The National Rock Garden will celebrate Australia's rich geological heritage in a parkland setting within the national capital, with a permanent display, showcasing the diversity of the rocks, and minerals that contribute so significantly to the nation's landscapes, heritage and prosperity.
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NRG Masterplan is now online:
Download the Masterplan (17 MB)
NRG Newsletter #17 is now available on the News & Downloads page
Learn more about the Mawson Charnockite (on its way to the NRG from Antarctica) and current plans for the NRG, discover which steering committee member has been made a National Geoscience Champion, and find out where and when you can visit our displays at Canberra and Region Heritage Festival events in April and May.
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Tarana Granite
Originally quarried for use in NSW railways, Tarana Granite is an important monumental stone in NSW. It has been used in the Sydney Opera House and the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park in Sydney.
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