Canberra Audio Tour: Art and Memory Walk in Parkes

Embark on the Art and Memory Walk in Parkes – Your Personal Adventure in Canberra!

Step into the soul of Canberra with our immersive self-guided audio tour. Wander through historic streets, uncover hidden gems, and let the city's rich tapestry of stories unfold at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone seeking a unique experience, this tour is your perfect companion.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
• Distance: Around 5.8 km (3.6 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 57min
• Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including National Gallery of Australia, Aboriginal Tent Embassy, National Carillon

Experience the charm of Canberra like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Canberra's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Canberra on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

🎬 Tour Description

A tiny stone cottage stands quietly on Canberra’s lakeshore, but its walls echo with secrets of rebellion and resilience few ever hear. Beyond postcard views and bold monuments, this self-guided audio tour uncovers the city’s buried tales—places and moments hidden in plain sight for adventurous minds. Why did a meeting between a humble bullock driver and the Duke of York change local history? Which act of bravery at the National Emergency Services Memorial hides a lingering controversy? What odd musical mishap once silenced the mighty bells of the Carillon for days?

Wander from riverside cottages to soaring towers as shifting light reveals scars of old scandals, lost pioneers, heroic sacrifices, and brushstrokes of human drama etched in stone and steel. The city stirs beneath your feet, ready to rewrite what you know.

Ready to listen for Canberra’s untold stories echoing just beyond the familiar? Press play and let every step pull you deeper into its living past.

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

    🏠  Blundells Cottage (2min)
    🗿  National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra (1min)
    📍  National Carillon (2min)
    🖼️  National Gallery of Australia (2min)
    🖼️  National Gallery of Australia Research Library and Archives (3min)
    🏢  High Court of Australia Building (2min)
    🖼️  National Portrait Gallery (Australia) (2min)
    🌳  Director of National Parks (2min)
    🌺  National Rose Garden (2min)
    🏢  John Gorton Building (2min)
    📚  National Archives of Australia (3min)
    🏛️  Old Parliament House, Canberra (3min)
    🏛️  Aboriginal Tent Embassy (2min)
    🎨  Magna Carta Place (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Canberra with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

    🏛️    First Nations peoples (2min)
    🏛️    British exploration and colonisation (3min)
    🏛️    Creation of the nation's capital (3min)
    🏛️    Development throughout 20th century (4min)
    🏛️    Self-government (2min)
    🌍    Climate (2min)
    🌍    Urban structure (3min)
    🌍    Sustainability and the environment (3min)
    🌟    Ancestry and immigration (1min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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