The National Archives of Australia is an accessible building with wheelchair access through the main entrance on Kings Avenue or through the rear entrance facing the Western Carpark entrance.  The small car park at the National Archives' main entrance includes disability spots.  

Inside is spacious with room to move around the exhibitions & bench seating.  The collections trace events & decisions that have shaped the nation & the lives of Australians.

Cafe Constiution is an accsssible dining venue located in the heart of the National Archives.  Open for breakfast & lunch the culinary delights are supplied by local operators Tree Eighty3.  The cafe offers freestanding tables, chairs & easy access to the counter.  Accessible toilets can be found on the ground floor.

National Archives of Australia

Three designated parking bays can be found outside the National Archives of Australia building.

There is a large car park with regular bays across the road.

Off-street accessible parking

Six designated parking bays can be found outside Parliament Square.  

Two bays are situated next to each other with a further four on the other side of the entry steps to the building.

There is a dropped kerb to the level paved pathway.

The Museum of Australia Democracy at Old Parliament House is an accessible venue with step-free access to every level of the museum.

The entrance to the museum is at the front of the building, up the central staircase & through the glass doors where reception is.  Courtesy wheelchairs & strollers are available from reception. Mobility scooters may be used in all areas of the museum.  As a heritage building, Old Parliament House has some small rooms & narrow spaces.  Some areas of House of Representatives & Senate chambers are not accessible to wheelchair users.

There is lift access, via the doors on either side of the staircase. These doors have signs marked accessible entry.

Accessible toilets are located on the Lower floor & on the Main floor. Baby changing facilities are located on the Lower floor & the Main floor.

Free accessible parking and accessible pick-up & drop-off are located at the front of the museum. 

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Hideout is an accessible coffee house located on National Circuit, Barton.

The cafe offers step free entry to glass door via paved level pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables, stools, banquette seating, easy access to the counter & large bookcase full of books to browse.

Accessible toilets can be found 500m away at Bowen Park & Old Parliament House Rose Garden.  

Hideout

Burger Craft is an accessible burger restaurant located on the ground floor of the Ebsworth Building, National Circuit, Barton.

The venue features step free entry to large glass door via paved level pathway approach.  Inside is clean & spacious with easy access to the counter, tables both communal & separate with stools & banquette seating.  There is a large outdoor covered seating area with communal tables & stools.

Accessible toilets can be found 500m away at Bowen Park & just under 1km away at Old Parliament House Rose Gardens & Australian Parliament House.  Accessible parking can be found at Windsor Walk. 

Burger Craft

The National Rose Gardens is an accessible open area with level access pathways throughout.

The Rose Gardens were developed at a time when flight was still in its infancy, yet were planted to resemble two roses when viewed from above. The idea was put forward in 1928 but no work was undertaken until 1933, when the Minister for the Interior, John Perkins, planted the first shrub and announced that 2000 of the planned 8000 roses would be planted within a week.

The beds are located on either side of the central lawn in front of Old Parliament House and are open for all to enjoy.

Accessible toilets can be found at the Rose Gardens & accessible parking at Parliament House.

National Rose Gardens

The Centenary Trail is an accessible 145-kilometre self-guided, non-motorised loop trail for walkers, rollers & touring cyclists. It showcases urban & rural Canberra, as well as iconic sites & hidden treasures.  The trail is designed to be accessible for as many walkers & cyclists as possible. It follows management trails, walking tracks & shared paths. It is designed for low intensity use by all walkers, rollers & cyclists of moderate ability, with less than a 10% gradient overall.

The Centenary Trail is divided into daily sections. You can join or leave the trail in many locations. The entire trail can be explored as a 7-day walk, averaging just over 20 km per day or 3-day ride, averaging just over 45 km per day.

The trail can be explored into seven sections 1st being Parliament House to Watson, 2nd Watson to Northern Border Campsite, 3rd Northern Border Campsite to Hall Village, 4th Hall Village to Black Mountain, 5th Black Mountain to Stromlo Forest Park, 6th Stromlo Forest to Tuggeranong Town Centre, 7th Tuggeranong Town Centre to Parliament House.

Accessible toilets can be found along the trail at Australian Parliament House, Old Parliament House Rose Garden, Boundless Playground & Manuka Terrace.

