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New Zealand High Commission - Canberra
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Embassies: Only Canberra has embassies - go and see some
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  • Updated By tiabunna on April 20, 2006
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  • Papua New Guinea High Commission - Canberra
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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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    Embassies: Protest or have your photo taken
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  • Updated By tiabunna on February 17, 2008
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  • Protesters and Photo Takers - Canberra
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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, Yarralumla
  • Directions: 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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    Embassies: Worry the security people.....
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  • By tiabunna on April 20, 2006
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  • Rear entrance to UK High Commission - Canberra
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    The British High Commission is next door to the New Zealand High Commission. Whether it is because Britain is somewhat larger in international importance than NZ, or because it is involved in a certain military action, or because the High Commission is across the road from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China - but the welcome sign was definitely not out here! OK, this is the rear entrance, but it was bristling with security paraphenalia and the security man in the photo gave me a very 'interested' look as I wandered past shortly before taking this photo!

  • Address: rear of UK High Commission
  • Directions: Heading down Commonwealth Ave, turn R at the last set of lights before New Parl't House, then first left. The UK High Commission is on the corner (the main entrance is from Commonwealth Ave). But you are only allowed to park across the street.

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    Embassies: New Zealand High Commission
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  • Updated By tiabunna on April 25, 2006
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  • Tin cows outside the NZ High Commission (expands) - Canberra
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    New Zealand is just across the Tasman Sea from Australia and, not surprisingly, has very close links. It also is not in the 'large nations' category, so although there was no visible visitors welcome sign like that of PNG, the NZ High Commission has a comfortable feel to it - somewhat enhanced by the corrugated iron cows decorating the grass outside! I'd have thought they should be sheep...... (LOL)

  • 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 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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    Embassies: Embassy of the Republic of Poland
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  • Embassies - Canberra
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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.

  • Address: 7 Turrana Street
  • Phone: (+61-2) 6273 1208
  • Website: http://www.poland.org.au/site/index.php?id=93
  • Other Contact: polamb@tpg.com.au

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    Embassies: The Aboriginal Embassy
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  • By Libs on August 25, 2002
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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...

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    Embassies: Embassy Row
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  • By Koleno on August 24, 2002
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  • Embassies - Canberra
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    Embassy Row 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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    Embassies: Embassy of Indonesia
  • By ZiOOlek on April 1, 2007
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    There is a nice exhibition in the building of the Embassy of Indonesia in Canberra. It shows the history, tradition, culture of Indonesia. This is a guided tour and you may just simply visit the exhibition during normal office hours of the Embassy. It is free of charge. Indonesian Embassy in Canberra was officially opened by President Soeharto on 7th February 1972.

  • Address: 8 Darwin Avenue
  • Phone: (+61 2) 6250 8600
  • Directions: Yarralumla
  • Website: www.kbri-canberra.org.au
  • Other Contact: indonemb@kbri-canberra.org.au

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    Embassies: Walk around to look at the Embassies
  • By kooka3 on August 3, 2003
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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.

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    Embassies: Canberra's high and mighty
  • By Gypsy_Saskia on September 3, 2003
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  • Embassies - Canberra
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    The area with the embassies is nice to visit. Interesting architecture, lovely surroundings, quiet and usually peaceful. The South African embassy on the photo is in Cape Dutch style.

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