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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
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$199 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h 30m
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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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Pick up near Central Station
  • Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes12h 30m
    12h 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$199.00 x 1 AdultAU$199.00
Total
Price is AU$199.00
Until Tue, 1 Apr
Pick up near Sydney Town Hall
  • Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes12h 30m
    12h 30m
  • English

St Andrew's Cathedral: Departs 7.30am St Andrew’s Cathedral, 78 Bathurst St next to Sydney Town Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$199.00 x 1 AdultAU$199.00
Total
Price is AU$199.00
Until Tue, 1 Apr

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 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_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

Reviews

9 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

ROBERT_F

Reviewed on Viator
15 Mar 2025
Tour was well planned. Only one concern is the leg on leg room between seats. I’m 6 ft And had to keep my legs turned in the isle.
8.0 out of 10

Prince_C

Reviewed on Viator
9 Mar 2025
This is an excellent day trip to Canberra from Sydney to see the prime spots there. The trip was comfortable and our guide, "Stylus' (sorry for any spelling mistake) was really a great guy to be with. He was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and was a fun to be with. I recommend this trip to anyone either solo traveler, group or family.
10.0 out of 10

Murry_E

Reviewed on Viator
22 Feb 2025
Wonderful day trip with Giule. He was an outstanding tour guide and driver. The Parliament visit was great! Tour was longer than advertised, though. More like a 13 1/2-hour trip.
6.0 out of 10

Paul_P

Reviewed on Viator
10 Feb 2025
We didn’t get Pete! Not enough time at the Parliament building and not enough history of anything really - just a pre recorded google commentary.
10.0 out of 10

christine_b

Reviewed on Viator
3 Feb 2025
Excellent surprise. We had done all the “usual” Sydney sites- and loved them. Saw this one and said why not! It turned out to be awesome. Guili our guide was attentive, personable, knowledgeable and very pleasant. He even tried to help us find an atm (which we couldn’t 🙂) The Military Museum was incredible. The Parliament tour knowledgeable and well timed. The other museum was a bit space but going down to the lake to see the old steam tug and the volunteers who manned her was a treat. Only draw back was the 3 hour ride- but even that was smooth and he played great music on ride.
10.0 out of 10

William_M

Reviewed on Viator
27 Jan 2025
The whole experience of this tour was first class from the pick up in the morning to the drop off at night , Gill our tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and made time to speak. to everyone on the tour
10.0 out of 10

Elinor_W

Reviewed on Viator
22 Dec 2024
An informative day trip to Australia’s capital city. The museums and parliament building were so well curated and insightful, and Gill was engaging, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about Australian culture and history.
10.0 out of 10

ROBERT_R

Reviewed on Viator
10 Dec 2024
It's a pretty long travel for a one-day-trip - 610km we have been informed upon a questio from a participant. However, Mark our guide was a very judicious driver and managed as well some nasty moments due to a downpoor with hale perfectly. His broad knowledge about the story of Canberra, its fantastic sites we visited, is outstanding.
10.0 out of 10

Janet_R

Reviewed on Viator
25 Nov 2024
Despite some hiccups that were outside of the control of the tour, this was amazing. The war memorial was great, I liked the museum, and the tour of the parliament house and embassy row (don't know if that's what it's called in Canberra) was interesting. The guide had a ton of knowledge and information to share, and it was a smaller tour which made gathering people together much easier. My only tip for those going solo would be to see if you can get to the first boarding point to start so you can get a solo seat. Again, outside of the control of the company, 2 people traveling together decided they both wanted window seats, so I was forced to sit with one or the other of them, and it was a tight squeeze for strangers, but it ultimately didn't impact the quality of the places we saw.
10.0 out of 10

Hayley_F

Reviewed on Viator
24 Nov 2024
I had a lovely trip guide was very knowledgeable and took really good care of us. I would highly recommend

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