Canberra Centenary Trail

Little Bird is an accessible cafe located in the heart of Barton featuring step free entry. 

White tables & chairs line the interior with racks of greenery hanging above diners with easy access to long timber-clad counter bar.   There is a large outdoor terrace with ample tables & chairs.

Accessible toilets can be found at Bowen Park, Old Parliament House & Australian Parliament House.  Accessible parking can be found Windsor Walk.

Little Bird

King George V Memorial is accessed via paved level pathway approach situated outside Old Parliament House.

Originally commissioned in 1936, King George V Memorial was not completed until 1953, due to the Second World War.

The work consists of a bronze statue of George V on one side of a granite pylon and a stone statue of Saint George on the other, to symbolise the leadership of George V through the First World War.

In 1953 it was located on the central land axis, directly across from Old Parliament House, but was moved to one side in 1968. 

Accessible bathrooms can be found at Old Parliament House, Rose Garden & Treasury Building.   Accessible parking can be found at Questacon, Car park 23, 31, 19 & National Gallery of Australia.

King George V Memorial

Chifley's Bar & Grill is an accessible restaurant located in the Hotel Kurrajoung, CBD Canberra.  

The restaurant retains a sense of history with its warm, nostalgic interior, comfortable leather chairs, elegant décor & glassed-in terrace overlooking the hotel gardens. There are also freestanding tables & chairs, banquette seating, easy access to the bar & covered outside seating area.

Chifley’s Bar & Grill pays homage to the region’s wineries & boutique food producers with a seasonal modern menu.  Serving steaks, seafood, chicken & other dishes cooked on the grill which are a speciality. The menu also features pasta, risotto, a wide range of vegetarian options, dishes designed for sharing, & tempting desserts.  There is a wide range of local & international wines, cocktails, craft beers & ciders.

Acccessible parking can be found onsite, accessible toilets under 500m away at Bowen Park & just further away at Parliament House & Old Parliament House Rose Garden.  

Chifley's Bar and Grill

Vincent is an accessible restaurant hidden amongst the Government Departments & new apartments of the leafy suburb of Barton renowned for its innovative & unconventional cuisine.

The venue offers step free entry to its dark & moody yet warm & ambient interior featuring high tables, stools, banquette seating & easy access to the bar.  Outside there are picnic benches with umbrella shase.

Accessible parking spots can be found on Allardyce Street where the accessible pathway approach is to the venue (there are steps at the front).  Accessible toilets can be found under 500m away at Bowen Park & Old Parliament House Rose Garden.

Vincent Restaurant

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is located on the lawns opposite Parliament House, Canberra & is a permanent protest occupation site as a focus for representing the political rights of Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people.

Strictly speaking this is not a tourist destination or an "embassy" in the normal sense of the term. Rather it is a place where you may go to learn and understand something of the story behind the "Embassy".

Accessible bathrooms can be found at Old Parliament House, Rose Garden & Treasury Building. Accessible parking can be found at Questacon, Car park 23, 31, 19 & National Gallery of Australia.

On 26 January 1972 four Indigenous men set up a beach umbrella on the lawns.  Describing the umbrella as the Aboriginal Embassy, the men were protesting the McMahon government’s approach to Indigenous land rights.

The  Aboriginal Tent Embassy is situated on the lawn with paved level pathways around it.

Aboriginal Tent Embassy

Genki is an accessible sushi restaurant  on Macquarie Street, Braddon.

Genki offers step free entry to glass door via paved level pathway approach.  Inside is spacious with easy access to the counter, freestanding tables & chairs & further umbrella shaded outside seating.  

Accessible toilets can be found under 1km away at Old parliament House Rose Gardens & Australian Parliament House.  Accessible parking can be found at Windsor Walk.

Genki

Yogis Kitchen is an accessible Indian restaurant located on Macquarie Street, Barton.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to glass door.  Inside there is easy access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs, stools & banquette seating along one wall.

Accessible parking can be foud right outside & accessible toilets at Bowen Park.

Yogis Kitchen

Barton Kebab & Pides is an accessible Turkish kebab & pide shop offering both eat-in & takeaway options located on Macquarie Street, Barton.

The venue features step free entry to large glass door via paved level pathway approach.  The venue is clean & well-maintained with easy access to the counter & freestanding tables & chairs inside & outside.

Accessible parking is right outside & accessible bathroom under 400m away at Bowen Park. 

