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Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Canberra, New South Wales

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!

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Canberra, New South Wales
Arts & Design, History culture & Heritage
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Stop At: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2601 Australia

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

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent Campbell, Canberra 2612 Australia

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.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula, Canberra 2601 Australia

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.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Canberra 2600 Australia

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.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Mount Ainslie Lookout, Mount Ainslie Drive, Canberra 2602 Australia

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Canberra, New South Wales

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A$189
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