Experience the best of Canberra on this full day Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tour of the Australian capital city.
See Australia's most treasured attractions, most of which have free entry, including Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, The National Gallery of Australia, The National Science and Technology Centre, the High Court of Australia and the National Museum of Australia.
- Instant Confirmation
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Catching the Explorer bus, complete with expert commentary, is the perfect way to see as much, or as little, of this leafy city as you wish.
Attractions visited by the Explorer bus include (listed in timetable order and timetable issued onboard): Australian War Memorial, National Capital Exhibition Center, Lake Burley Griffin/Captain Cook Fountain, Questacon (The National Science and Technology Centre), National Gallery of Australia, High Court of Australia, Parliament House, Old Parliament House & Embassies and National Museum of Australia.
Explorer Bus timetable:
The Explorer Bus will pick-up/drop-off from the following locations at the following times. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure at each stop and signal driver.
- Departs city center, Northbourne Avenue: 9.30am, 11:00am, 12.45pm, 2.30pm
- Australian War Memorial (free entry)
- Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
- National Portrait Gallery (free entry)
- National Galley of Australia
- High Court of Australia (free entry)
- Parliament House (free entry)
- Old Parliament House
- The Mint
- National Museum of Australia (free entry)
- Arrives back at city center and YHA: 12.10pm, 1.35pm, 2.10pm, 3.10pm, 4.20pm
Schedule details
See Australia's Parliament house in Canberra
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Departure Point:
Tour commences at Platform 11, 59 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City, outside the Student Flights Travel Agency
Departure Time:
- Explorer Bus pickups from City center at 9:30am, 11:00am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm. Last drop-off to Canberra city center is at 4:20pm
- Australian War Memorial
- Questacon
- National Portrait Gallery
- High Court
- National Gallery of Australia
- Parliament House
- Old Parliament House
- The Mint
- The National Museum of Australia
Stops/Attractions Includes:
Pricing information
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Additional information
The National War Memorial, Canberra
Inclusions:
- Hop-on Hop-off 4 stop pass.This tour also includes Lake Burley Griffin and the Embassies.
- On board commentary
Exclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Attraction entry fees where applicable
- Lake Cruise.An additional AUD$15 per person and payble onboard
- Tipping/Gratuities
Additional Information:
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Please note the timetable is subject to change
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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