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Highlights of Canberra Full Day Tour
Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the region from the top of Mount Ainslie. Visit NCA Exhibition Centre. Be guided through the corridors of power at Australia’s Parliament House. Survey the Parliamentary Triangle & its National Institutions. Explore the Australian War Memorial and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony. All fees included. Personally guided throughout.
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney
Take a day trip from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural surroundings. We drive through Australia’s cool climate wool growing region and learn about the futuristic planning that makes Canberra one of the world's most modern and liveable cities. Visit Parliament House, an architectural masterpiece home to Australian democracy. Take time to explore The Australian War Memorial dedicated to telling stories of what our nation has done to prevent war and contribute to peace. Enjoy lunch besides the lake at the National Museum of Australia. From mid-September to mid-October visit the Floriade Flower Festival, the largest flower festival in the Southern Highlands. A day in our capital is enriching, surprising and thoroughly rewarding!
Thredbo & Perisher Bus Trip from Canberra
Ski trips are always a blast, but when you factor in travel, accommodation, national park entry and more, a few days can set you back thousands of dollars. That’s where Snowsearch Australia comes in with our one-day bus trip service from Canberra, perfect for a dose of winter fun without the expense!
Canberra Floriade Tour
We offer an unparalleled exploration of Canberra's vibrant floral beauty. Unlike other tours, we take you to three iconic locations, each offering a unique perspective of Australia's rich biodiversity. Starting with the National Botanic Gardens, you'll learn about our native plants' fascinating survival strategies. Then, you'll experience the Floriade Festival, a visual spectacle of over 300,000 blooming flowers celebrating spring. Lastly, a visit to Tulip Tops Gardens, a private estate, offers a serene setting adorned with colorful tulips. This tour is more than just sightseeing; it's a sensory experience of color, fragrance, and natural beauty. Plus, our experienced local guides ensure a comfortable and engaging journey. Whether you're a nature lover, a gardening enthusiast, or someone simply seeking a delightful day out, this tour offers a unique opportunity to appreciate nature's artistry.
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting precinct on this 1.5-hour tour. With a guide, you'll be taken you through world-class facilities where you might even catch some of Australia’s top athletes in training. Select a tour time when booking.
Discover Pearls of Canberra - Private Walking Tour
Explore Canberra's heart with a tour that highlights its political and cultural landmarks. Begin at Parliament House, a vast complex with a grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Then, delve into history at Old Parliament House Gardens, where Australia's democratic foundations were shaped. At Magna Carta Place, marvel at one of the world's rare 1297 copies of the Magna Carta, a key document in parliamentary democracy. The National Library of Australia awaits next, housing significant Australian and global documents. Experience the cultural diversity of Canberra at the International Flag Display in Commonwealth Place. Conclude your journey at the National Gallery of Australia, home to the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. This insightful tour, with free admission, is a window into Australia's rich political and artistic heritage.
Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide
Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Snag your place on this entertaining and educational walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city. Learn about Australia’s hidden women's history as you walk among some of our nation’s most iconic cultural institutions and monuments. Hidden between the National Archives, the National Library, and the National Gallery are the stories of women who designed cities, changed Australia’s constitution and dismissed governments. You will be guided through Australia's capital city by locals with a great sense of humour, a genuine passion for Canberra and women's history, and plenty of fun facts to share. We promise you'll leave feeling more connected to Canberra's incredible women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Step into Canberra's hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations. Explore the secrets lurking behind ordinary suburban streets and hear the unbelievable (recently unclassified) stories of the women who were both spies and spied upon. On this tour, you'll visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and homes that were under constant surveillance. You'll even be asked to put on your spy hat and learn some of the techniques operatives used around Canberra during the Cold War. Whether you're a fan of spy stories or simply looking for a fun introduction to Canberra's history, this tour is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the secret past of Australia's capital city.
Best of Wildlife and Birds Tour
Time and time again the Best of Wildlife tour impresses those who choose to take part. A half day, afternoon tour, we travel at the best time of the day to see some of Australia’s unique animals in the wild. The tour begins with pickup at your accommodation before a half hour to 40-minute journey through the rural surrounds of Canberra to the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla. Here you’ll learn about the significant role played by our telescopes in the Apollo missions and first moon landing as well as current day deep space tracking. From the Deep Space Tracking Station, we’ll travel the short distance to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where some of Australia’s most iconic native animals living in the wild. Through the reserve we’ll hopefully witness and get close to: Kangaroos Wallabies Koalas Platypus Colourful parrots and other birds Emus After hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation.
Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour in Canberra
Leaving from the Canberra Museum & Gallery, (CMAG), 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Visit most of Canberra's Major Attractions on a hop on hop off timetable. Bus returns every hour & a half. Select your Attractions in order from the timetable given to you on the bus. Four Attractions to stop at from 9.30am & three Attractions to stop at from 11.00am., through to 4.30pm. Very cost effective. Organise your own day rather than be restricted to a guided tour & select your Attractions, at your leisure. No entry fees at most Attractions & all have cafes. Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd, reserves the right to substitute smaller buses due to demand
Attractions in Canberra
- Australian Parliament House
- Australian War Memorial
- National Museum of Australia
- Mt. Ainslie
- National Gallery of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
- National Portrait Gallery
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Library of Australia
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- High Court of Australia
- Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre
- Snowy Valley
- National Zoo & Aquarium
- Commonwealth Park
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- National Carillon
- Cockington Green Gardens