Parliament House
Parliament House
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8 contributions
Apr 2022
A local lady recommended we visit the Library at Parliament House and it was a great experience all up. The lady at the main desk was incredibly informative which prompted us to do more while we were there, like hop on the bus and watch newsreels from the 20's to the 70's and get the lift to the top level to see how the Tiwi men fought inn the war, yet were not paid until a decade or two later when they were finally recognised. A good shop and the Senators Cafe has the BEST baby quiches! A stroll outside afforded expansive ocean views from open gardens.
Written 26 May 2022
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Wayne
Sydney, Australia110 contributions
July 2022
I visited the morning of my last day in Darwin. A big mistake - I needed more time than I had. Why? Not only can you do the self guided tour of Parliament House ( they have a guided tour on Fridays) but the building also houses the Territory Library , which had some excellent displays that I could only view briefly. Next time I visit I will allow much more time.
Written 22 July 2022
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Rachelle
46 contributions
Feb 2022
Well worth a visit. The Library alone is worth going to see but closed Mondays. The Timbers used throughout the building are magnificent. Speakers corner a coffee shop atthe back on ground level is worth a stop everything is made on the premises and the view out to the Harbour Magnificent. Just before leaving pay a visit to the Tactile Arts shop, all locally made merchandise, by local Artists.
Written 27 December 2022
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,938 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
This is probably the most impressive building in the Darwin CBD. Known as the “Wedding Cake”, the stylish architecture gives a sense of grandeur to the building. The white colours are stark against the background colours, which emphasises its style. The gardens around the Parliament House are well maintained and equally beautiful.
Written 4 November 2022
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ronp1954
Langford, Australia794 contributions
Aug 2022
Nicely designed building which we would have liked to see a bit of the inside, which was noit possible when we were here. Set amongst some lovely grounds where we walked our dog. Apparently it has a nickname amongst the locals where it is known as the wedding cake. Why? it is square and white, with a lot of fruit on the inside mixed with alcohol.
Written 28 September 2022
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MelbourneTed
Surrey Hills, Australia90 contributions
Aug 2023
Such an informative and interesting tour, and I enjoyed spending more time afterwards exploring the building (including the library). Visiting Parliament House ended up being an unexpected highlight of my stay in Darwin. There are self-guided walking tour brochures available at the entrance.
Written 14 August 2023
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,293 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Parliament House is Australia's newest Parliament House and opened by Governor-general Bill Hayden on February 19, 1942. It was the old Post office and 10 people died in 1942 when bombed by the Japanese in August 1942 during World War 11, There is a plaque on the floor It is in 15 Mitchell Street. The NT Library is to the left and lets you print up to 20 pages free.
Written 25 September 2023
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Mooondance
Melbourne, Australia33 contributions
June 2022 • Solo
Interesting & well presented HIS- Story of Darwin.
The exhibition in the library on the history of Darwin was good but could be better. There’s a lot of stories, photos & film about men’s achievements. The films were worth watching as they were quite archival. I also think that seeing as they include music & some art that a history of its literature- authors, poets & even journalism would be an insightful addition. I enjoyed a coffee at the Speakers Cafe. It was also a good activity to do to stay cool in the heat of the morning when these no breeze at this time of year.
The exhibition in the library on the history of Darwin was good but could be better. There’s a lot of stories, photos & film about men’s achievements. The films were worth watching as they were quite archival. I also think that seeing as they include music & some art that a history of its literature- authors, poets & even journalism would be an insightful addition. I enjoyed a coffee at the Speakers Cafe. It was also a good activity to do to stay cool in the heat of the morning when these no breeze at this time of year.
Written 7 June 2022
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Pioneer749954
Australia36 contributions
Jan 2022
Parliament House was a beautiful treasure to visit when we were in Darwin. There is a lot of information about the history of politics with these walls. Also hidden away in this magnificent building is the library, which had a wonderful historic display. We completed our visit with a lovely morning tea at the ‘Speakers Corner cafe’, where the coffee and cake was delicious.
Written 21 January 2022
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Rebecca B
6 contributions
Nov 2022
We strolled in early one morning and were the only visitors. We had an enjoyable look around. There seemed to be a good exhibition on in the library which wasn't open at the time we were visiting. There seems to be a cafe in the building with a lovely outlook
Written 30 November 2022
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there are free parliament house tours on a sat at 9am and 11am and at the .oment on a wed morning at 11am. you can do a self gui ded tour . Thers a brochure there you can pick updated
Written 22 July 2017
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