High Court of Australia

The High Court of Australia in Parkes, Canberra, is the nation's highest court and final court of appeal, located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the Parliamentary Triangle. Opened in 1980 and heritage-listed, the Brutalist building designed by Christopher Kringas and Colin Madigan is notable for its dramatic concrete and glass design, expansive Public Hall, three courtrooms, and role in interpreting the Australian Constitution.

Visitors can expect a striking Brutalist building overlooking Lake Burley Griffin with a large glass-walled Public Hall, three courtrooms open to public viewing when in session, exhibitions on the history and work of the Court, portrait gallery, and interpretive displays. The site offers guided tours, self-guided exploration of public areas, views across the lake to the Parliamentary Triangle, and landscaped forecourt and surrounds within the national cultural precinct.