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Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

By She Shapes History
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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,425 per adult
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Overview

Not many people think “espionage” when they imagine a visit to Canberra.

We’re here to change that. Canberra has a fascinating and unique history of spies, intrigue and covert operations hidden behind its iconic landmarks.

Join us for a walk through Canberra’s National Triangle and go beyond the guidebooks. We start at the Hyatt Hotel before heading to Albert Hall, visiting a hidden underground bunker at West Block, an ex-ASIO office and Old Parliament House, before finishing right back where we started.

Come for a relaxed, easy walk, deepen your understanding of Canberra’s hidden history of women in espionage, and meet the unlikely candidate for Australia’s best spy. This is a tour that will stay with you long after the walk ends. Don’t be surprised if you leave wondering if your Mum was once a spy…

Activity location

  • Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
    • 120 Commonwealth Avenue
    • 2600, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
    • 120 Commonwealth Avenue
    • 2600, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Spies and Secrets in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
฿1,424.62 x 1 Adult฿1,424.62
Total
Price is ฿1,424.62
Until Fri, 11 Sep
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Activity itinerary

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel (Pass by)

We start at the historic Hyatt Hotel - one of the prime locations for espionage activities in the 1970s.

Albert Hall (Pass by)

This is the site of the first Royal Commission into espionage.

West Block (Pass by)

Hidden beside West Block is a WWII bunker - learn about the women who worked there and what they were doing.

Old Parliament House (Pass by)

Learn about the woman who infiltrated a minister’s office and became a vital asset for Soviet intelligence.

East Block (Pass by)

Meet the unlikely candidate for Australia’s best spy.

John Gorton Building (Pass by)

One of the previous sites of ASIO’s offices.

Aboriginal Tent Embassy (Pass by)

On this tour we don’t just share stories about the women who were spies, but also those who were spied upon. Learn one of their stories at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy - the site of the world’s longest running protest for land rights.

Location

Activity location

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    Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
    • 120 Commonwealth Avenue
    • 2600, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
    • 120 Commonwealth Avenue
    • 2600, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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