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Unwind in Canberra, a city in a park that changes with the seasons and offers an array of unexpected delights.

Delve further and you can actually meet a cheetah at the National Zoo & Aquarium or be greeted by one of our many local winemakers at their cellar door and sample the fruits of their labour.

Canberra’s famed national attractions hold the story of our nation. Discover Phar Laps’ heart, an original FJ Holden and the journey of our Indigenous people at the National Museum of Australia. Take a behind-the-scenes tour with an elite athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport and feel the courage of our Anzacs at the Australian War Memorial’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. See our country and people through the eyes of artists, and experience Australian character through sound, film and engaging exhibitions. It’s all here in the nation’s capital.

This modern city offers fun for the kids and a busy calendar of events and festivals — like Floriade, Australia’s celebration of spring, where glorious spring blooms erupt in tune with bright blue skies. An array of stylish restaurants, bars and shops are at your doorstep and for those more adventurous our scenic natural surrounds await you. But don’t just take our word for it ... c’mon ... see for yourself.

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s t n e t n o C Fast facts What you should know

Indigenous 4

Transport See yourself on the go!

Live it up!

Early Canberra 26

Local secrets Share our local secrets

Sample the fruits of their labour

Step back in time

Events 34

An eventful capital Events calendar 2008

Hit the shops!

Region

Nightlife

Outdoors Go on get out there!

Tempt your tastebuds

gardens

Shopping 38

Wine 10

National treasures See our nation reďŹ&#x201A;ected in its capital

See Indigenous culture

Food

Family fun Fun for the kids (and big ones too)

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Explore the region Snowy Mountains Capital Country South Coast

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There’s more to Canberra than meets the eye. Here’s the fast facts to get you started.

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History

Location

Located on the ancient lands of the Indigenous Ngunnawal people, Canberra’s name is thought to mean ‘meeting place’, derived from the Aboriginal word Kamberra. European settlers first came in the 1830s, and the area was chosen for the federal capital in 1908. Canberra’s special contrast of nature and urban living was planned in 1912 by Canberra’s master designer, Walter Burley Griffin, a Chicago architect who won an international design competition. The provisional Parliament House was opened in 1927 in what was then a treeless paddock. More information on Canberra’s history at nationalcapital.gov.au

Canberra is 282 kilometres from Sydney, 150 kilometres inland from the east coast and 571 metres above the Pacific Ocean.

Population 329,000 people

Parliament House

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FAST FACTS

Weather

Retail shopping hours

The national capital’s four distinctive seasons, each with their own beauty and charm turn the city into a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the year.

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

is truly glorious. The city bursts into colour as the trees reveal their spring blooms, bright blossoms erupt and the regional vineyards awaken with the first bud bursts. You can expect moderately fresh mornings, bright sunny days and crisp clear nights.

Hours vary at smaller shopping centres and in the nearby city of Queanbeyan.

SPRING

offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, especially on Lake Burley Griffin where plenty of water sports and activities await. The days are warm to hot, with plenty of sunshine and little humidity and are followed by mild balmy nights.

SUMMER

is a special time as the city’s parks and gardens evolve. Leaves of red, gold, russet, ochre and crimson emerge and are balanced by the soft greys and greens of native eucalyptus and coniferous trees alongside them. The season is blessed with cool nights and warm days.

AUTUMN

days are crisp and cool, with clear blue skies that stretch on forever. Indoors or outdoors, you’re never short of things to see and do. Open fires and fabulous food, wine treks, art galleries or snow trips, treats for mind, body and soul.

WINTER

SEASON

AV E R A GE M I N I M U M*

AVERAGE MAX IMUM*

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

9.00am–5.30pm 9.00am–9.00pm 9.00am–5.00pm 10.00am–4.00pm

Public holidays 2008 New Year’s Day Australia Day* Canberra Day Good Friday Easter Monday Anzac Day Queen’s Birthday Labour Day Family and Community Day (Melbourne Cup) Christmas Day Boxing Day

1 January 28 January 10 March 21 March 24 March 25 April 9 June 6 October 4 November 25 December 26 December

National Zo o & Aquarium

Summer offers end less opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors!

*Note this is the holiday, not the actual day

More information

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C ANB ER RA A N D REGION VISITORS CENTRE

9.00am–5.00pm 9.00am–4.00pm

Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day

Address

330 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson 2602 1300 554 114 or 02 6205 0044 visitcanberra.com.au

Telephone Website

Accommodation

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ONLINE BOOKINGS

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CANBERRA GETAWAYS

1300 733 228 9.00am–5.00pm Monday to Friday

Banking hours Monday to Thursday Friday

9.30am–4.00pm 9.30am–5.00pm

Most branches offer 24 hour automatic teller machines.

Other useful websites act.gov.au canberraconnect.act.gov.au canberra.citysearch.com.au liveincanberra.com.au nationalcapital.gov.au outincanberra.com.au

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Scenic drive routes

Getting here Getting to the nation’s capital is easy, whether you fly, drive, take a bus or train. Fly Fly into Canberra International Airport with Qantas, Virgin Blue or Brindabella Airlines. The city centre is a ten minute drive from the airport by taxi, hire car or shuttle bus. QANTAS Virgin Blue Brindabella Airlines Tiger

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Drive With a good highway system linking Canberra to surrounding New South Wales (NSW), driving to Canberra is simple. Stop at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre at 330 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson for helpful information on your way into town. SYDNEY Direct driving route: 3 hours

Leave via the M5 tollway, connecting to Hume Highway 31. Take the exit after Goulburn on to the Federal Highway.

