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Amazing Canberra
Wall of Remembrance
Public Gallery
Wildlife
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Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

By Colourful Trips
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$189 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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

  • National Gallery of Australia
    • Parkes Place
    • 2601, Canberra, Australia, 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

Check availability

Pick up near Central Station
  • Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes12h 30m12h 30m
  • English

St Laurence Church: Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Starting point:
Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15 am
Price details
AU$189.00 x 1 AdultAU$189.00
Total
Price is AU$189.00
Until Fri, 3 May
Pick up near Sydney Town Hall
  • Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes12h 30m12h 30m
  • English

St Andrew's Cathedral: Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$189.00 x 1 AdultAU$189.00
Total
Price is AU$189.00
Until Fri, 3 May

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

National Gallery of Australia
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The National Gallery of Australia is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art. Its vision is to be an inspiration for the people of Australia. The other option for your free time is The National Museum of Australia
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 travellers 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_ACTIVITIESNational Gallery of Australia
    • Parkes Place
    • 2601, Canberra, Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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