National Capital Authority

International Flag Display Flies Again

Take a walk through the revitalised flag display at Commonwealth Place

Artist impression of Blundells Cottage after landscaping works

Blundells Cottage closed

We're currently undertaking landscaping and conservation works but will reopen in August 2018

An old photo of two women at northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin

National Capital Exhibition redevelopment

We've temporarily moved to Commonwealth Place until early September 2018 - come and visit!

People gathered at a National Carillon concert

Carillon Concerts

Enjoy live Carillon music every Wednesday and Sunday by the lake

An aerial photo of the National Land

Works Approvals

Lodge your application via the WAel Portal

Parking in the Parlimentary Zone

Information about Paid Parking

Pay a Parking Infringement Notice

Lanterns at the enlighten festival

Looking for a venue?

Commonwealth Park East

Commonwealth Park West

School children learning about Lake Burley Griffin

Education resources

Classroom Activities

Family activities

High school education kit

Primary school education kit

Book a school education program or a free walking tour here

Concert held at the Parliament lawn

Events on National Land

Plan your own event

Event fees and charges

Lake Burley Griffin

A swimmer at Lake Burley Griffin

News and updates

Media releases

14 Jun

Interpretive works on Blundells Cottage to provide insight into the past

7 Jun

Illegal fishing enforcement blitz begins on ACT waterways

31 May

Partial road closure – Lady Denman Drive

25 May

Marking Canberra’s first Reconciliation Day

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Road and lake closures

18 Aug

Vietnam Veterans Day Remembrance Service

10 Aug

HMAS Canberra Commemorative Service

26 Jul

65th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Commemorative Service Rehersal

More temporary road and Lake closures

Tweets by @nca_media

More NCA tweets

Planning works in the National Capital?

A photo of the Bowen Place Crossing

Your National Capital

Enhancing your capital

Some of the NCA's current and completed projects include:

Public consultation

Current consultations

6 Days

Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of dual occupancy residence at 71 National Circuit, Deakin

More current consultations.