Canberra Explorer: Australia's Capital City Tour from Sydney

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Stop At: Mount Ainslie Lookout, Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra 2602 Australia

Before entering the city, travel to the summit of Mt. Ainslie for a terrific view of Canberra and surrounds. A great photo opportunity!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Canberra 2612 Australia

Visit the Australian War Memorial, where you’ll be greeted by a local guide to start your tour
• Learn about the history of the ANZACs as you travel along the boulevard dedicated to the participants of two world wars

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula, Canberra 2601 Australia

Enjoy a tour of the National Museum of Australia – it focuses on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Australian Parliament House, The Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra 2600 Australia

Take a guided tour of Australia’s Parliament House – you may even get to witness the Houses of Parliament in session
• You’ll visit some of its 4,700 rooms and learn more of its architecture, history, artwork and the Australian parliamentary democratic process
• See ’The Lodge’, the Prime Minister’s official residence
• Travel along the pretty tree-lined streets and see diplomatic homes and embassies of many foreign ambassadors

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600 Australia

Drive by the largest reference library in Australia.

Pass By: High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2600 Australia

Drive by the High Court of Australia (The supreme court in Australian court hierarchy).

Pass By: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Australia

Drive past Canberra’s centrepiece, Lake Burley Griffin, named after the American architect who won a competition to design Australia's Federal Capital, Walter Burley Griffin

Pass By: National Carillon, Kings Park Aspen Island, Canberra 2600 Australia

See the Carillon Bell Tower on the edge of the lake, a gift from the British Government to mark Canberra's 50 years as the nation’s capital

Included
  • Experienced local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB and air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected Sydney hotels only)
  • Guided tour of Parliament House
  • Guided tour of Australian War Memorial
  • Visit National Museum of Australia
  • Entry/Admission - Australian War Memorial
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum of Australia
  • Entry/Admission - Australian Parliament House
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
  • If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
  • 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 50 travelers
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