Timeline
09:00
Step inside Old Parliament House at 09:00. The building is open from 09:00 to 17:00 daily. Arriving right at opening allows you to explore the Prime Minister’s office and the main parliamentary chambers in relative peace, getting a real feel for the space before the midday rush of visitors.
09:45
Walk five minutes northeast to Cafe Constitution. It is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:30, so it will be fully open and ready for a coffee or a light snack. This is the perfect spot to refuel after your museum visit without straying far from the historic precinct.
10:15
Stroll across the Lawns of Old Parliament House. Located just five minutes northeast of the anchor, these lawns offer a wide, open view of the building’s facade. In the quiet of the morning, the green space provides a calm backdrop for reflection on the political history you just witnessed inside.
Local tip
Check the route for transport options if you are not walking from your accommodation. The Members' Bar inside Old Parliament House is also a notable landmark, though it operates on specific evening hours.
Check before you go
- Old Parliament House is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Cafe Constitution is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:30.
Worth knowing
- Cafe Constitution is open at 09:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).