Summary
To grasp the cultural essence of a country, you must first understand its journey to the present. There is no better way to achieve this than to explore its capital city. The Canberra Attractions Tour offers the perfect mix of cultural history, symbolism and Australian pride all in modern and vibrant settings.
Canberra as a city is designed to showcase the cultural heritage and diversity of Australia. It achieves this by creating a number of uniquely designed attractions focusing on the significant cultural elements of the country.
Canberra Attractions Afternoon Tour
The National Arboretum
This tour begins with a visit to the award winning National Arboretum’s Village Centre building. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Arboretum’s gardens and the sweeping views over the city.
The National Arboretum Canberra features 94 forests of rare, endangered and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world. Many of the trees are still young but two of the forests are nearly 100 hundred years old. Over 44,000 trees from over 100 countries are growing across the huge 250 hectare (618 acre) site, making it one of the world’s largest living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees.
The Parliament House
The meeting place of a nation. Featuring impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and a beautiful landscape, Parliament House is a must-see for any visitor to Canberra. Visitors can take a guided tour into the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, view historic documents such as the 1297 Inspeximus issue of Magna Carta, and see democracy in action first-hand.
The Australian War Memorial
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. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.
Book the morning Canberra Arts and Culture Tour to get the whole Canberra Experience. Visit the National Gallery, the National Museum an the Australiam Museum of Democracy.
This Expedia clip offers an insight into Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
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Terms and conditions
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Afternoon Tour
Collection From Pick-up Points
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Parliament House
1:45pm – 2:45pm
Australian War Memorial– Guided tour
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Mt Ainslie
4:15pm – 4:30pm
Return to City Via Embassies
4:30pm – 5:30pm
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