Parliament House

The Parliament House of Australia is the focal point of Canberra, the official capital of Australia and an easy day trip from Sydney. This unique boomerang shaped building was designed to replace the out-dated and less functional Old Parliament House.

As part of the bicentennial celebration of Australia, this distinctive building was opened in 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II. Its location lies in a perfectly straight line with two other Canberra landmarks, Old Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. The 81 metre flag pole at its peak is a Canberra icon.