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The Embassies (or 'High Commissions' for the British Commonwealth) of overseas countries are located in Canberra. Many are in building styles reflecting those of their country. The Papua New Guinea High Commission is one of the more spectacular examples, displaying a Melanesian longhouse style.
It is interesting that the security concerns at the Embassies/High Commissions seem to be the inverse of the country's size. So the PNG High Commission (see pic 2) actually has a sign outside inviting visitors. Note also the carved poles in that photo.
The High Commissions/Embassy in this and the following tips are within close walking distance of each other. Address: Forster Cres, Yarralumla.Directions: Heading down Commonwealth Ave, turn R at the last set of lights before New Parl't House, then first left and the PNG High Commission is on your left just before the road swings to the right.
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If you have visited the High Commissions I have listed above, you could not fail to have noticed the extensive buildings and grounds of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, immediately across the way. This is an excellent example of building in the national style.
When I took the photos there was little visible security, apart from a large steel fence and closed gate, but I would expect that no nonsense would be tolerated! Outside was a very visible ongoing protest by Falung Gung members, on both sides of the road, and a steady stream of (apparently) chinese visitors who were ignoring the protest and frantically taking photos of each other outside their Embassy.
For a view inside the Embassy, there is a tip in the "Off the Beaten Path" section, also a travelogue of photos. Address: Coronation Dve, YarralumlaDirections: Heading down Commonwealth Ave, turn R at the last set of lights before New Parl't House, then first left into Forster Ave, turn your vehicle and park on the Chinese Embassy side of the street. Parking is prohibited in Coronation Drive outside the embassy.
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Tin cows outside the NZ High
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I'd have thought they should be sheep...... (LOL) Address: Forster Cres, YarralumlaDirections: Heading down Commonwealth Ave, turn R at the last set of lights before New Parl't House, then first left past the British High Commission. You will need to park on the other side of the street, but can turn at the PNG High Commission.
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Embassy of Poland is located in 7 Turrana Street. The area where embassies have their buildings is called Yarralumla. It is closed to the Parliament. If you are lucky you may see kangaroos in the area.
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I was quite intrigued by this. It does not, as you can see, look like you would expect any embassy to look. Apparently it's quite controversial. The way it was explained to me is that the Aboriginals were given this land for an embassy, and this is the kind of thing they felt comfortable with...and a lot of people really don't like it. Those sticks in the ground each represent one year of white oppression. There are more then 200... Leave a Comment
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 by Koleno
View the many country Embassy located in this capital city. We have always enjoyed viewing Embassy when visiting other countries capital cities.
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As the country's capitol, all the embassies are here. Most of them are in a very small area, and it's fun to walk around to look at the different architectural styles. For example, the US embassy is designed in a traditional Southern style, the Japanese has traditional gardens, the Italian one looks like it came from ancient Rome, etc.
Of course, you have to look at them through locked gates, but it's fun anyway. Leave a Comment
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You could drive or walk past the different embassy offices.Each embassy has a unique building that reflects the culture and archietechture that particular nation.Since they are all situated close to each other,you could either take a drive through or just walk around.
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 inside by ZiOOlek
Indonesian Embassy in Canberra was officially opened by President Soeharto on 7th February 1972. Address: 8 Darwin AvenuePhone: (+61 2) 6250 8600Directions: YarralumlaWebsite: www.kbri-canberra.org.au Other Contact: indonemb@kbri-canberra.org.au
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