Tour: Spring Courtyards of Parliament House 2024

Bursting with colour and fragrance, come and explore the private courtyard gardens of Australian Parliament House this Spring.

Parliament House, the seat of Australia's democracy, is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design. As you journey around the springtime blooms, you will stroll through multiple courtyard gardens, each with their own identify formed through sculpture, scale, plant selection, and colour. Discover how the species selection and design have been cultivated to complement the architecture of Parliament House and serve its busy inhabitants. 

Led by a friendly guide, this private walking tour is a rare opportunity to see the beautiful blooming flowers in courtyards not normally open to the public. 

Why not enhance your tour experience by adding a refreshment package to your ticket? A prepaid refreshment package includes a scone and hot beverage of your choice at the Queen’s Terrace Café.

Or make your visit to Parliament House even more special by booking a decadent weekend high tea at Queen’s Terrace Café here.

Plan your visit 

For security purposes, all participants must present photo identification on arrival to join this tour.

Our tours depart on time so please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

This tour is a walking tour, participants make their way through internal areas and private courtyards of the building and may encounter uneven surfaces and changing weather conditions. We recommend comfortable shoes and dressing to the weather conditions. 

Additional information about getting to Parliament House and parking can be found here. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Parliament House.

Image credit: AUSPIC