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Canberra Power Peace and History Self Guided Walking Tour

Canberra: Power, Peace and Pathways isn’t a rush past monuments, it’s a thoughtful wander through the capital at its most human. This self-guided walk moves from iconic national institutions to quiet wetlands, from bold architecture to stories hidden underfoot. You’ll pass places where laws are debated, art lives outdoors, and history whispers instead of shouts. Expect powerful memorials, surprising detours, lakeside calm, and plenty of “wait, that happened here?” moments. Designed to be slow and reflective, this walk invites you to notice how power, memory, protest, and nature share the same ground. Canberra doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. Bring curiosity, comfy shoes, and a willingness to slow down.

Canberra Power Peace and History Self Guided Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

Learn about a side of history that often gets overlooked when you join this women’s history walking tour with a local guide. Visit many well-known attractions–such as the National Archives, the High Court, and Old Parliament House–but listen to the lesser-known stories of the women behind Canberra, the Australian capital. Also visit a few sites you might otherwise miss, such as the Ladies Rose Garden.

Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Historic and Cultural Canberra Private Walking Tour

Make the most of your time in Canberra with a private two-hour walking tour. Instead of wandering aimlessly and not knowing what you’re looking at, your guide will take you to some of Canberra’s most historically and culturally significant spots, and tell you all about the city. Visit impressive, must-see institutions, including Parliament House, the National Library, and the National Gallery.

Historic and Cultural Canberra Private Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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National Library of Australia

To gain access to the library’s collection, you first need to get a library card (for Australian residents) or a temporary card (for overseas visitors).
Amenities at the National Library of Australia include a café, bookshop, self-service lockers, and free access to computers and Wi-Fi.
The library has ramp access on the building’s south side and automatic doors or open doorways throughout. The reading rooms are fitted with wheelchair-accessible desks.
Deliveries from collection storage are not available in the evening or on weekends, but you can order material in advance for the daytime.

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