Canberra Explorer: Australia's Capital City Tour from Sydney

13 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

When in Sydney, a full-day tour to Canberra provides a fascinating overview of Australia's national capital, one of the few planned cities in the world. Designed by visionary architects, Canberra is home to renowned institutions including the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum of Australia, Parliament House, and the Lodge (the Prime Minister's official residence). Stop for morning tea, lunch and dinner (own expense), and enjoy guided tours of key sites. Admire the town of Berrima, the Goulburn region and views from Mt Ainslie en route to Canberra.

Full-day tour to Canberra from Sydney
Enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia
Hear the story of the ANZAC troops and memorials
See The Lodge, the Prime Minister's residence in Canberra, and other important government sites
Enjoy panoramic views from Mt Ainslie
Learn about Canberra's history and culture from the knowledgeable guide
Includes pickup and drop-off from select Sydney hotels

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Canberra is located 175 miles (282 km) southwest of Sydney, about a 3-hour drive in your comfortable climate-controlled coach. Start early with morning pickup from select Sydney hotels, then settle in and enjoy the scenery along the route. Your guide provides informative commentary about the sights throughout your tour.Stop in Berrima to stretch your legs and perhaps purchase morning tea, then pass through Goulburn, one of Australia's premier sheep and wool regions. From the summit of Mt Ainslie, take in sweeping views over the handsome city and its surroundings. On your full-day tour of the national capital, expect to take a guided tour of the National Museum of Australia and a driving tour to see the Captain Cook Memorial Jet (fountain), National Library of Australia, National Carillon bell tower and Commonwealth Park.Learn about Australian governance during a private guided tour of Parliament House, which features innovative buildings designed with rooftop gardens and city views. If Parliament is in session, you can view the upper or lower Houses of Parliament. Drive by The Lodge, which is the official residence of the Prime Minister. Then continue past the High Court of Australia and tree-shaded boulevards where many foreign embassies are located. Have about an hour to visit the Australian War Memorial, a monumental museum that details Australia's participation in major 20th-century wars with moving exhibits. You'll also take in ANZAC Parade, a boulevard built in honor of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) troops. Your coach leaves Canberra in the late afternoon, stopping for a short dinner break during your return drive to Sydney. Your tour ends in the evening when you are returned to your starting point in Sydney around 9pm.ItineraryHotel Pickups:7:15am Crescent on Bayswater7:25am Vibe Hotel Sydney7:35am Sheraton on the Park (Castlereagh St entrance) 7:45am Sofitel Wentworth Sydney

Canberra Explorer: Australia's Capital City Tour from Sydney

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