Highlights of Canberra Tour
- Canberra
- Full-day Tours
- Tour in English
- Special Experience
Overview
8 Hours (approx.)
Minimum 2 people to run this tour. Max 14 people
Tour Itinerary
Meet to begin your Highlights of Canberra Tour
We start with customer pickups at major Canberra hotels and motels. For visitors from outside town we pickup at the Jolimont Bus Centre, between 9am to 9.30am depending on the pickup schedule.
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.
Duntroon
Expect a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon – Australian Army’s officer training establishment and perhaps to Mount Pleasant where you’ll be delighted to an alternative aspect overlooking central Canberra.
National Capital Exhibition
Discover some further history of Canberra along with an up close look of Lake Burley Griffin & the Captain Cook Memorial.
Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House)
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.
Australian Parliament House
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.
The Lodge
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.
Australian War Memorial
We’ll guide you around the central part of the Australian War Memorial before you’ll have some free time to observe some of the many galleries dedicated to showing Australia’s role 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
Highlights of Canberra Tour concludes
Arrive back at your accommodation or the Jolimont Bus Centre.
*Note
Highlights of Canberra Tour schedule may change subject to local conditions. This tour requires a gentle level of walking.
What’s included
Included
- Transport in comfortable tour vehicle
- Expert Local Tour Guide
- Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
Not included
- Self-supporting items and other tour costs not included in the itinerary
- Lunch
Ages
Child at and under the age of 12 years old is considered children's price.
How to use
After successful booking, a confirmation will be sent to your email address, please check the email and verify the information on the confirmation.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before scheduled time.
If you have any questions beforehand, please get in touch at 0408 483 770.
Good to know
Highlights of Canberra operates almost daily, with a minimum of 2 participants for the tour to proceed
As we offer custom pickup from different locations around central Canberra, this creates some variability in
your exact pickup time.
Please note our tour conducts pickups from various locations in central Canberra and therefore depending on group size & locations, pickups can occur up to 30 minutes before the official tour begin time.
There may be variations on pickup times depending on your particular location. Please allow & expect some
variation in the pickup time.
We will endeavour to contact you should we experience a major delay or issues.
Highlights of Canberra Tour schedule may change subject to local conditions. This tour requires a gentle level of walking.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.
We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.