Follow the coast road to Batemans Bay. Turn onto the Kings Highway and head to Canberra via the historic towns of Braidwood and Bungendore. southcoast.com.au Take the Mittagong exit from the Hume Highway 31 and follow the Old Hume Highway through picturesque Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and Sutton Forest, and rejoin the Hume Highway 31 to Goulburn and Canberra. southern-highlands.com.au MELBOURNE

Take an inland drive through Bendigo, Echuca and Albury–Wodonga (visitvictoria. com) and either travel direct to Canberra, or take a scenic detour through the Snowy Mountains and visit Khancoban, Tumut, Jindabyne, Thredbo and Cooma. visitnsw.com.au ADELAIDE Direct driving route: 12 hours

Take the South Eastern freeway towards the Mallee Highway and Sturt Highway. At Yass, take the Barton Highway turn off to Canberra.

Direct driving route: 7 hours

Scenic drive routes

Follow the City Link tollway to the Western Ring Road, connecting to the Hume Highway. Near Yass, take the Barton Highway turn off to Canberra.

Explore the Murray River area by travelling from Adelaide to Mildura (southaustralia.com), Swan Hill and Echuca to Albury–Wodonga (visitvictoria. com.au). Then you can travel either direct to Canberra or through the Snowy Mountains.

Scenic drive routes

Follow the coast road through Genoa, Bairnsdale and Eden to Batemans Bay. Turn onto the Kings Highway and head to Canberra via the historic towns of Braidwood and Bungendore. visitvictoria.com

Take a coastal route from Adelaide to Murray Bridge and Mt Gambier (southaustralia.com) and travel the spectacular Great Ocean Road to Melbourne (greatoceanroad.org), and then take either coastal or inland routes to Canberra.

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TRANSPORT

Caption BRISBANE Direct driving route: 16 hours

Once you’re here

Follow the Pacific Highway south to Sydney, or take the M7 to avoid Sydney, then take the Hume Highway 31 to Goulburn, turning on to the Federal Highway to Canberra.

Getting around once you’re here is easy, especially once you know about the city’s planned layout and public transport options.

Scenic drive routes

Driving

Travel along the scenic Pacific coast to Sydney, and then continue to Canberra by either the coastal route to Batemans Bay, or inland via the Southern Highlands and Goulburn. visitnsw.com.au Travel the inland route via Tenterfield, Tamworth, and Muswellbrook, where you can turn off to Dubbo and head to Canberra through Bathurst, Cowra and Yass. visitnsw.com.au

Direct driving route: 2.5 hours

Follow the Kosciuszko Road to Cooma, and then follow the Monaro Highway to Canberra. snowymountains.com.au SOUTH COAST Direct driving route: 2 hours

Take the Kings Highway to Queanbeyan, through the historic towns of Bungendore and Braidwood and continue on to Canberra. naturecoast-tourism.com.au

Canberra’s public bus service, ACTION Buses, covers the major sights and most suburbs. Pick up a bus map and timetable from bus interchanges in the city, Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong or visit action.act.gov.au

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Taxis will take you anywhere you want to go. It is best to phone ahead or wait for one at a taxi rank. Credit cards and EFTPOS are accepted.

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Train and coach CountryLink provides a train service from Sydney Central Station. CountryLink

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Several coach operators provide services to Canberra from all over Australia. McCafferty’s Greyhound Express Coaches Murrays Australia Sid Fogg’s Coachlines Transborder Express

Need a car? Rumbles Rent a Car has been established in Canberra since 1945.

Includes comprehensive insurance with minimal insurance excess 5 minutes from Canberra Airport and Kingston Railway station. ADDRESS

PHONE

11 Paragon Mall, Gladstone Street Fyshwick 02 6280 7444

Taxis

Canberra Cabs

Hire cars

Rumbles Rent a Car

New cars from $50 day – $300 week Older cars from $45 day – $225 week

Bus

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

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Canberra is designed to follow the lay of the land with many roundabouts, but they are easy to negotiate and keep traffic flowing smoothly. Parking is simple, with paid voucher or meter parking in the city centre and the larger shopping centres. Parking is free at most tourist attractions. Petrol stations are generally not found on main roads. Look for signs to shopping centres for petrol or groceries, or ask a local.

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02 6239 3555 silverservicecanberra.com.au Wheelchair accessible taxis

02 6260 6077

Cycling

Canberra has a great network of on and off road cycle paths, many running past national attractions or through beautiful parksAds_ART.indd and bushland. Roller bladers and3/12/07 ACTO 34857 6thpage 22 walkers also enjoy these great facilities. Witness the MTBA Australian Mountain Bike Championships in January, UCI World Cup round in August and the Brindabella Challenge in December featuring disciplines including cross-country, downhill, four cross, short course and trials. Don’t miss the 2009 World Mountain Bike and Trials Championships at Stromlo Forest Park in September. Hire bikes from Mr Spokes Bike Hire in Acton, or roller blades from Adrenalin Sports in the city — or bring your own to experience the best of Australia’s cycling territory. Buy a Canberra and Queanbeyan Cycling and Walkway Map from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

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On foot Canberra is designed as a series of satellite cities joined by main arterial roads cutting through extensive bushland. Once you are in the general vicinity of where you want to go, you can then proceed on foot.

By boat There’s no better way to experience Canberra’s beautiful Lake Burley Griffin than by boat or on a cruise.

Tour operators There’s a good range of organised tours of Canberra and the region available, including bike tours, winery tours, walking tours and specialist 4WD tours into the surrounding regions. Tour information is available online at visitcanberra.com.au or at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

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.................................................... Cockington Green Gardens Where it’s the little things that count!

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1 ticket — 3 attractions — loads of fun! 10% saving!

............................................................................ Because once is never enough, we will give you a free return visit to the attraction of your choice.

Available for purchase at motoring organisations, the Canberra Visitors Centre and at each of the attractions.

