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High Court of Australia

Parkes Place, Canberra 2600, Australia
+61-2-6270 6811
Ranked #16 of 93 attractions in Canberra
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Great location and easy to get to, it is worth having a look and if you can work it doing a tour. More

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Canberra, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If law is for common people this place is really overdone. The whole building lets you know that judges are superior to th rest of us. A marvel in that it says so much more about some judges and the High Court than they would normally care to reveal. The building is almost a joke. Each judge even has a... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
298 helpful votes 298 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

The High Court of Australia is the blocky building that is prominent on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin. It’s functional and abrupt exterior belies a lovely, spacious interior, with eye catching artwork and an unusual design. Like several others, I arrived in time for the published 3pm tour, but it didn’t happen. Rather, I was surprised that the... More

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Sydney Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Went to this upon our daughters insistance and were pleasantly suprised how nice it was. Visited two courts and had guides to explain the functions and set up of the courts. A very educational and interesting place to see. Beautiful building with lovely views. More

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Woy Woy, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Staff were courteous and helpful, well worth the look. More

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Canberra
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This is an amazing building. Well worth a visit. It doesn't take very long to get around. The staff are very helpful and willing to explain the three different courts. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

As one of the above, I loved attending the cases that are open to the public. The staff are fantastic and extremely helpful. The history of the place isnt to be ignored including the simple wood panelling of the court rooms. More

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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

interesting building, but much more important for functions carried out in it. Has large public galleries, so even if you are not a lawyer, if the Court is sitting, go and observe it when sitting [spend at least half an hour to get a sense of proceedings]- the final court of appeal for Australia and central to the interpretation of... More

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Queanbeyan, Australia
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

It is just a normal court. Only advantage is that it is situated near to the lake, National gallery, portrait gallery, old parliament house etc... If you have time then go... More

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Brisbane
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Okay for no other reason other than to say we have been, we have seen and are aware where the buck stops, the final answer lays, but also, where the vibe of the law is challenged/clarified. Fantastic building. More

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