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The National Rock Garden will celebrate Australia's rich geological heritage in a beautiful parkland setting in the national capital. A permanent display will showcase the diversity of the rocks and minerals that contribute so significantly to the nation's landscapes, heritage and prosperity.

Lord Howe Island, NSW
The Twelve Apostles, VIC
Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula), WA
Remarkable Rocks, SA
Kalgoorlie Super Pit, WA
Canberra road cutting, ACT
Bay of Fires, TAS
Barron Falls, QLD
Wave Rock, WA

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Cnr of Barrenjoey and Lady Denman Drives
Canberra
ACT 2600 Australia

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News & Downloads

NRG Newsletter #23 is now available on the News & Downloads page

Read about the latest rock to arrive in Canberra, hear why the NRG needs younger rocks for the collection, discover a French connection – and can anyone help Brad find a zebra rock shirt?!

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Feature Rock

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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Acknowledgement of Country

The National Rock Garden acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, Elders and youth; past, present and emerging.