Overview

An awesome sight, the house of the South Australian Parliament was built in two stages-the western half which was finished in 1889 and the eastern half finished in 1936. The dark marble facade, with its ten tall columns, is a major feature of North Terrace. Visitors can take guided tours of the chambers at 10a and 2pm on weekdays and, for 60 days of the year, sit in on parliamentary debates. Sadly, the plush Members' Dining Room and the Premier's Office are off limits to the public. However, a "virtual" tour of both can be made via the Parliament's web site.