Where Australia’s ﬁttest bodies are built

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Get your brain and body into gear at Questacon With over 200 interactive exhibits the whole family can explore and unravel the mysteries of science Open 9am – 5pm every day except Christmas Day Admission fees apply Information line: 1800 020 603 or phone: 02 6270 2800 King Edward Terrace Parkes ACT

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THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT Discover a real Australian icon

Mark Viduka, Lauren Jackson, Glenn McGrath, Louise Sauvage, Luc Longley, Rechelle Hawkes Walk in the footsteps of your sporting heroes at the Australian Institute of Sport. With an elite athlete as your guide, this inspiring 90-minute tour gives you the chance to experience how our Australian sporting legends live and train.

Public tours: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm daily, except Christmas Day (tour costs apply).

Then step into a world of fun, excitement and activity as you discover Sportex, the interactive sports experience. Rock climbing, virtual rowing, football penalty shoot-outs, skateboarding and much more await you at Australia’s sporting powerhouse.

Email: aistours@ausport.gov.au

The Australian Institute of Sport is a division of the Australian Sports Commission.

Tel: (02) 6214 1444

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Website: www.ausport.gov.au/tours

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( and big ones too ) There are stacks of fun activities to keep children of all ages amused! The bonus is that many of Canberra’s major attractions are free, or have relatively low admission fees, making it a wonderfully affordable destination for families.

From running wild in the sunshine and wide open spaces of Canberra’s nature parks, to intently pondering their next adventure at Questacon, there’s plenty to do — the only decision to make is where to start!

Questacon — The National Science and Technolog y Centre

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National Zoo & Aquarium Interact with monkeys, otters, giraffes, penguins, dingoes and more on the Junior ZooVenture Tour at Australia’s only combined zoo and aquarium. Kids aged four to 10 years will love the thrill of being this close to the animals! They can walk alongside native wildlife, and can even pat kangaroos and emus. For adults and bigger kids, hand feed lions, tigers and bears on the ZooVenture Tour, and play ball with a cheetah on the Meet-a-Cheetah tour, ages 10 and over. Admission charge. Bookings essential for tours. SEE P 2 AND 24. LADY DENMAN DRIVE, YA R R A L U M L A

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FAMILY FUN

Australian War Memorial

Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre

Crawl through a First World War trench, climb into a helicopter from the Vietnam War, explore the inside of a Cold War submarine and learn about peacekeeping at the memorial’s interactive Discovery Zone, designed especially for children. You can also help the kids place a red poppy on the Roll of Honour wall and experience a sound and light show of a Lancaster Bomber night raid over Berlin.

Freefall six metres down a vertical slide and experience an earthquake at Questacon. See how high the kids can jump or how fast they can throw a ball in the interactive Sports Quest exhibit. They can use basic mechanical tools to create their own inventions in the Imagination Factory (until June 2008). They’ll love the zany science theatre shows, and the real littlies will never want to leave Mini Q, where they can play hide and seek in the spaceship, and amuse themselves with water games.

Free general admission. SEE P 17 AND 22. T R E L O A R C R E S C E N T, CAMPBELL

National Museum of Australia

Admission charge. SEE P 9.

Create a house or vehicle of the future in K-Space and watch your creation come to life in a 3D cinema. While you take in Aussie culture and history, watch the kids play in cubby houses from around Australia and let them run wild in the Garden of Australian Dreams. Settle in for some storytelling inside the Boab tree.

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Australian Institute of Sport Take a tour with an elite athlete as your guide and discover where Australia’s sporting champions live and train. Then step into a world of fun and excitement at Sportex, the interactive sports experience. Kick some goals against a star goalkeeper, challenge someone to a simulated mountain bike race and try your hand at wheelchair basketball. At the Eat it, Burn it exhibit, kids can pick three pieces of food and skate through a virtual skate park — the race result depends on how healthy their choices are! Admission charge.

Free general admission. SEE P 22 AND BACK COVER. L AW S O N C R E S C E N T, A C TO N P E N I N S U L A

Lake Burley Griffin Boat Hire and Mr Spokes Bike Hire

Cockington Green Gardens Take a ride on the mini steam train around this delightful miniature village and tower over tiny versions of famous buildings from around the world. Watch the kids bring the exhibits to life with interactive mechanical animation and enjoy a barbecue, picnic lunch or meal at the Garden Cafe. Children also love to admire Waverley, the 34 room display dolls house. ............ ............ ............ Questacon

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Take a break Enjoy a picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Let the kids tire themselves out runnin g around in the sunshine while you rela x, or hire rollerblades or bikes and take off around the lake.

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Hire a paddleboat or family bike to really enjoy Lake Burley Griffin. Hydro bikes, tandems, canoes, kayaks and surf skis are also available for hire.

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FAMILY FUN

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CSIRO Discovery

Tidbinbilla Nature Reser ve

Put on a lab coat to conduct real experiments, win a lolly by making enough energy to power a mechanical arm, make faces for the fun facial recognition software and feel the strange sensations of 3D cinema.

Spot a curious platypus in the enclosed wetlands, picnic with the emus and kangaroos grazing freely nearby, visit the koala enclosure and join the exciting program of ranger-guided kids’ activities during school holidays. Kids love the adventure playground, and from March 2008 the nature discovery experience includes free-ranging koalas, echidnas and wallabies combined with stories about the relationships between environment, animals and people.

