Badass Women of Canberra: The Women Behind the Capital Tour – Australian Capital Territory, Australia

EXPERIENCE

Discover the badass women behind Australia’s capital city. 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.

Dive into Canberra’s hidden history and discover how the city gradually became the political and cultural capital it is today. This tour introduces you to a different side of Canberra’s most iconic monuments, sites and cultural institutions.

We’ve designed our Capital Women tour for a general audience. You don’t need to know anything about Australian history to enjoy this tour. This fun, engaging, and immersive tour introduces you to a different side of Canberra’s most iconic monuments, sites, and cultural institutions.

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’re more than just guides – we’re storytellers, activists, and part of the living history we share.

Whether you’re exploring solo, with friends or family, or on a date, our tour is designed for everyone. We promise you’ll leave feeling more connected to Canberra’s incredible women’s history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the longest-running protest in the world
Explore an abandoned communications bunker from World War 2
Unearth the unexpected origins and former residents of several iconic landmarks
See the overlooked and forgotten first statues of women in the National Triangle
Visit the iconic sites where key decisions shaping our country’s future are made

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