This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. You’ll receive a timetable, and it’s recommended to choose your attractions in sequence for the best value. Please note, the bus does not start with an orientation loop. John will review the timetable with you and suggest the best attractions to visit for a fulfilling day in Canberra. The Explorer Loop Bus departs from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit City Centre, at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. It covers all major attractions, including the Anzac Parade Memorials, the Embassies, and the Lodge. The bus is equipped with heating and air conditioning.

Route Duration: All day or a one-hour loop, stay on the bus.

The Explorer Loop Bus departs from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), 176 London Circuit City Centre, covering all major attractions such as the Anzac Parade Memorials, the Embassies, and the Lodge.

• Australian War Memorial: The most visited attraction in Australia and one of the world’s greatest military museums. No entry fee.
• Canberra and Region Visitors Centre: A tourist information center located on Lake Burley Griffin, next to the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet, which rises 100 meters into the air.
• National Capital Exhibition: A museum detailing the history of Canberra, telling the story of how it came to be. There is a café here. No entry fee.
• National Library of Australia: Features Captain Cook’s handwritten log and other exhibits. No entry fee.
• Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre: Offers hands-on physics experiences, mainly for kids.
• National Gallery of Australia: Showcases important works of art. No entry fee.
• National Portrait Gallery: A renowned portrait gallery.
• High Court of Australia: Australia’s highest court of appeal, housed in a ten-story building with three courtrooms. Features wonderful architecture. No entry fee.
• Old Parliament House: Australia’s most significant building, now the Museum of Australian Democracy. Everything is preserved from when the Hawke Government moved to the current Parliament House. No entry fee, café available.
• Parliament House: The home of Australia’s Parliament, considered one of the great buildings of the world. The result of a worldwide competition, it displays an original Magna Carta dated 1297. No entry fee.
• National Museum of Australia: Showcases Australiana from the last two hundred years, including Phar Lap’s heart, the original prototype for the Holden Motor Car, and the Pompeii Exhibition.
• National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA): Chronicles the history of film, sound, and radio in Australia. No entry fee. (Available on request only.)

Operates: The tour departs from the Canberra Museum and Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra City Centre, at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.

Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd reserves the right to substitute smaller buses depending on demand. The bus may not operate every day, depending on demand. Call 0418 455 099 to confirm.

Points of Interest

• Lake Burley Griffin

• ANZAC Parade Walk

• Air-conditioned transportation

This isn’t just any hop-on hop-off tour bus; it’s a more personalized experience with your tour guide, John. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned bus departing from the Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG), located at 176 London Circuit, City Centre. Explore many of Canberra’s major attractions on a flexible hop-on hop-off schedule, including the Embassies and the Lodge. Choose your attractions in order from the timetable provided on the bus. Plan your day at your own pace rather than being confined to a guided tour, and visit attractions at your leisure. There are no entry fees, and most attractions feature cafes. Capital Touring Services Pty Ltd reserves the right to use smaller buses based on demand.

• Canberra Day Tour reserves the right to substitute a smaller bus, depending on demand

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.