Australia Canberra Capital Day Tour (Round Trip from Sydney)

Itinerary details

08:00: Depart from FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel. 11:30: [Lake Burley Griffin]: Visit the man-made Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra. Its beautiful waters and tranquil, far-reaching shores make it one of Canberra’s most striking sights. 12:30: Enjoy lunch (included): Lunch in central Canberra. 13:30: [National Capital Exhibition]: The exhibition features a wealth of text, images and videos, as well as a laser show featuring a scale model of Canberra. Commentary is available in seven languages, including Chinese. A half-hour visit provides a comprehensive introduction to how Canberra became the national capital; [Royal Australian Mint]: Managed by the Australian Government, the Mint has been in operation since 1965. At the entrance are iconic Australian kangaroo and emu figures. Through the transparent glass, you can see the coin-production facility, as well as exhibits on the history of Australian currency, production equipment and more; [Embassy Precinct]: A peaceful, elegant area home to around 40 embassies. Each has a distinctive architectural style that reflects its country’s local character, making the precinct well worth a visit; [New Parliament House]: The current site of Australia’s parliamentary sessions and offices, New Parliament House is known for its grand architecture. Its features include extensive use of brick, stone and fine timber, as well as an art collection that includes one of the world’s largest tapestries; [Australian War Memorial]: A national memorial commemorating Commonwealth forces and support services who served in Australian wars or lost their lives in them. It is regarded as one of the most important memorials of its kind in the world. 16:30: Depart for central Sydney. 19:30: Arrive at FURAMA Darling Harbour Hotel. Tour ends. The itinerary schedule is subject to the actual conditions on the day.

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: included Dinner: at your own expense

Attraction details

Lake Burley Griffin

Lake Burley Griffin

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Lake Griffin in Canberra is an artificial lake beside Australia's Parliament House. Lake Griffin in the Canton of Zurich is 11 kilometres northeast of the city and covers 160 square kilometres, making it the canton’s second-largest lake after Lake Zurich. The lake is long and narrow, measuring about 6 kilometres in length, up to 1.6 kilometres across, and 32 metres at its deepest point.

Parliament House, Canberra

Parliament House, Canberra

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Located in the heart of Canberra, Australia’s capital, this is one of the world’s most famous buildings. It is renowned for its magnificent architecture, extensive use of stone and fine timber, and collection of artistic treasures, including one of the world’s largest tapestries. Covering 32 hectares, the building has six above-ground levels, with a car park on the lowest level. Its circular granite exterior blends seamlessly with the shape of Capital Hill. At the heart of the building is an 81-metre stainless-steel flagpole rising from the roof of the Main Hall and reaching into the sky.

War Memorial

War Memorial

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North of Lake Burley Griffin stands a blue-gray domed building, constructed after World War II to commemorate Australians who died in battle. The memorial features a Hall of Remembrance, exhibition rooms and a cinema, and also serves as a center for education and research on military history. There is also a thought-provoking exhibition about the Japanese military during World War II.