Full Day U.S. WWII History in Brisbane Tour

1 day

Full Day

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Submariners’ Walk Heritage Trail, New Farm on the Brisbane River, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

View the site of the U.S. Submarine Base during WWII

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: MacArthur Museum Brisbane, 201 Edward St MacArthur Chambers building, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Guided tour of General Douglas MacArthur's headquarters in Brisbane during WWII

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive Brisbane Lookout, Mt Coot-Tha, Brisbane, Queensland 4066 Australia

Enjoy the views over Brisbane City before having a two course restaurant lunch and beverage at this site of a US base during WWII

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Queensland Maritime Museum, Southbank (near the Goodwill Bridge), Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia

Guided tour of the museum at the site of the dry dock used by the U.S. South-Pacific Fleet during WWII

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Newstead House, Cnr: Breakfast Creek Rd & Newstead Avenue Newstead, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 Australia

Explore American memorials at Lyndon B Johnson Place in the grounds of Newstead House. Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving house and base for US Signals Regiment during WWII

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: TradeCoast Central Heritage Park, 87 Schneider Rd Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland 4009 Australia

If time permits, learn the significance of Hangar No.7 and the Allison Engine Testing Stands at the site of what was a US airfield during WWII

Duration: 45 minutes

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Included

Lunch - Two course restaurant lunch and beverage at The Summit Restaurant, Mt Coot-tha (Brisbane's highest point).
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Bottled water - Still or sparkling
All Fees and Taxes
Driver/Guide with live commentary
Direct Hotel pickup and drop off
Entry/Admission - MacArthur Museum Brisbane
Entry/Admission - Mount Coot-tha Lookout
Entry/Admission - Queensland Maritime Museum

Not included

Optional Gratuities
Optional purchase of souvenirs

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

70%

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