The National Rock Garden will celebrate Australia's rich geological heritage in a parkland setting within the national capital, with a permanent display, showcasing the diversity of the rocks, and minerals that contribute so significantly to the nation's landscapes, heritage and prosperity.
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NRG Masterplan is now online:
Download the Masterplan (17 MB)
NRG Newsletter #14 is available on the News & Downloads page
Read about our promotion of the NRG at Science meets Parliament, learn more about Rock of the Month, Tarana Granite, and find out how you can help the NRG.
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Tarana Granite
Originally quarried for use in NSW railways, Tarana Granite is an important monumental stone in NSW. It has been used in the Sydney Opera House and the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park in Sydney.
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