Meeting Point:
Main Entrance of the Kambri Precinct (University Avenue)
Tour Hours:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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Inclusions:
✓ 1.5-hour student-led walking tour (covering the Kambri Precinct, Chifley Library, John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU College of Law, and more)
✓ 0.5-hour interactive Q&A with current ANU students
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Post-Tour Freedom:
After the guided tour, feel free to explore the Australian National Botanic Gardens, take a walk around Lake Burley Griffin, or visit the nearby National Museum of Australia.
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Tour Overview:
Step into the Australian National University (ANU), one of the most prestigious universities in the Southern Hemisphere, known for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and its central role in Australia’s intellectual and policy life. This student-led tour offers a close look at ANU’s diverse academic community and uniquely green, park-like campus.
Begin at the Kambri Precinct, the cultural and social hub of campus, where students gather for events, dining, and performances. Stroll past the Chifley Library, the largest in the ANU network, and learn how it supports both students and researchers across disciplines.
Visit the John Curtin School of Medical Research, where Nobel Prize–winning work in immunology and medicine has been conducted, and explore the ANU College of Law, a centre for legal thought and public policy. Enjoy the lush open spaces and gardens that make ANU one of the most environmentally harmonious campuses in the world.
Along the way, your student guide will share stories of ANU’s notable alumni and scholars—from political leaders like Kevin Rudd to groundbreaking scientists like Brian Schmidt—and introduce unique campus traditions, such as the Inward Bound endurance race and the popular Friday night markets at Kambri.
Whether you are a prospective student, a visiting academic, or a curious traveller, this tour offers an intimate glimpse into the spirit of ANU—where academic rigour meets an inspiring natural setting.
