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Discover Canberra in a Day

Join us on an unforgettable journey to Australia’s capital city, where history, culture, and striking architecture come together in one inspiring destination. The Canberra Highlights Tour is the perfect way to experience the nation’s heart in a single day, travelling in comfort aboard a luxury air‑conditioned coach from Sydney through the scenic Southern Highlands.

Your adventure begins with a panoramic drive around Canberra, showcasing the city’s unique design and impressive layout. Marvel at the grandeur of Parliament House, stroll past the symbolic embassy quarter, and admire the serene beauty of Lake Burley Griffin with its iconic Captain Cook Memorial Fountain. A visit to the Royal Australian Mint offers a chance to create your own coin, while the Australian War Memorial provides a moving tribute to the country’s military history.

To make the day even more memorable, enjoy a fully inclusive international buffet lunch, valued at $35, offering a wide variety of flavours to suit every palate. With professional commentary from your driver‑guide and thoughtful inclusions throughout, this tour blends education, exploration, and relaxation.

Whether you’re a first‑time visitor or a returning traveller, the Canberra Highlights Tour promises a rich and rewarding glimpse into Australia’s capital.

 

Highlights:

Visit Australia’s Capital to discover its unique history
• View man-made lake burley Griffin and its striking Captain Cook Memorial fountain
• Visit the embassy quarter with its iconic national embassy designs
• See Australia’s Mint, buy a personalised keepsake by minting own uncirculated coin.
• See Australian War Memorial.
• Round trip luxury coach transfers to Canberra.

 

Whats Included

  • Air-conditioned Coach Transfer to Canberra and Return
  • Professional driver guide touring
  • Travel through the picturesque NSW Southern Highlands
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Special Bonus : enjoy a fully inclusive all you can eat international buffet lunch (Valued at $35)

 

Meeting and Pickup

  • For visitors coming from outside Canberra, we recommend choosing our central pick-up point at the Jolimont Tourist Centre on Northbourne Avenue, conveniently located at the end of the tram line.
  • Your hotel in Canberra
  • Start Time 9.30am

 

Reviews

  • By Canberra Guided tours
  • Overall tour rating 4.8/5 based on 116 reviews

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

1

Mount Ainslie Lookout

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

National Capital Exhibition

Discover some further history of Canberra along with a up close look of Lake Burley Griffin & the Captain Cook Memorial.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Museum of Australian Democracy

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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

 

4

Parliament of 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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lodge (Pass By)

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.
5

Australian War Memorial

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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