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Klook Pass Australia Tours
Attraction passes • Northern Territory

Klook Pass Australia Tours

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4.8 / 5
(287) • 6K+ booked
US$ 188.75
Retail: US$ 319.59
Canberra Day Tour From Sydney Mandarin Guide - Free Buffet Lunch
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sydney, Canberra

Canberra Day Tour From Sydney Mandarin Guide - Free Buffet Lunch

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4.7 / 5
(22) • 200+ booked
US$ 149.69
Explore Canberra: The Heart of Australia with Buffet Lunch
Tours • From Sydney

Explore Canberra: The Heart of Australia with Buffet Lunch

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.6 / 5
(41) • 500+ booked
US$ 149.69
Half-Day Canberra Wildlife Tour
Tours • Canberra

Half-Day Canberra Wildlife Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2)
US$ 118.05
Canberra Capital Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Canberra Capital Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

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4.0 / 5
(24) • 400+ booked
US$ 149.69
Rome Christmas Lights Panoramic Bus Tour with Live Guide
Tours • From Rome

Rome Christmas Lights Panoramic Bus Tour with Live Guide

English guided
Evening departure
Free cancellation
From
US$ 27.09
Canberra Private Day Tour
Tours • Canberra

Canberra Private Day Tour

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Private tour
Private group
US$ 1,065.59
Vatican Museums and Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome
Tours • From Rome

Vatican Museums and Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome

Small group
English guided
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
US$ 299.90
Canberra Highlights Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sydney, Canberra

Canberra Highlights Full-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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US$ 157.75
Thredbo or Perisher Day Tour
Tours • From Canberra

Thredbo or Perisher Day Tour

Seasonal
English guided
4.7 / 5
(6) • 300+ booked
US$ 99.00
Canberra Highlights Tour
Tours • Canberra

Canberra Highlights Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.0 / 5
(7)
From
US$ 149.69
Sydney Canberra Parliament House & War Memorial Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Sydney Canberra Parliament House & War Memorial Full-Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
US$ 135.44
Save US$ 15.05

Hotels in Canberra

QT Canberra
Hotels • Canberra

QT Canberra

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4.1 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 107.79
Burbury Hotel & Apartments
Hotels • Canberra

Burbury Hotel & Apartments

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 117.69
Ovolo Nishi
Hotels • Canberra

Ovolo Nishi

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 111.21
US$ 139.01
Canberra Accommodation Centre
Hotels • Canberra

Canberra Accommodation Centre

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3.9 / 5
(337)
From
US$ 68.82
Rydges Canberra
Hotels • Canberra

Rydges Canberra

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4.0 / 5
(988)
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US$ 84.82
Deco Hotel
Hotels • Canberra

Deco Hotel

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 105.66
The Sebel Canberra Civic
Hotels • Canberra

The Sebel Canberra Civic

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4.3 / 5
(1.2K)
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US$ 113.40
Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG
Hotels • Canberra

Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG

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4.2 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 120.11
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
Hotels • Canberra

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

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4.1 / 5
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US$ 78.99
Hotel Realm
Hotels • Canberra

Hotel Realm

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 129.90
Meriton Suites Canberra
Hotels • Canberra

Meriton Suites Canberra

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4.7 / 5
(578)
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US$ 100.24
US$ 101.79
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
Hotels • Canberra

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

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4.4 / 5
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US$ 89.68

