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Full day Australian Battlefields Tour

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| Amiens, France
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Australian Tour
Amiens Cathedral
Sir John Monash Visitor Center
Lochnagar Crater Somme
Pozieres CWGC Cemetery
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour brings the Australian story on the Somme to life through heartfelt storytelling, deep knowledge, and a true passion for remembrance. Guided with warmth and care for visitors’ comfort, it offers a thoughtful and memorable way to walk in the footsteps of Australian soldiers.

While this is not a tailor-made tour and follows a set itinerary described in the tour details, there is flexibility to include a stop to visit the grave of a relative buried in a CWGC cemetery if it fits sensibly along the route.

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens (pass by)

Amiens Cathedral is, this year celebrating its 800 years birthday! She is the largest gothic cathedral in the world. On your way to Villers-Bretonneux your guide will tell you all about the cathedral and also about the city of Amiens from the Middle Ages to now. You will discover the lovely rolling landscape of the Somme whilst learning about French local economy and culture.
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Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery

Standing on the ground of the Australian Memorial, your guide will tell you about the part Australia played in WW1; especially on the Western Front as well as the details of the counter-attack led by the Allies in April 1918. Australian troops displayed great bravery in this battle but also suffered terrible losses. Time will be allocated to pay your respect on the graves of the “Diggers”. Only a short walk away is the “Sir John Monash Centre “where you have an hour to go around.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sir John Monash Centre

The «Sir John Monash Centre» tells Australia’s story of the Western Front in the words of those who served. This cutting-edge multimedia centre reveals the Australian Western Front experience through a series of interactive media installations and immersive experiences. Visitors will get a better understanding of the journey of ordinary Australians — told in their own voices through letters, diaries and life-size images — and connect with the places they fought and died. A visit to the Sir John Monash Centre will be a moving experience that leaves a lasting impression.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Australian Corps Memorial

The “Australian National Memorial” is at the heart of Villers-Bretonneux CWGC cemetery. It was inaugurated on the 22nd of July 1922 by King George VI and is the last memorial of the Great War to have been erected. On its walls are engraved the names of 10 729 Australian servicemen. Every year, on the 25th of April thousands of people gather on this site at dawn, to commemorate “ANZAC day”.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chipilly (pass by)

Your tour now takes you in the valley of the Somme and in the village of Chipilly where we will have a brief stop to admire the “58th British Division Memorial”. This superb stone monument representing a soldier comforting his wounded horse was inaugurated in 1922. It is the work of the French sculptor: Henri Gauquié. It pay tribute to the men of the 58th Division but also to the thousands of horses who lost their lives during the Great War.
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Chipilly

From the “Camp Cesar viewpoint” you will get a fantastic panoramic view of the valley of the Somme which gave its name to the famous “Battle of the Somme” in 1916. On our way to Albert we will to talk about the beginning of the Battle, the reasons why it was planned and the different nations which took part in it.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebieres (pass by)

The “Basilica Notre Dame de Brebières”, is of Neo-Byzantine style and was built at the end of the 19th Century. Its unusual architecture makes it one of the most important edifice in Picardy. Entirely destroyed during the Great War, she was reconstructed identically by the son of original architect: Edmond Duthoit. Its dome is covered with gold sheets bares the statue of the Virgin Marie holding baby Jesus. Your guide will tell you the story attached to this statue which happened during WW1
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Le Hygge Restaurant Brasserie

We will take an hour for lunch
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

You are now in the sector of the Battle of the Somme of 1916. «Lochnagar Crater » was created by a large mine placed beneath the German front lines on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, it was one of 19 mines that were placed beneath the German lines from the British section of the Somme front, to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. This impressive site is 70 feet deep and 330 feet wide which makes it the largest crater in the Somme.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

1st austalian devision memorial

Australian official historian Charles Bean would say about Pozières that it "is more densely sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth." Pozières, sadly is well known to the Australians. Almost 7000 men lost their lives here. The “1st Australian Memorial” site will be where your guide will tell you all about this terrible battle which took place between the 23rd of July and the 3rd of September 1916.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Windmill Memorial (pass by)

The Windmill site at Pozières was established as an Australian memorial in the 1930s at the suggestion of Australia's official war historian, Charles Bean. It commemorates the 23 000 casualties; some of which died in the surrounding countryside. Just opposite this site stands the “Tank Memorial” which will give us the opportunity to talk about the part played by the tanks on the Western front but also about modern warfare
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Pozieres (pass by)

"Mouquet Farm"
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Memorial de Thiepval

The “Memorial of the Missing” The “Memorial of the Missing” is the largest British War Memorial in the world. This imposing monument overlooks the surrounding rolling countryside. On its walls are engraved the names of over 72 000 soldiers who are rather missing or whose bodies were found but not identified. Here we will talk about military tactics and also about the notion of being “missing” and what it meant for all the families of those soldiers.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood (pass by)

The Ulster Tower is Northern Ireland's national war memorial. It was one of the first Memorials to be erected on the Western Front and commemorates the men of the 36th Division and all those from Ulster who served in the First World War. The memorial was officially opened on 19 November 1921. From the top of the hill, in the opposite field, you can still see the traces of the Battle of the Somme frontlines and the remains of a German machinegun post.
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Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel

The Newfoundland Memorial Park is the largest battlefield site in the Somme and memorial dedicated to all Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War. The Battle of the Somme was the first major engagement of the regiment where they suffered staggering losses on the 1st of July 1916. The ground, purchased in 1921 by the women of Newfoundland and their government has become the symbol of sacrifice and a source of identity of the island.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full day Australian Battlefields Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full day Australian Battlefields Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full day Australian Battlefields Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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