Telstra Tower
Monument and Scenic Lookout
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""It's like the Eiffel Tower of Australia""(2 Tips)
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Indoor and outdoor viewing areas. The indoor one is well labeled so you can see landmarks easilyUpvote2Downvote
Natalee-Jewel KirbyApril 21, 2013Adults $7.50 children $3.00 to access the view! You can't really see any views without paying to going into the tower!
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FernandoFebruary 14, 2014Arrive before sunset and wait until it's dark, takes time but it worths!
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Carleton CoffrinMay 3, 2014Don't miss the video in the exhibition on the bottom floor. Fantastically retro!UpvoteDownvote
Konstantin PristavkaDecember 31, 2013It shows you entire Canberra. And the Tower is actually bigger than it looks from the distance.UpvoteDownvote
Y TJanuary 5, 2012Watch the cyclists and people jogging as you drive up to the tower.Upvote6Downvote- Guy AllenSeptember 7, 2014You can buy and send a post card from Australia's highest post box, if you like.UpvoteDownvote
If only Canberra mobile coverage was as good as the tower tall.Upvote1Downvote
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"This memorial was officially opened by the Queen in 1954. This month (Aug 2011) restoration/ maintenance starts."
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"Make sure you book a tour ahead of time if you want to get in to see the parliament sitting!"
Rebecca Peet - 9.2
"Awesome. Did the tour which gave us a good basis for seeing more. On problem was we never made it back. If you want to visit give yourself 3+ hours to explore."
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