Barton Kebab

The Federation Centenary Fountain can be found in front of Old Parliament House.  They feature paved level pathway approach but unfortunately the heritage-listed fountains are broken & not operational.

The Fountains were envisaged by Walter Burley Griffin in his plan for Canberra but were not commissioned until 1968.  They were refurbished between 1997 & 2000 but from 2000 to 2013 only operated intermittently, ceasing completely in 2014.

Accessible toilets can be found at the Museum of Australia, Old Parliament House Rose Gardens & Treasury Building. 

Accessible parking can be found at Questacon, Car park 23, 31,  19 & National Gallery of Australia.

Federation Centenary Fountains

KOTO is an accessible Japanese restaurant located in The Lobby building in Canberra's King George Terrace.  KOTO is an intergral part of the national Triangle's new precinct, The lawns of The Lobby.  KOTO has been designed to protect the legacy of The Lobby building & continue the hospitality history in teh 50-year-old pavillion, including private dining.

KOTO offers step free entry to large entry doors into a spacious lobby via paved pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs along with communal bar counter seating.  There is also outdoor seating.

Both accessible parking & accessible toilet are both onsite.

KOTO Restaurant

Rosa's is an accessible venue located at the idyllic Lawns of the Lobby serving pizza, paninis & drinks throughout the day, along with pastries & coffee for breakfast.

The venue features large open decked seating area with frestanding tables, chairs, high tables with stools, some umbrella shaded seating & access to the counter.  

Accessible toilets can be found at Parliament House, accessible parking in the large car park next door.

Rosa's

Parliament House also known as Capital Hill or simply Parliament is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia situated on the southern apex of the Parliamentary Triangle atop Capital Hill, at the meeting point of Commonwealth, Adelaide, Canberra and Kings Avenue enclosed by the State Circle.

Parliament House offers paved pathway approach to step free entry with daily guided tours to explore the architecture, history, art collections, Great Hall Tapestry, Chambers of the Senate & House of Representatives,  & behind-the-scenes experience (bookings are essential). Parliament House contains offers 4,700 roooms with many roooms open to the public. The main foyer contains a marble staircase & leads to the Great Hall with the large tapestry.

There is a Parliament Shop offering step free entry with space to move around the ailses & easy access to the counter.  

There is also the Queen's Terrace Cafe with step free entry lots of space to move around, freestanding tables & chairs & easy access to the counter.  There is accessible outside tables & chairs with umbrela shade.

Accessible toilets can be found closeby at Old Parliament Rose Gardens & parking onsite. 

Parliament House

Eighty/Twenty is an accessible cafe serving healthy, clean, natural & unprocessed whole foods.   With five locations across Canberra this Eighty/Twenty is located on Brisbane Avenue, Barton.

The venue offers step free entry to wide glass door via paved pathway approach.  Inside has a modern & minimalist design, with a bright, airy atmosphere & easy access to the counter. The seating area is spacious & comfortable, with both indoor & outdoor seating options available. 

Accessible toilets can be found 500m away at Bowen Park & under 1km away at Australian Parliament House & Old Parliament Housr Rose Garden.  

Accessible prking can be found 5 mins away at Little National - At Grade Car Park on National Circuit.

Eighty/Twenty Food Barton

Two designated accessible parking bays can be found in Wilsons car park on Darling Street, Barton.

The two spaces are situated next to each other accessed via paved level pathway with drop kerb.

The National Portrait Gallery is an accessible venue with the purpose to increase the understanding & appreciation of the Australian people –  identity, history, culture, creativity & diversity – through portraiture.

The Gallery offers step free entry via paved pathway approach located on King Edward Terrace in front of the High Court & next to National Gallery of Australia.  The Gallery provide free access services to all visitors with disability or access requirements. Some programs may require purchase of an exhibition ticket.  The Gallery site, the Collection, exhibitions & public programs are accessible to all.

Wheelchairs & walkers are available to use for free. Wheelchair access is available in the Gallery public spaces, with lift access from the underground to the public ground level.

Registered assistance & Guide Dogs are more than welcome in all spaces at the Gallery.

Accessible toilets are located on the ground level next to both the Cloak Room and Education Studio.

