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Sydney - Canberra Trip via Grand Pacific Drive (Stay Overnight)

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Location: Sydney, Australia
Duration: 2 days
Product code: 121857P5_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryDay 1: Sydney to Canberra.Stop At: Grand Pacific Drive - Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond, From Royal National Park to Bomaderry, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500 AustraliaThe Grand Pacific Drive is a scenic coastal drive that stretches from the Royal National Park about an hour south of central Sydney, through the seaside New South Wales villages and towns of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and Shoalhaven. Visitors can choose their own adventure with numerous coastal and rainforest walks, surfing, swimming, shopping, and endless dining options along the route.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent Campbell, Canberra 2612 AustraliaThe Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia, and some conflicts involving personnel from the Australian colonies prior to Federation. The memorial includes an extensive national military museum. The Australian War Memorial was opened in 1941, and is widely regarded as one of the most significant memorials of its type in the worldDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Mount Ainslie, Australian Capital Territory 2609, AustraliaThe Mount Ainslie tourist outlook, one of Canberra's most popular, provides excellent views of central Canberra and Red Hill to the south and Black Mountain to the west especially towards sunset. According to an article written in 1922, this outlook 'will afford an ever changing bird's eye and panoramic picture of the city's buildings and beauty spots, as well as of the lovely plains that run to join the Yass Plains on the north. An air beacon located at the summit is part of the national capital's air navigation system guiding air traffic towards the nearby Canberra Airport.A walking trail which leads from the back of the Australian War Memorial, called the Mount Ainslie Kokoda summit trail, is well maintained with steps and is paved. The trail is used by around 200 people each day. It has a number of plaques commemorating the battles fought in World War II in the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, with the plaques set out as though it was on the Kokoda Trail. A quarry is located around 200 metres (660 ft) from the peak.Duration: 1 hourNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Ibis Style Canberra Tall Trees or The Sebel Canberra Civic or equivalentDay 2: Canberra to SydneyStop At: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra 2601 AustraliaThe National Gallery of Australia (originally the Australian National Gallery) is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art. Located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, it was established in 1967 by the Australian government as a national public art museum.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Australian Parliament House, The Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra 2600 AustraliaParliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by a Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build.Federal Parliament meetings were held in Melbourne until 1927. Between 1927 and 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House". Construction of Australia's permanent Parliament House was delayed while its location was debated. Construction of the new building began in 1981. The principal design of the structure is based on the shape of two boomerangs and is topped by an 81-metre (266 ft) flagpole.Parliament House contains 4,700 rooms, and many areas are open to the public. The main foyer contains a marble staircase and leads to the Great Hall, which has a lar
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Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions:
1x Breakfast,Accommodation included: 1 night
Exclusions:
Lunch & Dinner

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200.82