Reviews of Canberra activities

April ****
2026-09-17 05:40:41
Fantastic 5.0
It was a nice tour! Considering the distance from Sydney to Canberra, there’s naturally not a lot of time to spend at each place, but I think the time we had was enough. I’m a solo traveller, so I had time to stroll around, take some photos, and even buy a few souvenirs. Our tour guide, Gordon, was really nice and knowledgeable about Canberra. He also showed us around some of the different embassies even though it wasn’t included in the itinerary, which was a nice little bonus. I especially enjoyed the timing of the Floriade visit. We arrived at a good time, so it wasn’t too crowded and we could walk around, enjoy the flowers, and take photos without feeling too rushed. Overall, it was a really nice day trip and a great way to see a glimpse of Canberra and Floriade from Sydney. I had a good time and would definitely recommend the tour! 🌷🌸😊
Klook User
2026-09-02 10:26:47
Fantastic 5.0
My parent attended the trip. They quit enjoy the trip. The guide are very nice and patient. Highly recommend .
Klook客路用户
2026-11-05 11:31:09
Fantastic 5.0
An amazing trip! Neil is very knowledgeable and shared many stories with us. Even though my English isn't very good, I was able to understand quite a bit. The itinerary was very well planned. We set off at three o'clock and returned to the city around seven or eight in the evening (depending on animal sightings). We were very lucky and saw a lot of animals! I think without this tour, I wouldn't have been able to visit this wildlife park (since I don't have a car). Thank you to the tour guide! Thank you for everything!
Alvin ***************
2026-06-04 14:28:23
Fantastic 5.0
Life hack when you want to do multiple tours all over Australia and save some money instead of booking the tours individually. Our tour guides especially Gary in Ocean Road Tour is absolutely outstanding! Highly recommended 🙌
Liana *******
2026-06-09 05:40:36
Great 4.0
Great vibes, room is spacious with nice decor although the bathroom could use a facelift. The undercover parking is rather tight and not ideal for big cars.
Klook User
2026-09-13 06:25:57
Great 4.0
Room design is cute and unique but facilities are a bit basic and not well thought out e.g. the bathtub is not stone but concrete and the surface is quite rough
Anna *****
2026-07-19 15:06:02
Fantastic 5.0
Exceptional and modern amenities. Will definitely stay again.
Klook User
2026-10-05 04:28:45
Fantastic 5.0
5 star experience as usual. staff was exceptionally nice. yet - some levels (b1 & b2) were having some weird unpleasant smell; and the swimming pool was also a bit smelly and dirty too!
Klook User
2026-10-13 11:00:58
Fantastic 5.0
Kids loved the pool, breakfast way very nice, room spacious, easy parking

Canberra at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Canberra?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
350
300
250
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
79
Jan
113
Feb
Quietest 50
Mar
50
Apr
58
May
63
Jun
65
Jul
175
Aug
110
Sep
Busiest 312
Oct
130
Nov
103
Dec

Demand from travellers from Hong Kong surges in October — roughly 212% above a typical month — while March is much quieter, about 50% below a typical month, so book early for October and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in March. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Canberra cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

1,200
1,000
800
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Priciest HK$1,162 Cheapest HK$600
Jul Aug Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices in October are typically around HKD 600, roughly 48% below August, the priciest month, so October offers both lower prices and the peak demand shown above. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

4 daysLast-minute
8 daysTypical
29 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 8 days ahead, so planning a short trip from Hong Kong is feasible; during October’s peak you’ll still want to lock in plans sooner rather than later. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Canberra

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 1.45AUD

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Hong Kong

What to know before visiting Canberra

What to do in Canberra year-round

Canberra’s busiest bookings centre on Tours, followed by Indoor games and Water activities, shaping how the city feels through the year. Klook booking data shows a strong seasonal rhythm: demand is highest in October and August, while March to May are noticeably quieter. That means lively festival- and event-style atmospheres in peak months and more relaxed sightseeing and leisure options in the quieter months. Travellers choose between joining the energetic peak-season buzz or enjoying calmer streets and easier bookings — decide whether you prefer peak atmosphere or quieter exploration. All figures are from Klook booking data.

Best months to visit and price patterns

Demand peaks in October (and a second high point in August) while late summer autumntime sees the liveliest activity; the quietest period is March when bookings drop sharply. Prices move differently across the year: the priciest month by median price is August, while October shows the lowest typical price, so demand and price do not always move together. If you want lower prices with smaller crowds, target October; if you want peak-season energy expect higher demand in August and October.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Quieter than usual HKD 1,021
February Busier than usual HKD 1,037
March Very quiet HKD 1,037
April Very quiet HKD 1,037
May Very quiet HKD 1,060
June Quieter than usual HKD 1,014
July Quieter than usual HKD 858
August Peak demand HKD 1,162
September Busier than usual HKD 1,092
October Peak demand HKD 600
November Busier than usual HKD 1,092
December About average HKD 967

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay: district price comparison

Klook hotel data shows Turner as the most affordable district and Civic as the priciest by typical nightly rate. Turner’s typical nightly rate is typically around HKD 632, while Civic’s typical nightly rate is typically around HKD 951, a gap of roughly 34% between them according to Klook booking data. Cheaper districts tend to suit travellers prioritising budget or simpler accommodation, while pricier districts suit those wanting a livelier urban base or a higher-end hotel experience. All figures and the percentage gap are from Klook booking data.

Tips for travellers from Hong Kong

On Klook most travellers book with a little planning: typical bookings were made about 8 days ahead, and the earliest planners booked around 29 days out, according to platform-wide Klook data. That means you have moderate flexibility — many experiences can still be organised within a week, but in the peak months (August and October) it pays to book earlier. Use Klook to lock in the experiences you want in busy months, or to grab last-minute options when travelling in quieter periods; all timing figures come from Klook booking data.

FAQs about Canberra

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