Admission charge. N O RT H S C I E N C E R O A D , O F F C L U N I E S R O S S S T R E E T, B L A C K M O U N TA I N

Civic Merry-go-round Take a nostalgic ride on one of the 52 beautifully coloured wooden horses at the Civic Merry-go-round that were hand carved in Germany and are named after Melbourne Cup winners. Admission charge. C I T Y WA L K & P E T R I E PLAZA, CITY CENTRE

Sailing on Lake Burley Griffin

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Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex Visitors Centre

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Check out real moon rocks, see the kinds of foods that astronauts eat, marvel at the largest communications dishes in the Southern Hemisphere and a replica of the Mars Rover, and learn all about NASA at the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex. For 40 years the complex has played a key role in the exploration of space as part of NASA’s Deep Space Network. Free general admission. D I S C O V E RY D R I V E , T I D B I N B I L L A

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National Gallery of Australia

Scho ol holiday idea with a difference Kids love the bright col ours, fun shapes and the excitement of creation that glass art offers. The Canberra Glassworks offers school holiday pro grams as part of the young artist cla sses, entirely dedicated to children. Three day school holiday workshops are offered on glass blowing, glass casting , kiln forming and bead making. Ag e restrictions apply, bookings are ess ential.

Walk through the eerie fog sculpture; see your distorted image reflected in giant silver cones and lie in the grass in the outdoor Sculpture Garden. Inside, the Children’s Gallery encourages kids to be stimulated by art by offering fun, interactive activities and special events including drawing workshops. Free general admission. SEE P 16 and 23.

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Visit Black Mountain Tower, Red Hill or Mount Ainslie lookouts to see the twinkling lights of the city.

Take in a movie in the city, Manuka, Belconnen, Woden or Tuggeranong.

Get your thrills on the race track when you try go-karting in either Hume or Fyshwick.

Let the kids climb the walls at Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing in Mitchell.

Go tenpin bowling at Canberra International Bowl, Tuggeranong, the AMF Bowling Centre in Belconnen or Queanbeyan Tenpin Bowl.

Check out a family theatre performance at the Canberra Theatre Centre.

Try ice-skating at the indoor rink in Phillip.

Jump in one of the six racing simulation cockpits and roar along at 200 kph at Hyper Active Racing in Belconnen, the closest you can get to a real life car race, without the danger!

Have a ball at the dive in movies at Big Splash Waterpark in Belconnen during summer weekends.

Pitch and putt your way through the Canberra International Golf Centre, Narrabundah.

Australian National Botanic Gardens Spot native birds, get lost in the cool tropical rainforest and follow the Aboriginal shield emblems to discover bush foods used by Indigenous people at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Pack a picnic and watch the many water dragons sunbaking by the waterfall. Free general admission. SEE P 23.

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Australian Reptile Centre Hold a friendly python, be amused by the antics of the bearded dragons and see the world’s most poisonous snake, the inland Taipan. Check out the fantastic prehistory gallery with amazing fossils and the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex skull on display in Australia. Admission charge. GOLD CREEK VILLAGE, O’HANLON PLACE, NICHOLLS

Canberra Walk-in Aviary Hand feed fresh fruit to over 50 varieties of birds at this large walk-in aviary. See many bird varieties from colourful finches and cockatiels, to parrots and lorikeets. Watch as they fly all around you and cool themselves off in the shade in the summer months. Admission charge. F E D E R AT I O N S Q U A R E , G O L D C R E E K V I L L A G E , O’HANLON PLACE, NICHOLLS

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FAMILY FUN

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Outdoor adventures

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Enjoy a picnic on the lake’s edge or by the National Carillon bell tower on Aspen Island.

Pack up the family for a day at the Cotter Reserve and take in the scenery, rivers, parks, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Head out of Canberra for some mountain adventure at Corin Forest - kids love the bobsled, alpine slide, flying fox and waterslides.

Hire paddleboats, kayaks or canoes and explore Lake Burley Griffin from the water.

Let the kids burn energy on the play equipment and flying foxes at the Gungahlin and Kambah Adventure Playgrounds, or at the skate parks in Gungahlin, Belconnen, Tuggeranong and the city.

Bushwalk, see abundant wildlife and discover ancient aboriginal rock art and cave shelters in Namadgi National Park and the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

Pack a barbecue lunch and head to Weston Park, Yarralumla, where the kids can play in an adventure playground complete with climbing facilities and miniature train.

Take the kids for a dip at the Civic Pool in the city, historic Manuka Pool, Dickson Aquatic Centre, Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre or the Big Splash Water Park in Belconnen.

Hire bikes from Mr Spokes Bike Hire for a great way to see some of the top attractions that line the lake’s edge – family and tandem bikes make for extra fun.

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Enjoy ice creams from the Canberra Centre in the city, gra b a snack from the food cart on the lak e’s edge at Commonwealth Place or enjoy a cold drink from The Deck cafe, overlooking the lake at Regatta Poi nt.

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Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home of art The National Gallery of Australia is proudly celebrating its 25th Anniversary year with an exciting program of exhibitions and new displays. For more information visit nga.gov.au

Enquiries 02 6240 6502 Parkes Place, Parkes ACT Open 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm daily

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One of the world’s great museums Discover

What it was like to be in Sydney Harbour in 1942 when the Japanese midget submarines attacked.

Experience

Our new Conflicts 1945 to today galleries. These galleries will commemorate the six decades of Australian involvement in conflicts since 1945, featuring the Vietnam War, the Korean War, Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation, peacekeeping operations since 1947, and recent conflicts, including the First and Second Gulf Wars and the war in Afghanistan.

Explore

Life on a Cold War–era submarine and be part of a peacekeeping contingent in the Discovery Zone.

Remember

Those who have served our country, and help commemorate the sacrifice of Australians who have suffered or died in war.

Bring your friends and family to Canberra for a visit soon Open daily 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Free admission Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT (02) 6243 4211 www.visitwarmemorial.com.au Ph » 1300 554 11

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Obtain your free copy of the National Capital Attractions Guide by phoning the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre 1300 554 114.

