Canberra One-Day Relaxed Itinerary (Car-Free Edition) 🚌✨

Perfect for a slow-paced city walk – no rush, just good vibes! We took a bus from Sydney 🚌 – round-trip student ticket $100. ⏰ 3.5-hour ride with toilet onboard + flexible rescheduling. Buses run hourly – super convenient! We arrived in Canberra the evening before and stayed at a city center hotel. Here’s our full one-day itinerary (using public transport only!): 📍 Stop 1: Australian National University (ANU) Took a 10-min bus from the city at 9 AM. 🏫 ANU campus is huge! To find the iconic sign, navigate to the School of Art & Design – it’s right behind the building. 📸 📍 Stop 2: National Museum of Australia 15-20 min walk from ANU (or 10-min bus). 🏛️ Definitely worth a visit! Rich in historical artifacts – compact but engaging (~1 hour enough). 📍 Stop 3: Lake Burley Griffin Right next to the museum – perfect for a lakeside stroll. ☀️ Beautiful on sunny days (rainy days… not so much 😅). Took a bus back to the city for lunch – more food options in the CBD! 🥪 📍 Stop 4: National Gallery of Australia (NGA) 15-min bus from the city. 🎨 Saw Monet’s Water Lilies! No booking needed – just walk in. 📍 Stop 5: Old Parliament House 11-min walk from NGA. 🏛️ Free entry, no reservation required. Full of historical charm! 📍 Stop 6: New Parliament House 15-min walk from the Old Parliament. 🇦🇺 Massive and impressive! Security check at entrance. Loved the LEGO model of Parliament inside – so creative! 🧱 All attractions close at 5 PM ⏰ – this route lets you finish just in time without feeling rushed. A relaxed yet fulfilling city walk experience! 💙 #Canberra #CanberraDayTrip #CityWalk #CanberraTravel #CanberraLife #NGA #ANU #NationalMuseum #OldParliamentHouse #NewParliamentHouse