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National Museum of Australia
Canberra's striking postmodern museum exploring Australia's land, nation, and people through immersive storytelling.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Oceania
Rivett is worth a stop: 10km from National Museum of Australia.
Rivett is a town located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. With a population of 3,110, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Rivett sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rivett to your route.
Rivett () (postcode: 2611) is a residential suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, established in the late 1960s. At the 2021 census, Rivett had a population of 3,354. It is situated on the western edge of the Weston Creek district.
Rivett takes its name from Sir David Rivett, the professor ofRead more
Chemistry at the University of Melbourne (1924–1927), deputy chairman and chief executive officer of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, 1927–1946), chairman of the council of CSIRO (1946–1949), and president of Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (1937–1939).
Streets in Rivett are named after Australian flora.
Several homes in Rivett were burnt, and many residents evacuated during the 2003 Canberra bushfires.
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Rivett is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.3471 latitude, 149.0379 longitude.
Rivett has a population of approximately 3,110 people, making it a town in Australia.
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Canberra's striking postmodern museum exploring Australia's land, nation, and people through immersive storytelling.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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