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Marvel at thousands of objects that represent Australia’s history and cultural heritage. See famous Australian icons such as Phar Lap’s heart and Captain Cook’s teacup, and reminisce about the way Australian life used to be with the Holden prototype car number one, and a pink Propert caravan from the 1950s. There’s the quirky — like Dame Edna Everage’s glasses and the Wiggles’ Skivvies — and the emotive, like the Gallery of First Australians which has the largest collection of Aboriginal bark paintings.

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The museum houses ever-changing exhibitions and is a vibrant visual feast of unexpected colours, shapes and angles that set it apart from the natural landscape of Acton Peninsula. Free general admission. SEE P 10, 22 AND BACK COVER.

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Australian War Memorial T R E L O A R C R E S C E N T, C A M P B E L L

Commemorate the commitment, camaraderie and sacrifice of Australians in war. See some of the world’s most significant military relics, such as the Lancaster Bomber G for George, and experience a 1943 night raid over Berlin. The Hall of Memory, with its Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, is the commemorative heart of the memorial and a must-see. Children love the hands on learning space, Discovery Zone, where they can explore a Cold War submarine and crawl through a First World War trench. See the modernised Post 1945 galleries of Vietnam, Korea and the Gulf War, and don’t miss the moving rendition of the Last Post, 5pm daily. Free general

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Discover Anzac Parade on foot — with its red gravel symbolising the bloodied sands of Gallipoli, and gardens extending up to the Australian War Memorial, the walk takes in 11 memorials dedicated to battles in which Australians fought.

Visit the brand new National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, to see over 500 portraits of Australians who have shaped our nation. (from December 2008)

View your family’s immigration records at the National Archives of Australia.

Trace the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their spirituality, diversity, identity and survival at the Gallery of First Australians at the National Museum of Australia.

Take a stroll along the Australian of the Year Walk, along the Lake Burley Griffin foreshore starting from Commonwealth Place. The walk commemorates the winners of the annual Australian of the Year awards from 1961 to present day, carefully sculpted to the tune of Advance Australia Fair.

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Enjoy a bite to eat at a cafe in one of Canberra’s national attr actions — many have picturesque outloo ks of Lake Burley Griffin or landsc aped gardens.

See more than 100,000 works of art from the gallery’s four main art areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; Australian; Asian and International. Home to the famous Blue Poles, you can also see everything from Ron Mueck’s striking Pregnant Woman sculpture to Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly Series. Wander world-class exhibitions and stroll through the impressive sculpture garden with its drifting fog sculpture. Be sure to see the new 25th anniversary acquisitions, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri’s major dot painting Warlugulong 1977 — one of the greatest Western Desert paintings, Max Ernst’s largest bronze sculpture Habukuk 1970, Giorgio de Chirico’s bold and intriguing dada painting La Mort d’un spirit 1916 and the dedicated Pacific Arts Gallery. Free general admission. SEE PP 16 AND 23.

Parliament House

Old Parliament House

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Regular free guided tours will take you through Parliament House, one of the world’s most acclaimed buildings. Don’t miss the panoramic views of Canberra from the roof, marvel at the 81-metre flagpole with an Australian flag bigger than a double-decker bus, stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the renowned collection of Australian contemporary art. Watch parliamentarians in action at Question Time from 2.00pm on sitting days. Free general admission.

This beautiful and iconic 1920s building was the home of the Australian Parliament for 61 years. Today you can stand where former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam announced his government’s dismissal in 1975 and check out Bob Hawke’s modest prime ministerial suite. On a guided tour see the cramped conditions of a press gallery journalist, the Cabinet and Party rooms, and visit the Australian Prime Ministers Centre. See an excellent exhibitions program including Billy Hughes at War from mid 2008. Cafe in the House and the adjacent Rose Gardens make a visit here an absolute must. Admission charge.

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National Gallery of Australia

National Portrait Gallery of Australia

National Archives of Australia

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View the portraits of people who have shaped our nation. The gallery collects and displays paintings, drawings, sculptural works and photography, and offers a diverse exhibition program of portraits from around the world. See portraits of people from all walks of life including artists, musicians, entertainers, politicians, sports people and royalty. The gallery will be closed from March to December 2008 as it moves premises from Old Parliament House and Commonwealth Place, to a new purpose-built gallery space adjacent to the National Gallery of Australia. It will house a permanent display of over 500 portraits. Free general admission.

Take a break… Pack a picnic lunch for an afternoon outdoors in the sun in the National Gallery of Australia’s striking Sculpture Ga rden.

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National Library of Australia PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

With the personal papers of past Prime Ministers and Australians such as Lindy Chamberlain, as well as rare books, photographs, manuscripts, oral histories, sheet music and other valuable ephemera, the library contributes to the vitality of Australia’s culture and heritage and is a must for book lovers and keen researchers. Browse the beautiful bookstore, see ever-changing exhibitions, or take a free behind the scenes tour (Thursdays 12.30pm) to access the inner workings of Australia’s largest reference library. Don’t miss the cafe, Bookplate, which offers delicious food and lovely lake views. Free general admission.

Canberra’s original general post office is now the place to research your family tree and discover a treasure trove of fascinating records, including Australia’s ‘birth certificate’ — Queen Victoria’s Royal Commission of Assent — and our first Constitution. The Archives house significant holdings of photographs, maps, films, playscripts, musical scores and sound recordings. Delve into original government records on immigration, transport, politics or Indigenous affairs, or explore one of the ever-changing exhibitions. Free general admission. SEE P 23.

