Canberra best day tour. The Highlights of Canberra is Canberra Guided Tours’ most popular tour and it’s not hard to understand why. This experience packs as much as possible into a single day, giving the client the best possible of experience and context of Australia’s Capital in the time allowed.

Following pickup at your accommodation in one of our comfortable vehicles, the tour progresses to 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.

From Mount Ainslie, expect a drive through the grounds of the Royal Military College Duntroon and perhaps to Mount Pleasant where you’ll be delighted to an alternative aspect overlooking central Canberra.

A brief stop for some history at the National Capital Exhibition before a journey through the Parliamentary Triangle and then to Old Parliament House, 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.

From the Old to the New, it’s then just a short journey up the Hill to New Parliament House, which is where 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.

Once refuelled, we’ll take you through this living, breathing hub of Australian Government and democracy. Many of our guides have worked here in other capacities as political advisors and government officials, so be sure to ask about the daily happenings of APH (Australian Parliament House).

As mid-afternoon rolls around, we’ll leave New Parliament House for a drive through Canberra’s diplomatic district where you can spot the embassies of different countries represented in Australia, after which we travel to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). We’ll guide you around the central part of the AWM before you’ll have some free time to observe some of the many galleries dedicated to showing Australia’s roll 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.

From the Australian War Memorial, we’ll return you to your accommodation or place of convenience (we can always recommend somewhere good for dinner in Canberra).

Key points

• Approximately 8-hour tour from pickup to drop off in a comfortable tour vehicle. Approximately 9:30am pickup.
• Witness the wonderful views of Canberra and the Region from the top of Mount Ainslie.
• Walk through the corridors of power and former corridors of power at Parliament House and Old Parliament House.
• Survey the Parliamentary Triangle, Lake Burley Griffin, National Institutions and embassies.
• Explore the Australian War Memorial and experience the moving Last Post Ceremony.
• Lunch available from local café as own expense.
• This tour requires a gentle level of walking.

Recommended for

• First time visitors to Canberra or those who haven’t been back in a while.
• Those on a short schedule to see the City.
• Visitors wanting to see and do as much as possible in one day.

*Tour schedule may change subject to local conditions.

For full details, please visit:
https://canberraguidedtours.com.au/tours/canberra-wine-tour

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The Cool Climate Wine Experience is a terrific tour full day tour, not only because of the magnificent wines you’ll taste and have the opportunity to buy, at a raft of cellar doors, but also for the beautiful countryside through Canberra’s wine region. These are real rural landscapes of Australia and many of our international visitors are often blown away with the beauty.

Your tour begins with pickup at your accommodation before an approximately half hour journey to the first winery of the day somewhere to the north of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. We rarely run the same agenda of wineries day to day, to get the most out of the dozens of destinations in the region. Many of our clients often comment on how intimate many of the wineries are, which is a testament to the region, winemakers and operators.

With Shiraz the flagship for reds and Riesling the flagship for whites in the Cool Climate Wine Region, as well as a multitude of other varieties; viognier, pinot noir and cabernet, distinguished wine aficionados and novices alike are sure to find something to their taste.

The great thing about the Cool Climate Wine Experience is that each tour runs its own individual course, but normally, we’ll visit two wineries before lunch at the cosy Murrumbateman Inn (which serves bistro style food) before some more after lunch. Depending on timings, we’ll visit four to six wineries on the Cool Climate Wine Experience.

Key Points

• Approximately 7-hour tour from pickup to drop off in comfortable tour vehicle. Approximately 9:30am pickup.
• Tastings included at selected wineries in Canberra’s Cool Climate Wine Region (typically between four and six different cellar doors).
• Learn about the history and development of winemaking in the area.
• Travel through the beautiful countryside between destinations.
• Lunch available for purchase at the local Murrumbateman Country Inn.

Recommended for

• Adults (this tour is not suitable for children as it involves the consumption of alcohol).
• Visitors to the region as well as Canberra local looking for a day out at the wineries with someone to drive!
• Wine experts and novices - everyone will have a great day!

*This tour requires a gentle level of walking.

You and up to six (7 in total guests) in your group can have an exclusive wine tour for the day. Discover the best of the cool climate wine district on Canberra's doorstep.

