Canberra Women’s History Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Stroll past the National Archives
- Learn at the National Library of Australia
- Uncover stories near the National Gallery
- Unforgettable tales of rebel women & leaders
- Guided tour with passionate local historians
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Local Guide
- Souvenir Postcard
Itinerary
Museum of Australian Democracy
Our professional guides will give you insider access to the Museum of Australian Democracy. We will visit areas of the building relevant to women's history.
Aboriginal Tent Embassy
At the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, we acknowledge and respect the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. We acknowledge their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Meeting point
Start Location
Neville Bonner statue
Parliament Square, Parkes ACT 2, Australia
Important information
Know before you book
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Suitable for all fitness levels; infants may join in prams
- Service animals welcome; tour lasts approximately 2 hours
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress for the Canberra weather – the tour runs rain or shine
- Bring water and sun protection
- Public transport options are nearby; paid parking available
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Guides use headsets
Traveler reviews
Wonderful walking tour
A fantastic walking tour highlighting the roles that marvellous women made to Australian history. Our guide, Jane, was an exceptional tour leader being wry knowledge and engaging. Highly recommend this tour.
Empowering
A very enlightening, empowering and inspiring tour. Jane, our guide, was very passionate and enthusiastic about the subject of women and their struggles and sacrifices to obtain their rights. I, at the age of 71, am still dumbfounded and amazed at how women have had to fight to receive justice for equality of men's birth rights. Great tour, highly recommend.
The Badass Women of Australia as still very relatable today. Do yourself a walking favour
What a delight to have experienced She Shapes History's Badass Women walking tour with my best friends. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, wove the history of the Badass Women of Australia into beautiful tales which highlighted everything we were listening to as absolutely relatable to today. And it is very relatable.
An absolute must do tour
Absolutely brilliant. Why don’t we know these stories more widely?!!. Such interesting stories delivered in a really friendly and accessible way. Fabulous guide. Really lovely walk . Gave this as a gift for my friend which she lived. Can’t recommend it enough! Can’t way to do the Spy walk.
I would go again!
Fantastic tour! I learned so much about the “badass” women who helped shape Canberra and Australia. Their persistence and determination in the face of so many roadblocks was truly inspiring. Jane was a fantastic, knowledgeable and fun guide, and the team behind the scenes made sure I didn’t miss out. Highly recommend!