Getting here and parking
Where to find us
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
Ngunawal Country
King Edward Terrace
Canberra ACT 2600
Walk, cycle or e‑scooter
- Questacon is a 30-minute walk across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge from Canberra's central business district.
- Questacon is close to bicycle routes along Lake Burley Griffin and the Parliamentary Zone. Bicycle parking is available near the carpark on Parkes Place West.
- Shared e-scooters (Beam Mobility or Neuron Mobility) are available for hire within the Parliamentary Zone.
Bus or tram
Questacon is accessible using public transport. Plan your Questacon trip using the Transport Canberra Journey Planner
Parking
Paid parking is available in 2 carparks on Parkes Place West:
- Carpark 1 offers hourly parking (maximum 4 hours) at $3.60 per hour.
- Carpark 2 offers hourly or all-day parking, capped at $16 per day.
Payments can be made by coin, card or phone app.
Accessible parking spaces are available in both carparks free of charge for Australian Disability Parking Permit holders.
Acknowledgement of Country
Questacon acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians and first scientists, makers and innovators of this land and their continuing connection to Country.
We pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.