The Curatoreum/Portrait Gallery Store is a great place to enjoy the art of browsing with a treasure trove of the interesting & unusual, showcasing cutting edge designer jewellery, ceramics and textiles in addition to its extensive specialist art & design literary offering.

The Fresh Collective/Portrait Cafe offers a casual dining experience in a relaxed, light-filled space & on an outdoor terrace. Their food is fresh, homemade where possible, & features seasonal produce from local community-focused producers. They have a broad selection of pastries, cakes, snacks, freshly made salads & sandwiches complemented by a selection of coffee, soft drinks, wine & beer.

There is an Underground carpark accessed from Parkes Place.  Disability parking permit holders can validate their parking ticket for free at the Information Desk.

National Portrait Gallery

Ritual is an accessible cafe located at the bottom of the Little Nation Hotel, National Circuit, Barton.  

The cafe features step free entry via paved level pathway approach with easy access to the counter, freestanding tables, stools, communal tables, lots of plants, fixed banquette seating with further outside seating.

Accesible toilets can be found Telopea Park, Bowen Park & Old Parliament House Rose Gardens with accessible & lots of regular parking at the car park opposite.

Ritual Cafe

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is an accessible, interactive science communication facility in Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone which offers interactive & hands-on experiences in themed galleries.

The venue is open for timed sessions to inspire imaginations with the world of science & technology. Tickets must be pre-booked online for all visitors in your group, including babies and children. It is recommended to book early as tickets for each session are limited.

The minimum 2-hour session visit to Questacon (although some visitors will need longer) includes travel from the centre of an earthquake, to the heart of a beehive, all the way to outer space.  The Awesome Earth exhibition highlights the mighty power & stunning beauty of our planet & the universe.  Q Lab offers a dynamic experimental environment along with Evening Experiences, sessions starting at 5 pm or 7 pm.

Questacon is committed to enabling Centre-wide disability access to their facilities & services with step free entry.  

Atomic Café at Questacon offers step free entry & easy access to the counter, freestanding tables & chairs & outside covered seating. Locally owned & operated by Atomic Catering they pride themselves on providing delicious products & excellent service in a relaxed environment.

Accessible parking & toilets can be found onsite.  Further accessible toilets can be found at the National Library, Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk, National Gallery & Old Parliament House Rose Gardens.

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre

The National Gallery of Australia is an accessible gallery showing world-class exhibitions located on the shores of Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin.

There are free access programs to support your exploration of the Gallery. These programs are designed with and for people with disabilities. They include tours, workshops and opportunities for individuals and communities to engage with the Gallery’s collection and exhibitions.  Wheelchairs, motorised scooters, wheelie walkers & walking sticks are available for free. For more information call +61 2 6240 6411 to speak to a member of our Visitor Experience team or email information@nga.gov.au.  

The National Gallery is family friendly & offers a range of experiences for the whole family including a range of inclusive public programs designed to inspire creativity & learning.  

The Gallery grounds encompass the Sculpture Garden & the Australian Garden featuring almost 30 works of art.   There is also a specialist art library housing the most comprehensive collection of visual arts literature in Australia.  A Members Lounge overlooking overlooking the Sculpture Garden (lakeside) & Lake Burley Griffin.  The Art Store located on the Ground Level near the main entrance & the Street Café featuring indoor & outdoor seating, great coffee, delicious sweet & savoury snacks & light lunch options.

Accessible toilets are located on Ground level near the cloakroom, and on Level 1 near the James Fairfax Theatre.

The Gallery has an underground carpark with eight spaces reserved for visitors with disability. They are located close to lift access, which will take you to the main entrance of the Gallery. The entrance to the Gallery’s main underground carpark is down a ramp from Parkes Place. As you turn off King Edward Terrace into Parkes Place the entrance is immediately on your right. To enter the carpark, take a ticket and the boom gate will automatically lift.

There are also four reserved spaces for people with disability in the above-ground carpark off Bowen Drive, which is open to the public on weekends and public holidays. Access to the Gallery main entrance from this carpark is via the Australian Gardens and a ramp. The distance to the Gallery’s entrance is approximately 80m and the route is not protected from weather. To access these reserved parking spaces on Mon–Fri, use the intercom button to alert the Security team who will open the boom gate.

