Explore Australia's capital city, Canberra, on a day trip from Sydney, to gain a comprehensive insight into Canberra's culture, history, and architectural wonders. Your day of exploration takes you into regional New South Wales and includes a morning tea stop (own expense) before arriving in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) to take in panoramic views from Mount Ainslie of Canberra. Visit the world class Australian War Memorial for a time of reflection, free time for lunch (own expense) and explore the National Museum of Australia. Take a guided tour of the architectural masterpiece of Parliament House before driving through Yarralumla to see national embassies. Another refreshment stop is taken on the return trip to Sydney where you will arrive after a true day of exploration and learning
Travel from Sydney to Canberra in a comfortable vehicle
Drive through the NSW Southern Highlands, Goulburn and small country towns
Visit the Australia's Parliament House, National Embassies and Australian War Memorial
Take a self-guided tour through the National Museum of Australia (replaced by entry to Floriade from mid-September to mid-October)
Appreciate Canberra's design from Mt Ainslie Lookout