Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
Overview
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2 hours
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Ready to learn about the REAL history of Canberra – the one excluded from the history books and your standard tour of Canberra?
Join this entertaining and educational walking tour of Canberra and discover the true movers and shakers behind our city.
Learn about Australia’s hidden women's history as you walk among some of our nation’s most iconic cultural institutions and monuments.
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.
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 promise you'll leave feeling inspired by Canberra's remarkable (and frankly pretty unexpected!) women's history, and you might even make a few new friends along the way!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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.
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Badass Women of Canberra: Meet the Women Who Shaped the Nation
What‘s Included
Local Guide
Souvenir Postcard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brave women of politics
Laura O,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a very interesting tour which enlightened my knowledge of the wonderful women who are very often left unrecognised for their achievements.
Profound Experience!
Excursion50931553813,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A profound and well-organized tour! Jane was a knowledgeable guide who provided a fascinating look into Canberra’s political history. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in the stories of Australian women and First Nations activists who pushed for change. It’s a lovely walking tour, great for solo travelers, and runs perfectly on schedule. I learned so much. Well worth the time!
Great tour - highly recommend it
Oz eco wanderer,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome tour learning about the “invisible “ but accomplished women of Canberra. Eliza was an awesome guide - knowledgeable and also full of stories and context. Can highly recommend it. Easy walking for 2 hours.
Women Writers
Jennifer J,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Featured the Women writers of Canberra. Very interesting and a fun group of people
Discovering the hidden gems that shaped Australian history
N2898PUdianar,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worthwhile experience, great pace, fun, engaging, knowledgeable guide. Good value for money.
Badass Women .. # 1 Tour
IAN D,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for many historic revelations re. women in the political arena. Thanks Jane, we thoroughly enjoyed your wealth of knowledge and presentation.
Tip top badass women show us how it's done!
Evan-of-Oz,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A joy to wander iconic locations of Canberra and learn so much about the impressive women of history who are so often unsung. Kate our tour guide was terrific, while Clancy my dog often misbehaved. But that's a badass for you.
Great introduction to some lesser known stories about Canberra
Michael P,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jane provided a great introduction to some of the women who helped shape the nation, all while enjoying a leisurely stroll through the parliamentary triangle. Some interesting titbits were dropped, as we passed various buildings, and I'm keen to explore further on other walks.
wonderful
isobels894,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience our guide was wonderful. She was so informative. 2 hours it should be 3 hours so many stories of women who shaped history. Wonderful
History of Women's contribution to Canberra
kathysP6426TW,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Badass Women of Canberra Walking Tour. Our guide, the lovely Eleri was fantastic and the perfect mix of being informative, interesting and also a touch of humour. It never felt like a history "lecture". Our group began the tour with a limited knowledge of Women's contribution to Canberra and by the end of the tour we had a greater appreciation of the role Women played in Shaping Canberra. The stories shared brought a new perspective to people and places we had heard about but had not fully appreciated their contribution to shaping Canberra. She Shapes Hisory was willing to run the tour with a small number of participants. The advantage for us was that it made it easier to ask questions and communicate with each other. I look forward to doing more of their tours and highly recommend this company. I hope they soon expand to Brisbane!
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