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

Paved level pathways lead to the Questacon building. 

Off-street accessible parking

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

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.  

Bookplate

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

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

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

The International Flag Display in the centre of the National Triangle is situated in Canberra's Parliamentary Zone & colourfully acknowledges the international presence in the National Capital.

The Display consists of 110 flags in total, representing 108 Missions that have a diplomatic presence as well as flags for the European Union and the United Nations, as well as flags of the European Union and the United Nations, identified by a plaque at the base of each flagpole. All national flags are positioned alphabetically, starting closest to the High Court of Australia. The first country listed is Afghanistan and the last, alphabetically speaking, is Zimbabwe.

Originally launched in 1999, by the Governor General, the Hon Sir William Deane, the display has become an important attraction for tourists and locals alike.

The flags are flown 24 hours a day and are lit at night. The display is accessed via paved level pathways with concrete benches dotted along the path.

Accessible toilets can be found closeby 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.

International Flag Display

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

The Open Air Cinemas is a brilliant way to watch some great films under the beautiful Canberra outlook, on the grounds of Patrick White Lawns by the National Library.

This is a an Accessible event with designated wheelchair friendly bathrooms and Parking spaces available by the entry.

Complimentary carer/companion GA  are tickets available .

Bring your own pillows and blankets or can you hire these at the Bar for $5 , while grabbing a cheeky beverage or fresh Popcorn.  Mr Papa food truck offers Peruvian cuisine

Outside food is welcomed just no alcohol allowed .

Bring mosquitos repellent and something warm to put on as it can get nippy once the sun sets !

OpenAir Cinemas - Canberra

Margot is a small accessible espresso & wine bar situated on the lakes edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Parkes right in the middle of the Parliamentary triangle. Flanked by national institutions their focus is on local produce, producers & celebrating the nation’s capital.

The venues alfresco space is fully accessible drawing inspiration from Europe’s best outdoor bars & cafés with freestanding tables & chairs under shaded umbrellas & easy access to the bar counter.

Accessible toilets can be found 30m away at Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk & 70m away at Old Parliament House Rose Garden.  Accessible parking can be found at Car Park 33, 25 Parkes Place & Questacon.

Margot Wine & Espresso Bar

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The Little Burley Market is located on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, with its picturesque location the markets are on every Saturday 9am to 2pm, where you can taste and enjoy many stalls while  taking in the views

The markets are very accessible as they are set up on a wide cement road and pathways. Other areas of the markets are grassed but flat for easy access. 

If parking on Parkes Place West the path along Queen Elizabeth is flat with a kerb ramp. Best time to get accessible parking would be to get there at 9am . Toilets are close by that are Wheelchair accessible and have both right and handed rails for assisting. Other wheelchair bathrooms are accessible at Questacon.

The Little Burley Market

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

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

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

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 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

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

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Welcome to the National Triangle , created by three avenues: Kings , Commonwealth & Constitution Avenue. Making it home to some very important cultural institutions. 

Open all year round with plenty to do: guided tours , art galleries, libraries, restaurants, with many events held throughout the year. So many cultural things to do and experience,  plenty to do with family and friend's.

The triangle is  very accessible with much of the terrain being paved and flat.  It also provides many toilets that are wheelchair friendly in many different locations like Treasury building, Commonwealth Place Western Kiosk, many opened during daylight hours no keys needed.

Parking is available from free accessible ones  like Commonwealth Park to many paid parking spots around the triangle.

National Triangle

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

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.

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National Gallery of Australia

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 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 

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

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.

Cafe Constitution by TreeEighty3 is an accessible venue located in in the heritage-listed National Archives of Australia building in Parks.  

The venue offers strep free entry with a range of freestanding tables & chairs, high tables & stools with floor to ceiling windows & lots of room to move around.

Accessible toilets can be found 200m away at Old Parliament House Rose Garden, National Galery & Bowen Park.  Accessible parking can be found closeby at Car Park 05 & Windsor Walk.  

Cafe Constitution

Captain Cook Memorial Jet is located in Lake Burley  Griffin, the Jet shoots water 114 metres in the air, the water is drawn from the lake through a 50 metre intake tunnel. The Jet is often coloured to commemorate a special occasions. When this is done ,the best location for photos is The National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point.

