National Carillon
Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

National Carillon is an attraction in Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 729 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 6 landmarks in Parkes.
National Carillon at a glance
- Category
- Attractions
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 729
- Parkes rank
- #3 of 6
- National rank
- #218 of 489
About National Carillon
Located in Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, National Carillon is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among Parkes's landmarks it currently ranks #3 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate National Carillon 4.6 out of 5 across 729 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #53 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, National Carillon ranks #218 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 45%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within Australian Capital Territory it sits at #7 of 20, and within the attractions category it holds #53 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the attractions average of 4.51, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
National Carillon is located at Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Parkes. For the wider context, the Parkes city page ranks all 6 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares National Carillon with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is National Carillon worth visiting?
- National Carillon is an attraction in Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 729 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 6 landmarks in Parkes.
- Where is National Carillon?
- National Carillon is located at Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia.
- What type of landmark is National Carillon?
- National Carillon is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is National Carillon rated?
- National Carillon holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 729 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is National Carillon?
- By visitor review volume, National Carillon ranks #218 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 45%), #7 of 20 in Australian Capital Territory, and #3 of 6 in Parkes.
- How does National Carillon compare to other attractions?
- Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, National Carillon ranks #53 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.51.
- What landmarks are near National Carillon?
- The closest landmarks to National Carillon are Old Parliament House (1.2 km away), National Capital Exhibition (1.3 km away), Captain Cook Memorial Jet (1.3 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Old Parliament House
4.6Parkes, Australian Capital Territory

National Capital Exhibition
4.5Parkes, Australian Capital Territory

Magna Carta Place
4.2Parkes, Australian Capital Territory

Captain James Cook Memorial
4.5Parkes, Australian Capital Territory

Captain Cook Memorial Globe
4.5Parkes, Australian Capital Territory
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.