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Lake Burley Griffin Cruises

Cruise with High court in background
Cruise looking towards the fountain
Looking towards fountain  and black mountain on the lake
The end of another day
Gull ready to start the day
Waiting for the passengers
an easy feed for the flock
A promising start to life
Cruise with High court in background
Cruise looking towards the fountain
Looking towards fountain  and black mountain on the lake
The end of another day
Gull ready to start the day

Overview

Lake Burley Griffin Cruises invites guests to embark on an eco-friendly voyage aboard their cutting-edge EVs. Pioneering Electric Vessels since 2002, guests are welcomed to embrace the serene ambiance of Lake Burley Griffin aboard whisper-quiet boats. Exploring iconic sights while knowledgeable skippers divulge exclusive insights into Canberra's hidden gems forms the essence of these cruises.

The skippers boast extensive local expertise, with backgrounds spanning media careers. Their engaging and meticulously researched commentary stands as a highlight of the cruise. Recognized in Lonely Planet's 20th Edition Australian guide book, Lake Burley Griffin Cruises' tours have garnered TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence for 2017, 2018, and 2019, along with Travellers' Choice Awards for 2020 and 2021.

Departing from 4 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes—nestled near the Flags and adjacent to the Jetty Canberra—guests are invited to join the tours on the EL Cygnet and the Gull for an unforgettable experience.
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
4 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 284 reviews

“Enjoyable cruise in Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4d ago by Jean and Jim C

A very enjoyable cruise with Captain Jim’s informative commentary, given with good humour. A terrific introduction to the our history and the many features surrounding Lake Burley Griffin. The boat...

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“Water tour of Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by DaveZimbo

Excellent tour of Lake Burley Griffin both informative and amusing. Well worth the cost. Would highly recommend the tour with this company.

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“2 and a 1/2 hours wasted.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by Michael A

Sunday Morning Tea Cruise 03.03.2024 at 10.30am. The skipper was rude to the passengers when boarding the boat and showed no interest in the questions that the passengers were asking him about the...

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