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Canberra Highlights Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM

Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2612

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Canberra Highlights Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM

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Overview
Take in sweeping views of Canberra and the surrounding region from the summit of Mount Ainslie, visit the National Capital Exhibition Centre, and enjoy a guided journey through the corridors of power at Australia’s Parliament House. Survey the Parliamentary Triangle and its national institutions, then explore the Australian War Memorial and attend the deeply moving Last Post Ceremony. All entry fees are included, and you’ll be personally guided throughout the day.
About this Event

Pickup Included

Duration
8 hours

Languages Available
English-speaking human tour guide


Points of Interest

Stop At: Mount Ainslie Lookout
Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra
One of Canberra’s most iconic viewpoints, offering panoramic views across the city. From the lookout, your guide will explain the development of Canberra, its dual colonial and capital city history, and highlight key landmarks, all while showcasing the visionary design of architect Walter Burley Griffin.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Duntroon
Campbell, ACT 2612
Enjoy a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon, the Australian Army’s officer training establishment, with the possibility of visiting Mount Pleasant for an alternative perspective overlooking central Canberra.
Duration: Not available

Stop At: National Capital Exhibition
Barrine Drive, Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Learn more about Canberra’s history and gain a closer look at Lake Burley Griffin and the Captain Cook Memorial.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Museum of Australian Democracy
18 King George Terrace, Old Parliament House, Canberra
After traveling through the Parliamentary Triangle, visit Old Parliament House—now home to the Museum of Australian Democracy. Enjoy a short guided tour highlighting key areas of this historic building and over 50 years of Australia’s political history.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Parliament of Australia
Parliament Drive, Canberra
Continue from Old Parliament House to the new Parliament House for a guided tour of the Great Hall, Senate, and House of Representatives chambers. A lunch break is usually taken at the Queens Terrace Café, offering a variety of meal options.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Lodge
5 Adelaide Avenue, Canberra
In the afternoon, depart Parliament House for a drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district, passing by The Lodge, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia, and several international embassies.
Duration: Not available

Stop At: Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent, Campbell, Canberra
Enjoy a guided walk through the central areas of the Australian War Memorial, followed by free time to explore the galleries. The tour concludes with attendance at the Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony, a powerful tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for Australia.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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