Canberra Revealed

Arrive in the nation’s capital today and make your own way to the hotel. Join an expert guide for an engaging private tour of the Australian War Memorial’s Commemorative Courtyard. Enter the breathtaking Hall of Memory and gaze upon one of the largest and most captivating mosaics in the world. Pay your respects to the fallen and place a poppy of remembrance on the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. One of the Memorial’s curators will also take you on a privileged exploration of a unique collection of rare and beautiful letters, photographs and diaries — many over 100 years old. Iconic and rarely displayed artworks by some of Australia’s most important artists of the last century are also exhibited.

Continue on to explore the National Museum’s ‘Biggest’ histories on a private tour with a Museum curator. Think along the lines of Phar Lap’s heart, the first Holden Prototype and the collections’ largest functional object, the Paddle Steamer Enterprise – a beautifully restored paddle steamer on the waters of Lake Burley Griffin.

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Take a privileged look behind the scenes at Parliament House. Head below-decks with an expert guide to gain an understanding of architect Romaldo Giurgola’s unique vision for the structure whose design is beautifully understated and accessible. Don your hard hats for an exclusive visit to the Parliamentary Art and Furniture Collections Store and other off-limits spaces before being treated to High Tea prepared by the in-house chefs, an indulgence usually reserved for visiting dignitaries, and a gin tasting.

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Your Hidden Canberra experience ends after breakfast this morning.

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