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Sunrise

Sunrise at Parliament

Start early to catch the first light on Canberra’s most iconic building.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 05:48

    Queen’s Terrace Café

    Grab a coffee to keep you warm before the climb.

  2. 05:58

    Parliament House of Australia

    Walk up the grassy mound to the forecourt. The sun rises in the WSW, casting golden light on the facade.

  3. 06:28

    Queen’s Terrace Café

    Head back inside to the Queens Terrace Café for a proper breakfast while the light is still soft.

Local tip

The café opens at 09:00. Arrive by 09:00 to secure a seat before the morning rush.

Check before you go

  • Queen’s Terrace Café opens at 09:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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