Simpson Barracks

About the base

Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians and operators of information, communication, and electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. In addition, Headquarters 4th Brigade (Victoria's reserve Brigade) and Headquarters Australian Army Cadets Victoria operate from the site.

Russell Office

About the base

The administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force and home of Air Force Headquarters.

Access

All visitors: you are required to report to the security desk in the foyer of the building you are visiting, and your host must be present for you to be issued with a pass.

Royal Military College

About the base

Every Army Officer passes through the Royal Military College in Canberra. Its state-of-the-art training facilities teaches every aspect of Army command including leadership, military tactics, decision-making and the management of personnel.

Visiting hours

8am – 4pm

Monday – Friday

Robertson Barracks

About the base

The Army's major establishment in the Northern Territory and home to the 1st Brigade and 1st Aviation Regiment. The units at Robertson include Armoured, Engineers, Signals, Infantry, Medical Corps, Aviation and other Combat Service Support units.

Access

Gates access have varying entrance and exit times. 

Puckapunyal Military Area

About the base

First used as a mobilisation and training area during World War 1. By 1939, the area was formally established as Puckapunyal Camp and military activity in the area began in the early 1940s. The camp's name was derived from the name of a large hill within the field training area, today known as Mount Puckapunyal. There is some uncertainty about the origins of the word ‘Puckapunyal’, the most common explanation being that is an aboriginal word meaning “Among the Hills”.

Porton Barracks

About the base

Home of the headquarters of 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment (FNQR), covering far North Queensland with regional depots from Cairns to Thursday Island. Tasked with the responsibility to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance across Australia's far north​.

Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites

About the base

Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites (MPRS) is a multi-site base, that includes:

  • Leeuwin Barracks: Riverside Road, East Fremantle
  • Irwin Barracks: Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta
  • Palmer Barracks: Barker Road, South Guildford
  • Artillery Barracks: Burt Street, Fremantle

Access

Animals are not permitted on site. Exception are military working dogs and assistance animals by prior arrangement. 

Visiting hours

7:30 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday

Lavarack Barracks

About the base

Home to the 3rd Brigade and elements of the 1st Division, 11th Brigade and 17th Sustainment Brigade and one of the major military establishments in Northern Australia. The base is also home to units from Joint Capability Group such as Joint Logistic Unit (NQ) and elements of Joint Health Unit North Queensland.

Access

Visitors without a Defence Common Access Card will need to access Melton Black Drive or Cluden Drive to be issued with a Visitor Identification Card. Heavy vehicle must use Cluden Drive.

Larrakeyah Defence Precinct

About the base

Larrakeyah Defence Precinct (LDP) Base Support Area (BSA) includes, Larrakeyah, HMAS Coonawarra & Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB). The BSA also encompasses the following operational & non-operational satellite sites; Howard Springs North & South, Humpty Doo Transmitting Station, Defence Fuel Installation (Stokes Hill) & East Coonawarra.

Kokoda Barracks

About the base

Located a short drive from the Gold Coast. This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers.

Access

First time visitors will need to allow an additional 15 minutes to undertake pre-entry administration.

Visiting hours

7:30am – 4pm

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