Parliament House Rocks
Overview
As part of Earth Science Week 2026, Parliament House is partnering with Geoscience Australia to present Parliament House Rocks, a special family-friendly tour exploring the remarkable geology of Australia's iconic Parliament House.
Led by Geoscience Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Steve Hill, this tour will uncover the fascinating stories behind the building's stones, granites and marbles.
On this family-friendly tour, Dr Hill will reveal how stones from Australia and around the world were carefully selected to help tell our national story. Along the way, you'll discover the geology behind the building's architecture, artwork, cultural symbolism and surrounding landscape. See how geology, history and design come together at one of Australia's most significant buildings.
As the majority of the tour is outside, please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Dates
10 Oct 2026- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant
- Electric Vehicle Charging Point
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.