The Jet is opened everyday from 11am to 2pm.

On the shore you can admire The Terrestrial Bronze Globe highlighting Captain Cooks, many voyages . 

Paid parking available in plenty of areas Regatta Point has accessible spots.

Accessible bathrooms are available one being at Acton Park about 9 min roll.

Captain Cook Memorial Jet

National Capital Exhibition is an accessible exhibition which tells the story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia, located at Regatta Point. 

There is step free access to the venue via paved level pathway approach.  Inside is spacious & you can explore displays featuring the people, events, history & design of this unique, modern, planned city. Discover the people behind the design – Walter Burley Griffin & his wife Marion.  You can learn more about what was here before the city, how the site & the design were chosen, what it might have looked like and what may happen in the future.

The Walter Cafe offers step free access via paved level pathway approach.  Inside are freestanding tables, chairs & large covered balcony with more seating & views over Canberra's iconic Lake Burley Griffin.

Accessible toilets can be found in the Regatta Point Building & Comonwealth Park Multi-use.  Accessible parking can be found closeby on Barrine Drive.

National Capital Exhibition

There is one accessible parking bay in Lennox Park car park situated on Flynn Drive Yarralumla.

The parking bay is located next to the accessible toilets with paved level pathway approach.

Accessible toilets can be found in the Lennox Gardens car park off Flynn Drive.

There is an accessible parking bay next to the the toilet block access  via paved level pathway approach.

The toilets are open Monday to Sunday 7am - 10pm (daylight savings) 7am to 8pm (est). 

Accessible Toilet

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

The Captain Cook Memorial Globe is an accessible Terrestrial Globe around 3 metres in diameter & shows the three routes of Cook's voyages, which are described on the surrounding handrail. Meridians of longitude & parallels of latitude form this open-cage globe, with landmasses depicted in beaten bas-relief copper.  There are paved level pathways around the Memorial & along the waters edge with a large grassed area behind.  

The Captain Cook Memorial Jet is also located here in the Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, directly in front of the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point.    The Jet sends water to a maximum height of 152 metres, pumping it from,& returning it to, the lake. The exit velocity of water leaving the nozzle is 260 kilometres an hour.  Jet operates daily from 11am to 2pm. It is often turned on or coloured for special occasions & the best location from which to take photographs is the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point.

Accessible toilets can be found at the Regatta Point Building, accessible parking along Barrine Drive.

Captain Cook Memorial Globe

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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

The Beijing Gardens are located at Lotus Bay on Lake Burley Griffin, adjacent to Nara Park & Lennox Gardens. The gardens are a Canberra Centenary gift from the Beijing Municipal Government.

There are level stone lead-in pathway around the gardens however there are rock steps at some parts.  A team of Chinese artisans came from China to create the garden's sculptures & pavilion using traditional Chinese stone masonry & methods. They also created the paths, rock gardens & beautiful landscaping using the same methods.

There are BBQ areas at Lotus Bay reserve with scenic views, there is also another BBQ area closeby at Lennox Gardens.  There are also bench seats dotted around the gardens.

Accessible toilets can be found under 700m away at Old Parliament House Rose Garden & Australia Parliament House.  Accessible parking can be found closeby at the Hyatt Hotel (customers only) or further away at Car Park 10, 21 Queen Victoria Terrace.

Beijing Garden

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

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

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

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

The International Brigade Memorial is located in Canberra Nara Peace Park & commemorates the 70 Australian volunteers who fought in the International Brigades on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.

The monument is a wall of sandstone blocks with red brick courses accessed via paved level pathway approach.  There is a low sandstone & brick parapet on its north east side.  On the wall is a bronze plaque above a bas relief map of the Iberian peninsular showing where towns where major battles took place during the war

There is an accessible parking bay situated next to the toilet bloack with an accessible unisex toilet.

International Brigade Memorial

National Carillon is an accessible architectural landmark and a unique musical instrument situated on Queen Elizabeth II Island in Lake Burley Griffin, central Canberra.

Accessed via paved level pathways approach the National Carillon was a gift of the British Government to the people of Australia in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Capital and includes automatic Westminster chimes like Big Ben.

Accessible Other Attraction In National Science And Technology CentreQuestacon - National Science and Technology Centre