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Enjoy this comprehensive tour of the Australian Capital, home to many important landmarks and historic buildings. Take in all the highlights of this ultra-modern and planned city, with its contemporary architecture set amongst beautifully maintained gardens and parks. Gain an insight into the workings of Australia and its capital.

• Before entering the city, travel to the summit of Mt. Ainslie for a terrific view of Canberra and surrounds. A great photo opportunity!
• Enjoy a tour of the National Museum of Australia – it focuses on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement and our interaction with the environment
• Take a guided tour of Australia’s Parliament House – you may even get to witness the Houses of Parliament in session
• You’ll visit some of its 4,700 rooms and learn more of its architecture, history, artwork and the Australian parliamentary democratic process
• See ’The Lodge’, the Prime Minister’s official residence
• Travel the pretty tree-lined streets and view diplomatic homes and embassies of many foreign ambassadors
• Drive past the National Library and the High Court of Australia
• Visit the Australian War Memorial, where you’ll be greeted by a local guide to start your tour
• Learn about the history of the ANZACs as you travel along the boulevard dedicated to the participants of two world wars
• Drive past Canberra’s centrepiece, Lake Burley Griffin, name after the American architect who designed Canberra, Walter Burley Griffin
• See the Carillon Bell Tower in the heart of the lake, a gift from the British Government to mark 50 years as the nation’s capital