Highlights
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.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Ainslie Lookout, Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra 2602 Australia
One of Canberra’s most beautiful vantage points at the top of Mount Ainslie. From the lookout, your guide will explain the growth of a young city, the two-tiered colonial and capital city history and point out places of interest and key attractions, all while you survey the tremendous design of Canberra’s architect, Walter Burley Griffin.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Duntroon, Campbell ACT 2600, Australia
Expect a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon - Australian Army's officer training establishment and perhaps to Mount Pleasant where you’ll be delighted to an alternative aspect overlooking central Canberra.
Stop At: National Capital Exhibition, Barrine Drive, Commonwealth Park, Canberra 2601 Australia
Discover some further history of Canberra along with a up close look of Lake Burley Griffin & the Captain Cook Memorial.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Australian Democracy, 18 King George Terrace Old Parliament House, Canberra 2600 Australia
After a journey through the Parliamentary Triangle, we head to the Old Parliament House - home to the 'Museum of Australian Democracy" where you’ll enjoy our own short guided tour to key parts of this magnificent building showcasing more than 50 years of Australia’s political history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Australian Parliament House, The Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra 2600 Australia
From the Old to the New, it’s then just a short journey up the Hill to New Parliament House. Get a guided tour through Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives Chambers.
We usually break for lunch at the Queens Terrace Café, a café with a variety of food options, sure to satisfy even the most diverse tastes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: The Lodge, 5 Adelaide Avenue, Canberra Australia
As mid-afternoon rolls around, we’ll leave New Parliament House for a drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district - first passing by "The Lodge" - the primary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia.
We continue the drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district where you can spot the embassies of different countries represented in Australia.
Stop At: National Arboretum, Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley, Canberra 2611 Australia
Next we take a drive up to the National Arboretum lookout - a stunning 250-hectare arboretum right at our doorstep with amazing views back over Canberra.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent Campbell, Canberra 2612 Australia
We’ll guide you around the central part of the AWM before you’ll have some free time to observe some of the many galleries dedicated to showing Australia’s roll in conflict.
The final part of the tour is the Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony where a dedication is made to those who have fallen in service for Australia. It often leaves no dry eye.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Transport in comfortable tour vehicle
- Expert Local Tour Guide
- Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
- Entry/Admission - Museum of Australian Democracy
Exclusions
- Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup at all Canberra hotels and all centrally located air-bnb etc. For visitors from outside town we pickup at the Jolimont Bus Centre
Departure Time
9:30 AM
Duration
8 hours
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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