Top Canberra Day Trips

Take a full-day tour from Sydney to explore Canberra, the fascinating capital city of Australia. Enjoy guided tours of key sights including the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the National Museum and the Lodge, home to the Prime Minister. As you approach Canberra, stop in the quaint town of Sutton Forest and snap photos from Mt Ainslie. Your guide shares the backstory behind the design of Canberra, conceived of by visionary architects and one of only a handful of planned cities in the world.

When in Sydney, a full-day tour to Canberra provides a fascinating overview of Australia’s national capital, one of the few planned cities in the world. Designed by visionary architects, Canberra is home to renowned institutions including the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum of Australia, Parliament House, and the Lodge (the Prime Minister’s official residence). Stop for morning tea, lunch and dinner (own expense), and enjoy guided tours of key sites. Admire the town of Berrima, the Goulburn region and views from Mt Ainslie en route to Canberra.

On this convenient day tour you can visit the coast from inland Canberra in a single day. Take a guided kayak tour of the Cullendulla Sanctuary on glass-bottomed kayaks. Your guides will explain the amazing nature and fish life you’ll see. Enjoy free time in Bateman’s Bay to grab lunch. Get the chance to spot kangaroos on the beach at Murramarang National Park, an unforgettable sight!

Beer lovers will enjoy this relaxed tour that visits three Canberra craft beer hotspots in three hours. With transportation included, you don’t need to worry about getting around after a drink (or several). As this is an afternoon tour, you can continue the merriment into the evening with your new friends. There’s a limit of ten participants, so everyone will get personalized attention from the expert local guide.

Marvel over the monuments and memorials of Canberra on this full-day tour from Sydney. Look out over the Australian capital from Mount Ainslie; walk through the historic halls of Parliament House and visit the poignant Australian War Memorial. Then, enjoy an independent visit of either the National Museum of Australia or the National Gallery; learn more about Canberra’s fasincating history at Yarralumla; and admire the city’s beautiful parks and lakes.

Learn about Canberra’s brewing tradition with a visit to three craft breweries and a craft beer pub. Meet local brewers, learn about craft beer production, tour the breweries, and of course, taste a variety of local beers and ciders. The tour includes water, snacks, and a delicious lunch with options including burgers, schnitzel, and more.