Canberra Day Tour From Sydney With Mandarin Guide

Explore Canberra on a shared coach trip from Sydney with a Mandarin-speaking driver-guide. Discover a city chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, where striking modern architecture houses institutions of national significance. Some departures may run bilingually in Chinese and English.

Itinerary

1. 06:45: Depart from Central Station Western Forecourt Coach Bay 8/9, opposite the Central Station clock tower.
2. 07:00: Depart from Furama Darling Harbour, next to Chinatown at 68 Harbour St, Haymarket.
3. Travel by bus to Canberra.
4. 11:00: Arrive in Canberra, pass through the embassy district to view its varied architecture, and visit the Royal Australian Mint. Minting a special $1 coin costs AUD 3 at the on-site machine, not included in the listed price.
5. 12:00: Enjoy a 1-hour lunch at Star Buffet Canberra, with Chinese and Western cuisine. The menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
6. 13:15: Explore Parliament House on a guided tour, including the Senate and House of Representatives, and admire its architecture and art collections.
7. 14:30: Stroll around Lake Burley Griffin, see the Captain Cook Fountain, and visit the National Capital Exhibition and the Australian War Memorial.
8. 16:00: Travel back to Sydney by bus.
9. 19:15: Return to Holiday Inn Darling Harbour.
10. 19:30: Return to Central Station Western Forecourt Coach Bay 8 or 9 to conclude the tour.

What's Included

• Mandarin-speaking professional driver-guide
• Round-trip coach transfers from Sydney
• Buffet lunch with Chinese and Western cuisine

Important details

• Children aged 0–2 join free
• Bring a passport with at least 6 months' validity
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes before departure