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Lake Burley Griffin Cruises

Temporarily suspended. An eco-friendly tour company offering quiet historical sightseeing and morning tea cruises aboard all-electric vessels. Under normal circumstances, the company runs daily tours from mid-September through to mid-May. All public cruises are temporarily offline while the operator undergoes extensive maintenance following a vessel incident.

Address: Commonwealth Place, Parkes
Getting there: 149.1310
Website: lakecruises.com.au (opens in a new tab)

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