For more information, visit:

https://canberraguidedtours.com.au/tours/exclusive-wine-tour/

Up to 14 in a group can have a private tour of Canberra's cool climate wine region.

For more information, please visit:

https://canberraguidedtours.com.au/tours/exclusive-wine-tour-large-group/

Time and time again the Best of Wildlife tour impresses those who choose to take part. A half day, afternoon tour, we travel at the best time of the day to see some of Australia’s unique animals in the wild.

The tour begins with pickup at your accommodation before a half hour to 40-minute journey through the rural surrounds of Canberra to the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla. Here you’ll learn about the significant role played by our telescopes in the Apollo missions and first moon landing as well as current day deep space tracking.

From the Deep Space Tracking Station, we’ll travel the short distance to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where some of Australia’s most iconic native animals living in the wild. Through the reserve we’ll hopefully witness and get close to:

• Kangaroos
• Wallabies
• Koalas
• Platypus
• Colourful parrots and other birds
• Emus

After hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation.

Key points

• Approximately 4-hour tour from pickup to drop off in comfortable tour vehicle. Approximately 1pm pickup winter months, 3pm pickup summer months.
• Stops at the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla.
• Several stops inside the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to get up and close to different animals.
• Drive through the Hinterland close to the south-west of Canberra.
• Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve included in price.

Recommended for

• International visitors who want to witness some of Australia’s classic and unique wildlife in typical south-east mountain bushland.
• Avid photographers, both novice and expert who want to document some amazing wildlife and wilderness.

*This tour requires a gentle level of walking.

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September to October marks the season of the Floriade Festival, one of Australia’s most awaited flower shows that has been around since 1988. The festival showcases Australia’s lovely and colourful array of flora.

Other than the festival, we will also be touring some sites that are equally as beautiful, such as Canberra’s National Arboretum, which holds 250 hectares of lush forests, gardens and nature reserves, as well as Tulip Top Gardens, a private estate that houses a fabulous display of colourful tulips. Truly a feast for the eyes!

For full details, please visit:

https://canberraguidedtours.com.au/tours/floriade-tour

Give the gift of an unforgettable wildlife experience with our Best of Wildlife tour gift card. This half-day, afternoon tour takes you on an adventure to see some of Australia's unique animals in their natural habitat, at the best time of day for wildlife viewing. The tour is led by experienced guides who share their knowledge and passion for the local flora and fauna, providing a truly immersive experience.

The Best of Wildlife tour is just one of the many captivating tours offered by Canberra Guided Tours, and the gift card can be used towards this tour or any other tour of their choice. Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase, the gift card provides flexibility and convenience for your loved ones to choose a tour that suits their interests and schedule.

At Canberra Guided Tours, we pride ourselves on providing diverse and captivating tour offerings. From General Interest Tours, such as Wine, Military and History, and Architecture and Design, to Nature and Wildlife Tours, there's an adventure for everyone. We also offer Seasonal Tours and Bespoke options for those looking for a personalised and memorable experience.

Gift the opportunity to explore Canberra's rich wildlife and landscapes, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. With our Best of Wildlife tour gift card, your loved ones will have a truly unforgettable experience.

Give the gift of a full day of wine tasting and breathtaking countryside views with our Canberra Wine Tours gift card. This terrific full-day tour takes you on a journey through Canberra's wine region, where you can taste magnificent wines at a variety of cellar doors and enjoy the beautiful rural landscapes of Australia.

Led by experienced guides, this tour is a perfect way to learn about the region's wine culture and history. The flagship red wine is Shiraz, while Riesling is the flagship white wine in the Cool Climate Wine Region. In addition to these, there are a multitude of other varieties to discover, including viognier, pinot noir, and cabernet.

The gift card is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and can be used towards the Canberra Wine Tours or any other tour offered by Canberra Guided Tours. We offer a wide range of tour options, including General Interest Tours, Nature and Wildlife Tours, and Bespoke Tours, ensuring there's an adventure for everyone.

Our guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the region with guests, providing a personalized and memorable experience. Whether you're a wine aficionado or a novice, you're sure to find something to your taste. Gift the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside and taste some of Australia's best wines with our Canberra Wine Tours gift card.

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