Free parking is available for both carparks when the boom gate ticket is presented at the concierge desk in the main foyer for validation at the end of your visit. You may be asked to present a disability parking permit to verify your use of this space.

information@nga.gov.au

National Gallery of Australia

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Place Of Worship

Located in the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture this Labyrinth can be seen when walk past the buildings on the right (St Mark's Theological Centre) and the Giant Cross, and Firepit, and then about 20m beyond is the labyrinth.

Parking is available and the terrain is mixed so assistance would be ideal for wheelchairs users. 

No toilets available,  but you can visit Old Parliament  3 mins drive. 

Canberra labyrinth

Ten designated accessible parking bays can be found in the large Questacon car park.

Paved level pathways lead to the Questacon building. 

The Chairman & Yip is an iconic Canberra institution, operating for 30 years and one of the capital's most highly regarded restaurants. Centrally located & accessible in the Hotel Realm precinct in Barton, serving modern Pan-Asian cuisine in spacious and elegant surrounds, with private dining rooms, fully-enclosed balcony garden.

The venue offers step free access via the hotel entry.   Tables are spaciously dotted throughout the dining room with non fixed chairs along with fixed seating booths.  There’s also an accessible outdoor terrace that’s primed for year-round dining.

Accessible toilets can be found within the hotel, Telopea & Bowen Park. accessible parking at the Brassey Hotel & Little National - At Grade Car Park.

Chairman & Yip

The Presbyterian Church of St. Andrew's is a welcoming place of worship and spiritual growth, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of the Presbyterian faith.

Located near the Parliamentary Triangle, the church offers a serene and accessible setting for community activities and the sharing of Christian values with fellow believers. The church hosts various community gatherings and events, such as the Monday Evening Bible Study and the Ladies Tuesday Group. For more information on additional activities, please contact the church at 02 6295 3457.

Sunday services are held at 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with a mid-week service on Wednesdays at 12:45 PM.

For a full schedule of upcoming events, visit their calendar page: https://www.standrewscanberra.com/events/.

The church can be reached by private transport, with designated drop-off and disabled parking spots located at the front of the building. A small access ramp is available from the sidewalk.

The main access ramp, located at the side entrance, provides easy access to the worship area for individuals with mobility challenges. Clear signage is provided to guide visitors to this entrance.

If you need further assistance, please notify the church staff in advance so they can accommodate your needs. Office hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Be sure to inform them of any specific support you may require.

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Presbyterian Church of Saint Andrew

Med is an accessible Mediterranean restaurant at the base of Barton’s Burbury Hotel with paved level pathway approach to side ramps as there are steps at the front of the hotel.

The restaurant is accessed via huge glass & wooden oval door into spacious interior with floor to ceiling windows & access to the bar.  The dining area features freestanding tables, chairs, banquette seating & large outdoor covered courtyard dining.  

The restaurant menu goes big on share plates drawing on flavors from Turkey, Greece & large swathes of the Middle East.  A tight wine list takes in local & international options, including lesser-known ones from Lebanon’s thriving scene, such as marijuana-farmers-turned-winemakers Couvent Rouge.

Accessible parking & toilets can be found in the hotel.

Med Barton

The High Court of Australia is an accessible venue with paved pathway approach to revolving doors.  The very spacious foyer allows for easy access & there are ramps to differnt levels.   The building is open to the public from 9.45am to 4.30pm Monday through Friday, except for public holidays, & Sunday from midday to 4.00pm.  Admission to the High Court building is free of charge.  

Visitors are welcome to visit the building during opening hours & a Court Guide is available in each courtroom providing information about the history, role, function & its architecture.  On sitting days, visitors are welcome to view the sitting Court.  Booked tours are also available.

Accessible toilets can be found 200m away at National Gallery of Australia, 300m away at Commonwealth Place Weestern Kiosk & 600m away at National Library.  Accessible parking can be found at Car Park 33 on Parks Place Way.

High Court of Australia

Five designated accessible parking bays can be found outside the entrance to the Treasury Building.

The bays are situated next to each other with a large accessible vehicle dropping area inbetween.  All have drop kerb with access to paved level pathway.

The Sculpture Garden is situated between the National Gallery and the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

The diagonal of the main pathway and the floor plan of the garden repeats the triangular architecture of the main building.  The accessible paved level pathways are available all around the gardens.

Underground paid parking is accessed via Parkes Place. Payment for parking is by card only, and is free from 5pm for after-hours events, or for those with a valid disability parking permit.

