Reconciliation Place

Reconciliation Place is a sculpture garden built on a raised mound within the Parliamentary Triangle area, featuring art installations along a promenade. The site displays works across different mediums that convey themes through text and imagery spread throughout the grounds.

The garden was established following a national design competition won by architect Simon Kringas, with Sharon Payne serving as Indigenous Cultural Representative. The development process brought together different perspectives in creating this shared space.

The installations here present artworks addressing reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through different artistic approaches and viewpoints. Visitors can walk along an open pathway and discover how various perspectives come together on this shared space.

The garden sits near the High Court of Australia and National Gallery, welcoming visitors year-round without entry charges. The open-air design makes it pleasant to explore at any time, with pathways guiding visitors across the grounds.

The Fire and Water artwork by Judy Watson represents a special example of artistic collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists on the site. The piece stands as one of several works preserving Indigenous Australian leadership and story.

Location: Australian Capital Territory

Inception: 2002

GPS coordinates: -35.30000,149.13300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53