National Museum of Australia

HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this excellent Great Ocean Road Small Groups Tour! One of the best aspects of this tour is that by reversing the usual route, we get to experience the 12 Apostles in the tranquil morning hours, steering clear of the afternoon rush. Additionally, the sunlight casts a magnificent glow on the limestone formations at this time of day. Things you will see and do: • Travel inland in the morning straight to the Twelve Apostles • At least 4 attractions at the Shipwreck Coast: 12 Apostles Coast, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and The Razorback • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay, Lorne, and lots of other stops for pictures – Spot koalas in the wild • Reverse itinerary to avoid the crowds: we mean it! We get there earlier • More attractions, more stops, more fun!

Take a day trip from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural surroundings. We drive through Australia’s cool climate wool growing region and learn about the futuristic planning that makes Canberra one of the world's most modern and liveable cities. Visit Parliament House, an architectural masterpiece home to Australian democracy. Take time to explore The Australian War Memorial dedicated to telling stories of what our nation has done to prevent war and contribute to peace. Enjoy lunch besides the lake at the National Museum of Australia. From mid-September to mid-October visit the Floriade Flower Festival, the largest flower festival in the Southern Highlands. A day in our capital is enriching, surprising and thoroughly rewarding!

An ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about the history of this cosmopolitan city, with its blend of European and modern architecture.  Discover the wealth of experiences offered in South Australia's capital city, including great food and wine, arts and culture, and world-class sporting events, on a friendly and relaxed tour.

Explore one of the world’s top maritime museums at your leisure with a visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum, conveniently located in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The museum’s permanent and traveling exhibitions focus on different aspects of Australia’s maritime history as well as the beach culture of today. If you've chosen the SEE IT ALL Ticket, the kids will love exploring the four historic ships berthed outside, making this a great outing for all ages.

Enjoy an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours along North Terrace in the city of Adelaide. The focus of the tour is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether they are locals, interstate visitors or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Are you looking for a way to see Melbourne without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this walking tour through its vibrant CBD • Hear from producer Mitchell Secrett, an audio producer and podcast specialist, along with a few special guests who’ll share some interesting facts about the city • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

FIRST AUSTRALIANS TOUR departs at 3pm daily. Visit the National Museum of Australia and experience the world’s oldest living cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The First Australians Tour provides an insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' history, cultures, spirituality and connections to country, with a focus on the First Australians gallery. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour.  Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the objects to life by explaining the history and stories behind them.  Guided tours in languages other than English are available by advanced notice, please email bookings@nma.gov.au

This comprehensive day trip blends the highlights of Adelaide city with the quaint but classic Adelaide Hills. Ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, there is much to discover in Adelaide from the superb architecture to the cultural boulevards and surrounding park lands. Following some free time in the city for lunch, travel through the Adelaide Hills to the towering Mount Lofty Summit, where you will see the scenic span on the South Australian landscape from the city to the coast, then on to explore the delights of Australia's oldest German settlement, Hahndorf, and experience the charm of quaint, historic hills villages.

BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR departs at 10am daily. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour. On this wonderful Building and Architecture tour, you will discover the amazing stories that have come together in the incredible structure that is, the National Museum of Australia. You will learn about the many hidden meanings in the museums unique building, design and landscape. Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the stories to life! Guided tours in languages other than English are available by request. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside.

Discover where Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia with the Ultimate Museum Experience. Join the Building and Architecture Tour at 10am, enjoy lunch and a drink at our stunning lakeside cafe after your tour and then indulge at the Museum Shop with a $20 shopping voucher.

MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR departs at 1pm daily. The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour. The Museum Highlights Tour offers an excellent introduction to the Museum's galleries and is a great way to enhance your experience at the Museum, especially if you're short on time. Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the objects to life by explaining the history and stories behind them. Guided tours in languages other than English are available by request.

