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Reconciliation Place

Winners at the 2019 Canberra Region Tourism Awards!

The National Capital Authority is the proud recipient of the Tourism Visitor Education category award

Chow Down Food Trucks Canberra

Food Trucks are back!

Chow Down from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm in the heart of Canberra

Volunteers at Old Parliament House Gardens

Want to volunteer in the Old Parliament House Gardens?

Learn more how to become part of our Horticultural Volunteer team

National Capital Exhibition

Visit the National Capital Exhibition

Explore Canberra's past present and future at Regatta Point - come and visit!

Aerial View of Canberra

Our trees. Our plan. Our future.

Discover Canberra's iconic treescape and help us plan for its future. Visit: ourtrees.com.au

Blundells Cottage

Blundells Cottage open Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm

Take a trip back in time at Blundells Cottage

An aerial photo of the National Land

Works Approvals

Lodge your application via the WAel Portal

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Lanterns at the enlighten festival

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ANZAC Parade
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Concert held at the Parliament lawn

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Lake Burley Griffin

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  • Lake health and water quality
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News and updates

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30 Aug

Final Carillon Concert this Sunday as Improvements begin for its 50th Anniversary

30 Aug

Chow Down to arrive in the Parliamentary Zone!

16 Aug

Pedal Boats Afloat!

6 Aug

Aqua Park Trial Given Green Light

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Road and lake closures

30 Nov

Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon

18 Nov

Spilt Milk 2019

11 Nov

Remembrance Day National Ceremony 2019

More temporary road and Lake closures
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Planning works in the National Capital?

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Your National Capital

Enhancing your capital

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

  • National Carillon 50th Anniversary Works
  • National Carillon Upgrade Works
  • Kings Avenue Overpass
  • King George V Memorial Works
  • John Gorton Building East Car Park Car Park Lighting Replacement Works
More NCA projects

Public consultation

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Current consultations

5 Days
Blocks 8 & 11 Section 3 Parkes (44 Constitution Avenue) - Stage 1 - Mixed Use Site Redevelopment
More current consultations.
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