Canberra- What does it mean to be an Australian? To find out, come and see the one city designed to reflect an entire nation. Canberra is a special place to all Australians. Its famous attractions – places like the Australian War Memorial, Old Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia – symbolise who we are, where we come from and where we are going. It’s a journey every Australian, and anyone who wants to get to know us, should make.

Most of our clients includes Canberra either on a day tour from Sydney or as a stopover when driving from Sydney to Canberra (overnight) continue to Beechworth (overnight) arriving Melbourne on day 3. 

-some Must-dos 

1. The Australian War Memorial. One of the world's great museum. The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. Its exhibitions present stories of Australians at war, in armed conflict and during peacekeeping activities.With its ceremonial areas, extensive exhibitions and research facilities, the Memorial has, since the present facility was opened in 1941, become a significant and important part of the national capital. The focus of commemoration is the Hall of Memory, together with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of reflection and the Roll of Honour, that lists the names of more than 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war.Almost a million visitors annually now visit the facility. Each gallery contains magnificently presented relics, artworks, photographs and personal items that help define Australia and Australians.

2 - Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade. Anzac Parade is The National Capital's major ceremonial avenue and is set along the magnificent Land Axis which forms a key feature of the original 1912 plan for Canberra by Walter Burley Griffin.The parade is easily distinguishable, especially when viewed from Mt Ainslie. The red gravel and the mixed plantings of Australian blue gums and New Zealand Hebe species is the element which links the Parliamentary Zone to the northern lake shore.Spanning the length of the parade are 11 Memorial sites dedicated to the many Australian New Zealand and soldiers that have lost their lives in war. The National Capital's major commemorative way features The Australian Hellenic Memorial, The Australian Army National Memorial, The Australian National Korean War Memorial, The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, The Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, The New Zealand Memorial, The Rats of Tobruk Memorial, The Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, The Australian Service Nurses National Memorial, The Royal Australian Navy Memorial and the Kemal Ataturk Memorial .

3. - Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is a part of NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), an international network of antennas that support interplanetary spacecraft missions, and radio astronomy observations for the exploration of the Solar System and beyond.The DSN consists of three tracking stations around the world linked to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The other DSN stations are in Goldstone, California, and north of Madrid, Spain.The Complex at Tidbinbilla features four giant antennae. The main antenna is known as Deep Space Station 43 (DSS-43). At 70-metres in diameter, and weighing more than 7.5 million kg, it is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.The 26-metre antenna - DSS-46 - played a significant role in space history receiving the first pictures of Neil Armstrong's historic"giant leap for mankind"on the Moon in July 1969.Take a look around the Canberra Space Centre, the visitors'information centre of the Complex. There you can see a sizeable piece of 3.8 billion year old Moon rock, watch a space movie, check out what the well-dressed astronaut wears, and get the latest space news.The Moon Rock Café and Gift Shop, adjacent to the Centre, is also a great place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and sit back and enjoy views over the antenna Complex.Open 365 days, entry to the Canberra Space Centre is FREE .

4. - National Museum of Australia. Australian and international visitors get a unique chance to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.Awarded Best Major Tourist Attraction 2005, the National Museum is the first in the country devoted to the stories of Australia and Australians, exploring the key issues, events and people that have shaped and influenced our nation.The Museum uses three key themes of Land, Nation&People to tell the story of Australia and Australians. State-of-the-art technology and exhibition design present the stories of the collection in an exciting and inventive manner, including the use of multi-media, live performances, hands-on activities and guided tours to appeal to a wide range of audiences.Highlights include The Circa, a rotating cinema that introduces visitors to the Museum’s three main themes of Land, Nation and People. Another must-see is a huge three-dimensional map of Australia, visible from three floors, which shows the tracks of our explorers and settlers, and changing landscapes and boundaries over time.Excitement and innovation are not just limited to the exhibits — the colourful building itself is now an architectural landmark, one which complements the beautiful surroundings of Canberra’s Acton Peninsula. General admission is free .

5. - Parliament House. Parliament House, the home of Federal Parliament, is one of the world's most acclaimed buildings. Situated in the centre of the nation's capital, it is renowned for its impressive architecture, landscaped gardens and collection of Australiancontemporary art. The 81 metre flag mast soaring above the building has become the symbol of Canberra.When Parliament is sitting, visitors can observe the process of democratic government. The lively debate of question time at 2pm attracts wide interest and proceedings may be observed from the public galleries.Free guided tours commence every 30 minutes. Self guiding brochures and audio-guides are available in English, French, German, Japanese and Chinese.The Queen's Terrace Café offers sweeping views of the Parliamentary Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin. The Parliament Shop stocks a wide range of quality gifts, souvenirs and books. 

Day Tours 

Canberra Day Tours operates the famous Explorer Bus, a tour (loop) bus service visiting all of Canberra's major attractions.

Meet the Explorer Bus in town or be picked up and returned to your accommodation.

Canberra has the greatest concentration of world-class attractions anywhere in Australia, most of which have no entry fee! Canberra Day Tours can get you between these attractions quickly and efficiently. Ideal for those that want to see so much but have so little time here in Australia's Capital city. Just look at the list of attractions visited by the Explorer Bus

Explorer Bus Ticket Prices

All day discovery tour from 9:30m 

Adult: $35 per person
Child: $20 per person (under 16)

Second Day

Adult $ 30.00 per person.

Child under 16, $ 15 per person. 

Do a one hour orientation loop or hop on or off at your leisure. Bus departs from Bus stop number 11, 59 Northbourne Avenue in the city centre, one block south of the Jolimont Centre, outside Student Flights travel Centre at 09.30 am, 11

All bus tours include full commentary, the Lake and the Embassies.