Discover Sydney’s best sights and attractions while saving up to 40% on general admission entry with the Ultimate Sydney Pass. Marvel at the iconic Sydney Opera House, enjoy the thrills of a Jet Boat on Sydney Harbour, or explore the scenic Blue Mountains area. Whether it’s a city tour, guided walk, museum visit, wildlife attraction or once-in-a-lifetime experience, the Ultimate Sydney Pass saves you time by not having to queue for tickets at every attraction. Plus, your pass comes with a free app so your time in Sydney is as fun and stress-free as possible. Featuring golden beaches and sparkling waterways, a spectacular harbour setting and a vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle, Sydney is truly one of the world’s great cities. Whatever your tastes and interests, the Ultimate Sydney Pass is your ticket to explore Sydney and its surrounds as conveniently and cost effectively as possible.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sydney with our immersive self-guided audio tour. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, uncover the rich tapestry of Australia's largest city. Delve into over 60,000 years of history, from ancient Aboriginal culture to colonial settlement and modern metropolis. Experience the unique blend of influences that have shaped Sydney's identity, from its convict past to its multicultural present. Discover local myths and legends, from the dreamtime stories of the Gadigal people to the ghosts of The Rocks. Marvel at the city's diverse architecture, from Victorian terraces to modernist masterpieces like the Opera House. With insider knowledge and fascinating facts at every turn, this audio guide brings Sydney's past and present to life, offering a deep, multifaceted exploration of this vibrant harbour city.

Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from the history books and your standard tour of Canberra? Join this entertaining and educational walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city. Learn about Australia’s hidden women's history as you walk among some of our nation’s most iconic cultural institutions and monuments. Hidden between the National Archives, the National Library, and the National Gallery are the stories of women who designed cities, changed Australia’s constitution and dismissed governments. You will be guided through Australia's capital city by locals with a great sense of humour, a genuine passion for Canberra and women's history, and plenty of fun facts to share. We promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Canberra's remarkable (and frankly pretty unexpected!) women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

Wind your way along a slice of Australia’s most breathtaking coastline, encountering abundant wildlife, secluded pockets of paradise and seafood sourced from the surrounding waters along the way. Roam, where the bush rolls into the sea at one of the Eyre Peninsula’s famed beaches, then meander along an iconic stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs give way to the sapphire ocean below. Afterwards, feast on seafood fresh off the boat. Sampling the best of the day’s catch, you’ll begin to understand why Port Lincoln is renowned as the seafood capital of South Australia. Have close up wildlife encounters with koalas, and learn about the region from your passionate storyteller guide.

City sightseeing with a difference. Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit. See Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. Tour behind the scenes of the MCG, seeing the player change rooms, media centre and stand on the turf of one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world. Lunch with a drink is included. If you would like to choose more than one option, please see our 3/4 Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne or our Ultimate Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne. A fabulous way to explore Melbourne's sporting culture.

Explore the unseen corners of Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury sports cruiser, with lunch at the CYCA, Sydney’s most prestigious private yacht club – home to the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race. – Take amazing photos with the famous landmarks – Opera House, Harbour Bridge. – Cruise by waterfront mansions of the rich and famous. – Visit secluded national park waterways, home to Sydney’s resident penguin and seal colonies. – Enjoy fun interactive live commentary – Intimate small group tour of up to 10 passengers

After a one hour flight over the foothills and inland farming country you will enjoy a ground tour of Wave Rock. Experience the spiritual stillness of the Outback and the massive Wave Rock in the cool of the morning, before the lunchtime crowds arrive after their long morning bus drive. You’ll also get to see the curious “Hippo’s Yawn” rock. You will have time for morning tea, to purchase souvenirs and if you wish, stroll through the wildlife park, Toy Museum and Lace Museum. Afterwards, you will fly to Cervantes; a small fishing village where you will take a tour of the Pinnacles Desert. These limestone pillars are scattered over a concentrated area, with nothing quite like it found anywhere else. We will then fly out over the Pinnacles and inaccessible Dead Pinnacles, then along endless beaches back to Perth.

Discover where Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia with the Ultimate Museum Experience. Join the Museum Highlights Tour at 1pm, enjoy lunch and a drink at our stunning lakeside cafe before your tour and then indulge at the Museum Shop with a 10% off shopping voucher.

History buffs and the nature lovers will enjoy this tour from Perth. Visit just a few of Western Australia's hidden treasures. Eerie pinnacles punctuate the otherwise flat and barren plain of the Nambung National Park. History looms itself in Australia's only Benedictine Abbey at New Norcia.