Accessible parking is available in the underground parking station. The eight reserved accessible spaces are close to lift access, bringing you to the main entry. Present your parking ticket and disability parking permit at the front desk in the main foyer at the end of your visit for validation.

Accessible bathrooms can be found in the National Gallery along with Cafe Fitout & Kitchen by Pop-up Mike with covered outdoor seating, lifts & ramps inside the Gallery

Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Australia 

Maple + Clove is an accessible venue located at the heart of the Realm Precinct in leafy Barton.  Maple + Clove believes nature provides seasonal food to nourish your body naturally with their wholesome meals cooked on the premises daily, using fresh, local, seasonal &wholefood ingredients.

The venue features step free access via paved pathway approach to wide doorway.  Inside there are communal long tables with stools, fixed banquette seating with tables & chairs & ample outside tables & chairs covered by umbrellas. 

Accessible toilets can be found just under 500m away at Telopea Park, Bowen Park & Manuka Terrace.  Accessible parking can be found  at Brassey Hotel & Little National car park at National Circuit.

Maple + Clove

The Promenade Cafe is a seasonal Modern Australian dining & breakfast buffet in an elegant space with wood-accented decor situated in the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

The hotel offers step free entry via paved level pathway approach to large open lobby.  There is open plan entry into the restaurant with frestanding tables, chairs, access to the found counters, bar & booth seating.

Accessible amenities are available in the hotel with lift access.

The Promenade Cafe

Canberra Contemporary Art Space is an accessible art venue located on Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes with a second gallery in Manuka.

The gallery features step free entry via paved level pathway approach to the large open gallery with exhibitions by local, national & international artists.

 Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am - 5pm during exhibition dates. Entry is free.

Accessible toilets can be found 120m away at Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk, 400m away at National Gallery, National Library & Treasury Building.  Accessible parking can be found on Parks place way at car park 33 & 31. 

Canberra Contemporary Art Space

On-Lake Cafe is an accessible cafe located in Bowen Park, Barton.  

The cafe features a ramp into the cafe with paved level pathway approach. There is easy access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs & outside seating.

There are accessible pathways along the lake, free BBQs & picnic benches in Bowen Park. 

Accessible toilets are located in Bowen Park & a large car park.

On-Lake Cafe

Waters Edge is an accessible 1 Hat restaurant located in the middle of international flag presentation on the shore of Lake Burley, Griffin.

The venue offers step free entry with spacious lakeside dining area with ceiling-high windows, freestanding white tablecloth tables & chairs.  There are also the Dining Dome Experience which features exclusive individual domes with tables of 2, an extra large dome with other 5 x tables of 2 or corporate  dinner for 14.   All with views overlooking the water.

Accessible toilets can be found closeby at Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk.  Accesible parking can be found nearby at Questacon, Car Park 33 & 32.

Water's Edge Fine Dining Restaurant

National Library of Australia is an accessible library with step free access via the Library foyer, Main Reading Room & exhibition galleries through automatic doors.

All other areas on the Ground Floor, including the Bookshop & Bookplate café, are accessible through open doorways.  You can access the building by the ramp on the south side of the building.  There are 15 stone steps leading to the front entrance. The steps have handrails that are lit at night.

Inside there are lifts with control panels at convenient height for people using wheelchairs.  Wheelchairs are available from the Foyer Information Desk on the Ground Floor.  All reading rooms have wheelchair-accessible desks.  There is a wheelchair-accessible photocopier in the Main Reading Room.  Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on the Ground Floor and Lower Ground Floor.

There are 8 accessible car spaces are available in the carpark off Parkes Place, on the south side of the building. Signage and road markers show these areas.

National Library of Australia

Bookplate is an accessible cafe located in the National Library of Australia offering a warm & inviting indoor dining space as well as an outdoor terrace with magnificent panoramic views of Lake Burley Griffin.

There are freestanding tables & chairs both inside & outside.  The restaurant offers an array of breakfast options, a large range of housemade cakes & petit slices, coffee, fresh-pressed juices, healthy smoothies, classic & craft beers, local wines, lunch & brunch options.

Accessible toilets can be found onsite with further ones at the Treasury Building & Old Parliament House Rose Gardens.  

Accessible parking can be found at Car Park 32 & 33 on Parkes Place & Questacon.  

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