National Film and Sound Archive M C C O Y C I R C U I T, A C TO N

Laugh and cry with Australians on screen and radio. Housed in a beautiful art deco building, the archive holds over 100 years of Australian film, radio and television history. Wander through the exhibitions, watch early Australian television commercials and browse in the shop. Catch a classic film in the new Arc cinema. This state of the art cinema screens movies in all formats from cinema’s 19th century beginnings to its 21st century possibilities. See a diverse program of world cinema throughout the year. Free general admission. Admission charge for films in Arc. SEE P 22.

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High Court of Australia Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre K I N G E D WA R D T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

If only science was this much fun at school! Watch a lightning bolt, ride the rollercoaster simulator with the kids, and catch some hilarious science theatre. Mini Q, a great exhibition for little kids, provides fantastic play spaces for under sixes. It’s not only fun for the kids — adults can relive their childhood at Questacon too! Admission charge. SEE P 9.

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High Court of Australia PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

See Australia’s highest court of appeal in a striking building that features a seven story high public hall. When the court is in session, visitors can observe from the public gallery if seating is available. Guides are on hand to give tailored tours explaining court procedures, the building’s architecture and special design features. The Great Hall often features exhibitions and performances. Free admission.

Did you know? The Australian Na tional Botanic Gardens feature over a third of al l plant species foun d in Australia.

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Australian Institute of Sport L E V E R R I E R C R E S C E N T, B R U C E

Home to some of Australia’s current and future Olympians, the Australian Institute of Sport celebrates Australia’s proud sporting culture and has shaped some of our best sports people such as Mark Viduka, Lauren Jackson, Glenn McGrath and Louise Sauvage. Take an inspiring 90 minute tour with an elite athlete to get a unique insight into the institute, and test your athletic skills in the fun interactive Sportex exhibition. Admission charge. SEE P 9.

Australian National Botanic Gardens C L U N I E S R O S S S T R E E T, A C TO N

The gardens feature over a third of all plant species found in Australia. You can walk among over 99,000 native plants and see many endangered species including the rare Wollemi Pine. Picnic on the manicured lawns, see native birds and water dragons, and take the rainforest walk, a great spot to cool down on a hot day. Free general admission. SEE P 23.

Royal Australian Mint D E N I S O N S T R E E T, D E A K I N

Visit the Royal Australian Mint and strike your own $1 coin, see the special exhibition Treasures of the National Coin Collection and visit the theatrette to see what the new refurbished Mint will look like, set to open in 2009. At the Coin Shop, you can buy the latest collector coin issues. Free admission.

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Australian War Memorial

National Museum of Australia

National Film and Sound Archive

An inductee into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, the Australian War Memorial is one of the world’s great museums and a true Australian icon. See the outstanding new Conflicts 1945 to today galleries, as well as the children’s Discovery Zone, which opened in July 2007. Visit and see what makes us proud.

The multi award-winning National Museum of Australia in Canberra is devoted to telling great stories about Australia and Australians. With five permanent galleries, interactive displays, fun events for the whole family, a shop, cafes and more, there are so many reasons to visit. Best of all, general admission is free!

Located close to the CBD, the National Film and Sound Archive showcases Australia’s audiovisual heritage and culture. Experience the best of cinema at Arc plus regular special events such as outdoor screenings in summer. Explore 100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound at the free, interactive exhibition, Sights + Sounds of a Nation. Catch up at the Studio, NFSA’s bar/cafe, serving bar food, snacks, great coffee, tea and a selected wine list.

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Old Bus Depot Markets

For a genuine taste of Australian history, the National Archives is always full of surprises. From an amazing collection of photos, posters, maps, World War I service records and migration documents, visitors soon discover that government records are anything but mundane! A delightful spot to while away a nostalgic hour, and a must-see attraction.

Home to more than 100,000 works of art across four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art, Asian art and International art. Works in the Gallery are part of Australia’s national collection. They belong to the people of Australia and are preserved and presented for their enjoyment and education. Admission to the permanent collection is free.

The national award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston are one of Australia’s favourite markets! Set in a fabulous old industrial building, visitors will enjoy the variety of stalls. Purchase fine quality handcrafted items, gourmet take-home food and fresh produce. Watch the action while having a multicultural lunch or an espresso! Admission is free.

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Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre

Canberra Museum and Gallery

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Queanbeyan Visitor Information Centre welcomes all visitors to the area and has an extensive range of information on Queanbeyan and surrounds. Staff at the Centre can help with information on Queanbeyan’s wide range of accommodation; arts and heritage trails; tours of the area; excellent sporting facilities, fine restaurants and clubs.

Visit a vibrant place in the heart of the city that explores the region’s social history and visual arts through dynamic exhibitions, community programs and events. Housing a permanent exhibition, Reflecting Canberra, along with five galleries, CMAG offers a refreshing insight with changing, local, national and international exhibitions. Visit the Nolan Collection — a changing selection of works by renowned Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan is on display in the Permanent Collection gallery space.

Indulge in native magic! Escape from the everyday surrounded by the national collection of Australian plants. See the rare and the beautiful, walk our winding paths, then relax in Canberra’s most popular garden cafe.

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National Zoo & Aquarium

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Hand feed a tiger and a lion and come face to face with a five metre tall giraffe. You can also be wrapped up by a three metre python on the action packed, award-winning ZooVenture tour. As part of the zoo’s Meet a Cheetah program, zoo visitors can take part in an incredible experience and go into the enclosure with either of our Cheetah groups. Be quick to book this amazing opportunity. For more information visit our website.

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Canberra Tracks

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Canberra isn’t all new and planned. The region has a long and diverse heritage prior to its development as Canberra, our national capital. It is layered with Aboriginal, pastoral, bushranger and convict history. Canberra Tracks are three self-drive heritage trails, each with a strong theme that will enhance your appreciation of the nation’s capital. Interpretive signs on each route bring Canberra’s heritage to life. Come and see how far we’ve travelled.

