Easy to find & very informative staff. Recommend going when a case is being heard. Sitting in the highest court in the country is a unique experience & one that is very much a great experience for all that are of an age to understand.

Easy to find & very informative staff. Recommend going when a case is being heard. Sitting in the highest court in the country is a unique experience & one that is very much a great experience for all that are of an age to understand.
What an amazing building and very approachable, it seems one could possible sit in on cases without any restrictions, No steps just ramps you walked up or down to each floor. People very helpful again went on a tour which was very informative
It was a pleasure to view the High Court with no courtrooms in session on the day we visited. The artwork in this place is memorable. I would visit here again in a heartbeat and thank each staff member for their wonderful insight into the building and the court system.
It was a privilege to visit. The architecture and art are beautiful. it is worth going to see the namok paintings alone.
It is steeped in history and symbolism so make sure you get one of the knowledgeable guides to bring the symbolism to life, including the physical placement of the building as a check on the legislator and the...
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I don't want to knock the food at the other courts around town, but this one was "higher" than the others by far. Don't imagine yourself sharing space with the judges. They are too busy to leave their desks. Ask for extra froth on the cappaccino. It's beautifully made.
I ended up here by accident waiting for the National Gallery to open but found it interesting and the staff helpful and knowledgeable. Arrived to see a court hearing in courtroom 1 with a full complement of judges and assorted barristers. Did not stay long as the legal jargon was incomprehensible but found the whole process worth a look.
Open to the public on Sundays (and other days), this is worth a visit. The extensive foyer was hosting a jazz trio concert when we arrived, and one of the courts was opened with a guide explaining how the high court system works. It's nestled between the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery and will take only...
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This place was a surprise to us, was so interesting watching a real case in progress. Try go there when a case is going on, otherwise I could see why some will be disappointed. Perhaps check before hand.
From across the lake the High Court looks like a misplaced battleship. If you go there, however, you will find what amounts to amazing access to the machinery of justice. You can wander in and watch hearings in progress. Check the court lists online and see whether there's anything on, if that takes your fancy...
We visited while there we no hearings in session and the ushers in each of the Court Rooms were happy to chat with us, share interesting stories and information.
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