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Australian Parliament House National Gallery of Australia
AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL TREASURES MAXIMUM
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4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
GUESTS
Day 1: Thursday – Canberra (D) Listen to the moving story behind one of the names
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Be met on arrival at Canberra Airport and transferred to on the Roll of Honour and the recital of the Ode by a From 4679 per person twin share
your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. member of the Australian Defence Force. The ceremony
Tonight, a truly memorable experience awaits at the concludes with the sounding of the Last Post. 4 DAYS | CANBERRA TO CANBERRA
National Gallery of Australia. Enjoy a glass of sparkling Tonight, enjoy a three course feasting menu at Capitol
wine, then join an exclusive after-hours tour to discover Bar and Grill. OPERATOR: Ultimate Journeys by Viva Holidays
iconic works from the Gallery’s extraordinary collection, Day 3: Saturday – Canberra (BL) TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted Small Group
including Blue poles by Jackson Pollock. Continue to the Enjoy breakfast before heading off to explore the cool DEPARTS: 18 Oct 24
Skyspace Garden to enjoy a cocktail inspired by James climate wineries of the Canberra District.
Turrell’s Within without, together with canapés and a
sumptuous grazing table of locally sourced produce. The first stop of the day is Brindabella Hills Vineyard, HIGHLIGHTS
Later, a bespoke three course dinner will be served with situated on a ridge above the Murrumbidgee. Over the • Exclusive after-hours tour of the National Gallery of
local wines. past few years, their Chardonnay and Shiraz wines have Australia’s extraordinary collection
won many national ‘boutique winery’ awards and we will
Day 2: Friday – Canberra (BD) sample some of these wines at their Cellar Door. • Exclusive bespoke dining experience at the
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, before a visit to National Gallery of Australia
Parliament House. This once-in-a-lifetime private tour Next, head to Shaw Wines. Shaw’s attentive and • Go behind the scenes at Parliament House
provides you with behind-the-scenes access to rarely seen knowledgeable staff will guide you through a seated
spaces in one of Australia’s most significant buildings. Visit tasting of wines in the upstairs tasting area. After, enjoy a • Observe the poignant Last Post Ceremony at the
off-limit spaces including private courtyards, the corridors share-style lunch at Olleyville at Shaw Vineyard Estate. Australian War Memorial
of power and the Press Gallery. After lunch, travel the short distance to McKellar Ridge • Visit three of Canberra’s cool climate wineries
Afterwards, enjoy a dining experience usually reserved for Estate, a boutique winery and vineyard producing INCLUDES
visiting dignitaries as in-house chefs prepare a traditional premium award-winning, handcrafted wines. Meet • 3 nights accommodation at QT Canberra in a QT
High Tea with a contemporary twist. winemakers John and Marina. Learn about the history
of the vineyard and how John turned his dream of re- Superior King Room
This afternoon, head to the Australian War Memorial and establishing a family tradition of wine production. • Meals a specified
join an expert guide for a private tour of the Australian • Private tour at the National Gallery of Australia
War Memorial’s Commemorative Courtyard. You’ll hear And for a fitting end to the day, drop by Big River Distilling
stories of courage, sacrifice, devotion, and mateship Co for a Distillery tour and sample a tasting paddle of • Private curated tour through the Sculpture Garden
behind the over 102,000 names on the Australian Roll three gins with a grazing platter. • Private Behind the Scenes Tour of Parliament House
of Honour. Pay your respects and place a poppy on the This evening is free to explore Canberra’s thriving bar and • Private guided tour of the Australian War Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. Next, join one restaurant scene or enjoy a relaxing evening in. and Last Post ceremony
of the Memorial’s curators for a private exploration of the Day 4: Sunday – Canberra (B) • Wine tasting at Brindabella Hills Winery, Shaw
unique collection of memorabilia, rare and beautiful letters, Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Enjoy a final Wines and McKellar Ridge Estate
photographs, and diaries. leisurely breakfast before your private transfer to Canberra • Gin tasting paddle at Big River Distilling Co
Later, gather for the poignant Last Post Ceremony. The Airport for your flight home. • Return private car transfer from Canberra Airport
ceremony begins with the Australian national anthem, (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) • Private group mini-van transfers throughout
followed by the haunting sounds of the piper’s lament.
• Services of a Tour Leader and expert guides/drivers

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