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Amazing Canberra
Australian War Memorial
Parliament House
Public Gallery
Floriade Flower Festival

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

By Colourful Collective Travel
8.8 out of 10
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Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Australian War Memorial
    • Treloar Crescent, Campbell
    • 2612, Canberra, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christ Church St Laurence
    • 812 George Street
    • 2000, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No children 7 years and under
  • No hot drinks or food are allowed on the bus

Activity itinerary

Australian War Memorial
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience. The Australian War Memorial was voted the number one landmark in Australia by travelers in the 2016 Trip Advisor awards.
National Museum of Australia
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas and events with a focus on indigenous histories and cultures; European settlement and our interaction with the environment. The other option for your free time is The National Gallery of Australia.
Australian Parliament House
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. Built in 1988, Australia's national parliament building is a graceful and deeply symbolic piece of architecture.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
  • 15m
For picture-perfect views of Canberra allowing you to understand the visionary design of the capital , this location is a hot spot for photographers, with the view complemented by the abundance of native birds and wildlife.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAustralian War Memorial
    • Treloar Crescent, Campbell
    • 2612, Canberra, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChrist Church St Laurence
    • 812 George Street
    • 2000, Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt Andrew's Cathedral
    • Bathurst Street
    • 2000, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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