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Lanyon Homestead

Stromlo Forest Park

Balloon Aloft

Lanyon lies at the foot of the Brindabella Ranges and is one of Australia’s premier historic homesteads. It dates from the 1850s and is beautifully restored and furnished. Set within superb pleasure gardens it includes a range of buildings within a landscape of great natural beauty. Visit the courtyard outbuildings and exhibitions which focus on aspects of Australian country life, enjoy a guided tour of the Homestead or just take a stroll in the rambling gardens.

Walk, run, ride or just enjoy the scenic view. Stromlo Forest Park is Canberra’s newest international recreational facility open to the community. Stromlo Forest Park boasts a purpose-built event pavilion, criterium cycling circuit, grass cross country running track and mountain bike tracks to suit any level of rider. Stromlo Forest Park has various trails suitable for equestrian riders, runners and walkers keen on exploring the Canberra country side.

Take off at dawn and witness the sunrise as you float gently over our magnificent national capital. Balloon Aloft offer daily flights followed by a traditional champagne celebration at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Balloon Aloft is Canberra’s original balloon flight operator since 1986 and winner of 11 regional and national tourism awards. Your flight will last about an hour, but your memories will last a lifetime.

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Canberra is fast becoming renowned as ‘Australia’s Cycling Territory’, with worldclass facilities and a diverse range of events.

From the MTBA Australian Mountain Bike Championships in January right through to the Brindabella Challenge in December, there’s a packed cycling calendar sure to excite spectators and riders of all ages.

And don’t forget Canberra has a great network of on and off road cycle paths just waiting for you to experience, many running past national attractions or through beautiful parks and bushland.

In 2008, Canberra hosts a round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup from August 30–31, where spectators will be treated to the thrill of seeing Olympic gold medallists in action. This prestigious event will be staged at Stromlo Forest Park.

So get on your bike and head to the nation’s capital for the best cycling action around!

The World Cup event will also serve as an ideal dress rehearsal for the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships — the most important international mountain bike competition in the world — which is coming to Canberra in September 2009.

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See yourself exploring the outdoors. Canberra is a city in a park, a landscaped capital designed to transform with the four distinct seasons. But beneath the golden autumn leaves and spring blooms is a vibrant city, spread amongst gardens and wide, clean stretches of green open space that are perfect for relaxing, getting back to nature and enjoying the fresh air. 26

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Take a walk or have a picnic in beautifully landscaped Commonwealth Park in the city centre, and find interesting sculptures, hidden walks and tranquil ponds. In spring, Commonwealth Park welcomes Floriade, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest spring festival. The park also boasts many colourful outdoor concerts and events throughout the year. Visit the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point to learn the history of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, and grab a bite to eat at The Deck overlooking the lake. SEE P 22.

National Gallery of Australia Sculpture Garden PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

The Sculpture Garden lies on the grounds between the Gallery and the lake shore, and displays 26 remarkable modern sculptures by international and Australian artists set amongst native landscaping representing the seasons. Watch the Fog Sculpture drift across the pond while you enjoy the elegant sounds of the National Carillon bell tower, located on Aspen Island, across the lake. Telephone 1300 554 114 for recital times.

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Commonwealth Place PA R K E S

Giant waves of grass between the High Court and National Library of Australia shelter the modern Waters Edge Cafe, as well as a contemporary exhibition space. Nearby, Reconciliation Place has several sculptures including Judy Watson’s Fire and water. It’s a great spot for walking, rollerblading, cycling or enjoying live music on summer evenings.

Lennox Gardens F LY N N D R I V E , YA R R A L U M L A

On the shores of Lake Burley Griffin behind the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Lennox Gardens are a beautiful place to ride a bike, cook up a barbecue, wander through the peaceful Japanese garden, watch the boats or admire the view of the National Museum of Australia across the waters.

Australian National Botanic Gardens C L U N I E S R O S S S T R E E T, A C TO N

Take a ‘spot the species’ walk, or enjoy a coffee in the cafe. Listen to the sounds of the native birdlife, watch water dragons sunbaking in the warmer months, and listen to live jazz concerts in summer. Free general admission. SEE P 23.

Old Parliament House Gardens and the National Rose Gardens K I N G G E O R G E T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

The historic rose gardens around Old Parliament House, which provided a place for politicians to relax and roses to decorate their offices, are a must see for lovers of gardens. Amongst the stunning displays are rose bushes that commemorate Australians from all walks of life and unusual plants from other countries. The gardens offer seating pavilions, pergolas and rose arbours and the tennis courts, bowling green and cricket pitch are all open for public use. Free general admission.

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During spring, enjoy Breakfast with the Birds at the Australian National Botanic Gardens where, for a modest fee, you can walk through the gardens led by an experienced local ornithologist, followed by a delicious breakfast at Hudsons in the Gardens.

Stroll through Bowen Park in Barton in early spring to see the magnificent pink and white blossom trees in full bloom.

In autumn, drive through Reid, Ainslie or Forrest to see the spectacular autumn colours planned by Canberra’s earliest landscape designers.

Walk along the lake edge between Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue Bridges when the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet is in full spray or the National Carillon is playing.

Head up to Namadgi National Park and take a walk to Yankee Hat, an Aboriginal rock shelter displaying interesting artwork.

Nature parks Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve V I S I TO R S C E N T R E , PA D D Y S R I V E R R O A D , T I D B I N B I L L A

Forty-five minutes’ drive from the city, Tidbinbilla is where you can see emus and kangaroos graze freely side by side. Admire spectacular scenery, delightful wildflowers in spring and rich Indigenous and pioneer heritage. Learn about the captive breeding programs for the endangered brush-tailed rock wallaby and the northern corroboree frog. Kids will love the nature discovery playground. Walk into and over the nearby wetlands enclosure to see platypus’ duckdiving and flocks of magpie geese at the water’s edge. From March, the nature discovery experience begins where you can encounter koalas, echidnas and wallabies. Admission charge applies from April.

