Canberra Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Experience the best of Canberra on this full day Hop-On Hop-Off four stop 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.

Canberra is modern city, set within extensive parks and gardens, its name is thought to mean ‘meeting place’, is derived from the Aboriginal word Kamberra. The design and layout of the city was planned by Walter Burley Griffin, a major 20th century American architect, who won an international design competition in 1912, incorporating significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned Canberra the title of the "bush capital".

Canberra is home to the history and heritage of Australia. You will see the treasures of the nation housed in world class museums and galleries. 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.

The Explorer Bus makes several loops of Canberra's attractions each day. It starts from the centre of Canberra, known as "Civic" and then follows a predetermined loop of the attractions. Ticket Holders may get on or off the bus at any attraction, and may rejoin the bus as it passes on any subsequent loop.

• 4 stops at 9:30am
• 3 stops at 11:00am
• 2 stops at 12:15pm
• 1 stop at 1:30pm

Schedule details

See Australia's Parliament house in Canberra

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour commences at Platform 11,  59 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City, outside the Student Flights Travel Agency

Departure Time:

Please view additional information link for Explorer Bus timetable information

Stops/Attractions Includes:

Choice of

• Australian War Memorial
• National Library
• Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
• National Portrait Gallery
• National Art Gallery - Renaissance Exhibition
• High Court of Australia
• Parliament House
• Old Parliament House
• The Mint
• National Museum of Australia

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

The National War Memorial, Canberra

Inclusions:

• Hop-on Hop-off 4 stop pass from 9.30am
• On board commentary

Exclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Attraction entry fees where applicable
• Tipping/Gratuities

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• Please note the timetable is subject to change
• Seniors pass is only valid for Australian residents

Voucher Info:

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Local Operator Information:

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