The National Gallery of Australia houses many of Australia’s finest art collections, and boasts a selection of indigenous works. The gallery, which opened in 1982, has a permanent art collection which boasts more than 100,000 works and is also home to regular international art and photography exhibitions. There is also a beautiful landscaped garden located in the grounds between the gallery and the banks of Lake Burley Griffin, where many sculptures are on permanent display.

National Gallery of Australia, GPO Box 1150, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
Tel: (02) 6240 6502.
Website: www.nga.gov.au

Air: Canberra International Airport. Rail: Train: Canberra Station. Road: Car: The gallery is situated in central Canberra, on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin.

Australian Tourist Commission
PO Box 2721, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia
Tel: (02) 9360 1111. Fax: (02) 9331 6469.
Website: www.atc.net.au or www.australia.com
Australian Tourist Commission
Gemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill, London SW15 6AA, UK
Tel: (020) 8780 2229 or (0906) 863 3235 (Brochure request line; calls cost 60p per minute). Fax: (020) 8780 1496.

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