SYDNEY TO CANBERRA DAY TOUR
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Explore Canberra in a Day with Brighton Tours!
Discover Australia’s capital on a relaxed Sydney to Canberra day tour that combines famous national landmarks, lakeside scenery and insightful commentary in one full day experience. Sit back on a comfortable coach as your driver guide explains how Canberra was chosen as the nation’s political centre, then points out key sights on arrival. This is one of the most convenient Sydney Canberra bus tours for visitors who want to explore the capital in a single day without organising transport, maps or parking.
Your Canberra day trip includes a guided city drive, a visit to Australian the Mint, time inside Parliament House, photo stops around Lake Burley Griffin and a generous international lunch, creating a complete day trip to Canberra from Sydney that suits solo travellers, couples and small groups.
Canberra City Tour
Your day begins with a scenic journey through the Southern Highlands before arriving in Canberra where your Canberra sightseeing bus takes you on a guided city tour. Admire wide boulevards, thoughtfully planned suburbs and the way the city is laid out around its central lake. Your guide will point out important national institutions such as the National Library, the High Court and the National Gallery as you travel through the parliamentary and diplomatic districts.
There are photo stops at key viewpoints so you can capture panoramic shots of the city and surrounding hills. Along the way you will hear stories about how Canberra was designed, why it was chosen ahead of Sydney and Melbourne and how it has grown into a modern capital that still feels easy to explore on a Canberra day tour.
Visit The Australian Mint
Step inside the Royal Australian Mint for a guided visit with your tour escort. Learn how Australia’s coins are designed and produced, and discover the stories behind both circulating and collectible currency. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to mint and print your own commemorative coin that is not in general circulation—a unique and memorable souvenir of your Canberra day trip.
Please remember to bring coins for payment if you wish to purchase a commemorative coin.
International Lunch Buffet Included
During the middle of the day you will relax over an all you can eat international lunch buffet that is included in your Sydney to Canberra day tour. Enjoy a selection of dishes, salads and desserts in a comfortable setting, with time to sit down, chat with fellow travellers and recharge before the afternoon sightseeing continues.
There is no need to search for cafes, queue for tables or rush your meal. Everything is arranged for you so you can simply enjoy your Canberra day trip at an easy pace.
Australia’s Parliament House
No Canberra day trip is complete without a visit to Parliament House. Here you will pass through security and enter one of Australia’s most important buildings, home to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Explore selected public areas, admire the impressive architecture and view historic artworks that tell the story of Australian democracy.
Lake Burley Griffin, Captain Cook Memorial, and the Australian War Memorial
In the afternoon, your tour continues with a scenic drive around Lake Burley Griffin, the sparkling heart of Canberra. Enjoy beautiful views across the water toward the Captain Cook Memorial and its impressive fountain, with photo opportunities at selected vantage points.
Your final stop is the Australian War Memorial, where you will enjoy an external visit only. From the surrounding grounds, admire the striking architecture and reflect on the memorial’s significance as your guide provides background on its history and national importance. After this stop, your Canberra day tour concludes with a comfortable journey back to Sydney, arriving in the evening with lasting memories of Australia’s capital.
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