About Aboriginal Tent Embassy
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is an outdoor installation on King George Terrace in Parkes, Canberra, opposite Old Parliament House within the Parliamentary Triangle. Established on 26 January 1972, it is recognised as the longest continuously occupied site of its type in Australia. The site comprises tents, flags and signage and is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List for its association with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, grassed outdoor site opposite Old Parliament House with a small cluster of tents and shelters, Aboriginal flags and informational signs. The site is unfenced and viewed from the outside within a parkland setting with paved pathways and lawns. There is no formal building or ticketed entry. The surroundings offer views of Old Parliament House, the Parliamentary Triangle and nearby national institutions.
Key highlights
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Outdoor site located opposite Old Parliament House in the Parliamentary Triangle
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Continuously maintained since 26 January 1972
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Listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2015
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Display of Aboriginal flags and interpretive signage
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Location within walking distance of major national institutions and Lake Burley Griffin