can stay there all day, especially at the kids' interactive part where most of the Canberra schools take their youngsters. Exhibitions: great., service: great... shopping: great... atmosphere: great... price: great - it is free entry! If you need a taxi later, the desk will kindly ring for you. Smiles everywhere!
3. Australian Parliament House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,803 reviews
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers visitors to Canberra a unique experience. Visit Parliament House and experience Australia's robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. You’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation. Parliament House is open every day except Christmas Day. Non-sitting days 9am-5pm Sitting days Mon-Tue 9am-6pm, Wed-Thu 8.30am-6pm
Reviewed By mancinellifamily - Wood Wood, Australia
A great clean city with lots of free activities, Parliament House was a definite must see and the rest of Canberra is just beautiful in Autumn leaves, fantastic gardens, perfect weather
4. Royal Exhibition Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 666 reviews
The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing. Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation. Today, with its meticulously restored interior, expansive galleries and soaring dome, the Great Hall offers an impressive setting for trade shows, fairs and cultural and community events.
Reviewed By christinec793 - Bundaberg, Australia
We had a wonderful time at the garden show in March. The Royal Exhibition Building is a most beautiful building and beautifully restored, situated in the Carlton Gardens, a gem of architectural design.
5. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,102 reviews
Visit for the beautiful architecture, stay for the shops. Window shop through the atrium's five levels for high fashion brands, enjoy coffee at the cafes, and listen to the Royal Clock strike.
Reviewed By Cobham30 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Amazing building both outside and inside - amazing Christmas tree - a truly beautiful arcade, perfect for browsing, tea and cake! - amazing clocks too!
6. Richmond Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Richmond Gaol is the oldest fully intact convict Gaol in Australia. It was built 5 years before Port Arthur. It is rare in that it housed both male and female convicts. The cost is $10 per adult $5 per child and $25 per family. Discount for group bookings on request. Ph03 62602127
Reviewed By PinkKitty85 - Finley, Australia
At $10 each for adults for this self guided tour, this was an enjoyable and innovative trip. You can stay for a little or as long as you like. Information about the prison is displayed on boards throughout the prison. It’s a small but interesting place to visit.
7. Sacred Heart Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 541 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Lovely to visit any time of the day. A number of good vantage spots to get a great photo including parking spots on the midland hwy
8. Museum of Australian Democracy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,268 reviews
Located in the nationally heritage listed Old Parliament House, MoAD is an inspiring experience in one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Offering authentically restored heritage spaces, thought provoking exhibitions and fun family trails, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Wander through the restored Chambers and Prime Minister's suite, discover first hand stories of journalists in Truth, Power and a Free Press, laugh at the year's best political cartoons in Behind the Lines and more. Kids will enjoy the free daily facilitated craft activities in our PlayUP space. Open daily 9.00am–5.00pm (closed Christmas Day) Entry: Free
Reviewed By 674belindam - Sydney, Australia
Loved MoAD! Great to have a peek around Old Parliament House, and particularly look through the offices exactly as they were when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister - so very different from office work spaces now. Also being able to sit in the House of Representatives and the Senate was fabulous. There are also various exhibitions held here, which are interesting. We spent a while looking through the political cartoons of the previous year, which was great for a giggle.
9. Abercrombie House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By 156philliph
An extraordinary experience to tour this unique Scottish Baronial Mansion which has been lovingly restored & furnished by the Morgan Family. Thank you Christopher for your enlightening talk on the properties history and thanks to your family & staff for making our visit so memorable. The luncheon served on the verandah was fantastic and all our Members enjoyed our visit & wish you well for your continuing work to further improve this Heritage treasure. The Antique & Classic Motor Club Inc.
10. Box Hill Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Box Hill Town Hall dates from 1935, when this splendid town hall was the centre of a proud lower middle class suburb, hardly an Asian restaurant in sight. In these thriving older suburbs, an admirable town hall was a matter of civic pride. The Box Hill Town Hall is built in neo Grec style, a neo-Classical Revival style, which accounts to the magfiicent columns out front. The Town Hall, which is classified by the National Trust, is a great venue for community events, which draw people frrom all over Melbourne. Art lovers will find the Artspace Gallery interesting, with its collection of early Australian Impressionist paintings.
