A day to reflect and pay respects at our nation’s War Memorial
6 Days
21 to 26 April 2027
Active
$4,620pptw
92 villabucks
A day to reflect and pay respects at our nation’s War Memorial
What an honour to pay your respects to our service men and women ANZAC day in our nation’s capital at our most significant War Memorial. You will have the opportunity to attend the dawn service, the parade and the significant “Last Post” in the late afternoon. You will also enjoy some of Canberra’s most important attractions to celebrate our culture, our history and our Australian spirit. You will delve into our political past at the Australian Democracy Museum and visit the present-day heart of Australian politics at Parliament House. You will see our culture on display at the National Museum, delight in gardens, step back in time at Lanyard Homestead and marvel at our important role in space exploration. To make this a truly Australian tour, visit Cold Creek Station for a sheep dog demonstration and a bbq lunch.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home for your flight to Canberra. On arrival transfer to your central hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening. Enjoy dinner together and unwind after your day of travel as you prepare for the cultural treasures ahead.
Five nights: Novotel Canberra.
Day 2. National history and Canberra Autumn at the arboretum (BD)
Begin your day at the Museum of Australian Democracy housed within the historic Old Parliament House. Step through decades of political history and admire the beautifully preserved architecture. From here we will visit the Canberra Arboretum to see the beautiful autumn foliage and see the bonsai collection at the Village centre. After you can enjoy lunch at leisure at the National Museum of Australia before taking a highlight tour.
Day 3 Parliament House, Cold Creek Cattle Station and Cockington Gardens (BLD)
This morning, you have the chance to see what our present day political atmosphere looks like with a Parliament House Tour. Leave the seriousness behind as we venture to a working cattle station on the fringes of Canberra for a dog mustering, sheep sheering demonstration and a bbq lunch. On the way back into Canberra, call in at the iconic Cockinton Green Gardens where meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings are set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.
Day 4. From a space station to a historic homestead. (BLD)
This morning we depart the city of Canberra to visit the Deep Space Complex, managed by the CSIRO for NASA. See the largest dish in the Southern Hemisphere plus the original dish that received and broadcast the first images of humans walking on the moon. For lunch, visit the restored 1850’s Lanyon Homestead, established before Canberra! Enjoy some free time in the afternoon in Canberra. before dinner and after dinner, enjoy images of Australian and New Zealand service personnel, historical photographs, and the names of past conflicts are projected onto the façade of the Australian War Memorial.
Day 5. ANZAC DAY (BD)
Today is the day we can pay our respects to our service men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. Join in from the very beginning of the day with the dawn service or you may choose to watch the parade a little later. Enjoy a drive to Bungadore, Australia’s Top Small Tourist Town in 2025 for some free time. We will return in time to finish the day with a special Last Post in the late afternoon.
Day 6. Canberra to Perth (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Canberra Airport for your return flight to Perth. On arrival your courtesy vehicle will ensure you are returned safely to your door.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: Anzac
Dates & Pricing
$4,620pptw
$435 single option
Highlights
• Honour our service people on ANZAC day in Canberra
• Reflect on Australia’s military history at the Australian War Memorial
• Delight in the autumn wonder of the Canberra Arboretum
• Wander the charming miniature worlds of Cockington Green Gardens
• Explore the Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament House
• Visit Cold Creek Station to enjoy country hospitality
• Enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House to see where our policies are debated
• Learn about our contribution to NASA at the Space Network
• Step back in time at Lanyard Homestead
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 12 meals
• 5 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 6 Days
Dates: 21 to 26 April 2027
Activity Level: Active
$4,620pptw
$435 single option
Earn: 92 villabucks
Highlights
• Honour our service people on ANZAC day in Canberra
• Reflect on Australia’s military history at the Australian War Memorial
• Delight in the autumn wonder of the Canberra Arboretum
• Wander the charming miniature worlds of Cockington Green Gardens
• Explore the Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament House
• Visit Cold Creek Station to enjoy country hospitality
• Enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House to see where our policies are debated
• Learn about our contribution to NASA at the Space Network
• Step back in time at Lanyard Homestead
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 12 meals
• 5 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home for your flight to Canberra. On arrival transfer to your central hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening. Enjoy dinner together and unwind after your day of travel as you prepare for the cultural treasures ahead.
Five nights: Novotel Canberra.
Day 2. National history and Canberra Autumn at the arboretum (BD)
Begin your day at the Museum of Australian Democracy housed within the historic Old Parliament House. Step through decades of political history and admire the beautifully preserved architecture. From here we will visit the Canberra Arboretum to see the beautiful autumn foliage and see the bonsai collection at the Village centre. After you can enjoy lunch at leisure at the National Museum of Australia before taking a highlight tour.
Day 3 Parliament House, Cold Creek Cattle Station and Cockington Gardens (BLD)
This morning, you have the chance to see what our present day political atmosphere looks like with a Parliament House Tour. Leave the seriousness behind as we venture to a working cattle station on the fringes of Canberra for a dog mustering, sheep sheering demonstration and a bbq lunch. On the way back into Canberra, call in at the iconic Cockinton Green Gardens where meticulously handcrafted miniature buildings are set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.
Day 4. From a space station to a historic homestead. (BLD)
This morning we depart the city of Canberra to visit the Deep Space Complex, managed by the CSIRO for NASA. See the largest dish in the Southern Hemisphere plus the original dish that received and broadcast the first images of humans walking on the moon. For lunch, visit the restored 1850’s Lanyon Homestead, established before Canberra! Enjoy some free time in the afternoon in Canberra. before dinner and after dinner, enjoy images of Australian and New Zealand service personnel, historical photographs, and the names of past conflicts are projected onto the façade of the Australian War Memorial.
Day 5. ANZAC DAY (BD)
Today is the day we can pay our respects to our service men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. Join in from the very beginning of the day with the dawn service or you may choose to watch the parade a little later. Enjoy a drive to Bungadore, Australia’s Top Small Tourist Town in 2025 for some free time. We will return in time to finish the day with a special Last Post in the late afternoon.
Day 6. Canberra to Perth (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Canberra Airport for your return flight to Perth. On arrival your courtesy vehicle will ensure you are returned safely to your door.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Image: AnzacNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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For travellers who walk confidently and unaided. In addition to Relaxed requirements, expect guided walking tours that may include gentle inclines and stair climbs, some longer days, and multiple hotel changes. Access to accommodation may involve stairs, short walks to facilities, and showers over baths. Walking sticks are welcome unless the tour includes overnight rail or cruising—please check with staff.
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Active
For travellers comfortable with full sightseeing days. Building on Moderate requirements, these tours feature more activities, extended periods of standing and walking, and nature-based excursions. You must be able to walk confidently over uneven surfaces at a steady pace, and negotiate busy transport terminals. Expect feature walks for up to 3 hours, and activities that may include small aircraft, vehicles, vessels and watercraft. Not suitable for travellers requiring walking aids or assistance from others.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
For travellers with a high level of fitness and previous outdoor experience. Building on Highly Active requirements, these tours involve full days of physical activity in remote or rugged locations that may be difficult to access. You must be able to walk confidently for 6 or more hours per day over multiple days while carrying a day pack and be comfortable walking in varied weather conditions. Not suitable for travellers using walking aids or requiring assistance.