Namadgi National Park V I S I TO R S C E N T R E , N A A S R O A D , T H A RWA

Venture into Namadgi at the northern end of the Australian Alps, 45 minutes’ drive from the city. Take a picnic or bushwalk on the numerous marked trails, experience native flora and fauna — you’ll never see so many kangaroos at once! — and enjoy spectacular wildflowers in spring. The Indigenous rock art and Aboriginal shelters are easily accessible. Camping is available in pleasant bushland settings with fishing and horseriding permitted in designated areas. Take a ranger-guided walk, or escape into the rugged Bimberi Wilderness. Free general admission.

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Cotter Reserve

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Explore the wild side of Canberra with Go Bush Tours. Discov er Namadgi National Park with the Namadgi Discovery Tour, or hea d to Tidbinbilla on the One Day Wande rings Tour.

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Parks and reserves

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Admire colourful wildflowers in spring and early summer, and enjoy native forests and woodlands that are home to significant native plant and animal species such as the small purple pea, grassland earless dragon and the Perunga grasshopper. Mountain bike riding and horseriding are permitted in designated areas along the formed fire trails. Enjoy a picnic at the Cotter Reserve while the children have fun climbing all over the playground equipment.

MOUNT AINSLIE DRIVE, AINSLIE

Drive, cycle or even run up Mount Ainslie to get a magnificent perspective of how architect Walter Burley Griffin’s plan for Canberra has come to life through the buildings and monuments. Small native flowers such as bluebells and everlasting daisies add beautiful colour to the bushland in spring and early summer, and many small mammals such as sugar gliders and ring-tail possums find shelter in the hollows of the old scribbly gums on Mount Ainslie.

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The 195 metre Black Mountain Tower offers spectacular 360 degree views of Canberra and the region, as well as a souvenir shop, cafe and the fine dining revolving restaurant, Alto. Follow one of the walking tracks on Black Mountain for picture perfect views over Canberra, and see habitats for many native plants and animals including the ringtail possum. Admission charge to tower.

Mount Pleasant MORSHEAD DRIVE, DUNTROON

Not far from Mount Ainslie, Mount Pleasant offers beautiful views over Lake Burley Griffin, the Duntroon Royal Military College and Jerrabomberra Wetlands. Visit the grave of General Bridges, Australia’s highest ranking soldier in World War I, who is the only Australian soldier killed at Gallipoli to be buried in Australia.

Red Hill Connect these great hilltop views on this self-drive lookouts tour. Onsite signage explains Canberra’s most important planning feature: how the city, suburbs and towns are placed within the landscape rather than enforcing a grid structure. Grab a Canberra Tracks information brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and tour a purpose-built capital city still in the making — a place of national and international significance.

RED HILL DRIVE, RED HILL

South of the city centre, Red Hill offers a lookout over many of our national icons. In autumn, the brilliant reds and oranges of the deciduous trees in the suburbs below are stunning. Relax in the kiosk and restaurant or do some bird watching. The eucalypt hollows are the favourite nesting places of white-throated treecreepers and southern boobooks.

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Lake Burley Griffin in winter

Outdoor activities Cycling Canberra is renowned for its cycle ways and mountain bike tracks. Hire a tandem bike and ride around beautiful Lake Burley Griffin, or mountain bike through the forests, nature reserves and the Stromlo Forest Park. Hire anything from a standard bike, to tandem or family bikes, from Mr Spokes Bike Hire, on the lake foreshore. Buy a Canberra and Queanbeyan Cycling and Walkway Map from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre for more information on great cycling areas.

Stromlo Forest Park URIARRA RD, STROMLO

Ride the mountain bike track which will host the 2008 UCI World Cup Mountain Bike Championship round in August, and which will determine the world champions at the UCI 2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championship. The latter is the most important international mountain bike competition in the world. This world-class multi-use sporting facility is available to both recreational and professional users and boasts a purpose-built event pavilion, criterium cycling circuit, grass cross country running track and mountain bike tracks. There are also several trails suitable for equestrian riders, runners and walkers. SEE P 25.

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Take a leisurely walk through Yarralumla, where most of the embassies are found, to see traditional and modern architecture from many countries.

Spend an hour doing the ‘bridge to bridge’ walk around Lake Burley Griffin’s inner basin. Following the paths between Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and Kings Avenue Bridge, this walk passes many major attractions.

Raise your pulse with a scenic walk from the Australian War Memorial to the top of Mount Ainslie for a great view of the city’s planned layout.

Head further afield for a real bushwalk or more strenuous hike in the Australian Alps — Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, the Brindabella Ranges and Namadgi National Park offer many well appointed bushwalking trails.

Lake Burley Griffin The central basin of picturesque Lake Burley Griffin is a hub of activity, especially in the warmer months when rowing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle-boating are popular. Hire sailing boats from the Canberra Yacht Club or paddleboats, kayaks, surf skis and canoes from Lake Burley Griffin Boat Hire or take an organised cruise. Southern Cross Cruises pass most major sites, beautiful parks and foreshore areas, and offer one hour sightseeing cruises departing daily at 3.00pm. There’s also a special Government House Gardens Tour, departing 10.00am Thursdays (not available May–August). For something more intimate, book a cruise with Lake Burley Griffin Cruises — learn about the lake and the history of the area as you relax on the EL Cygnet.

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Yowani Country Club Golf Canberra offers first-class golf courses, driving ranges and pitch and putt, with beautiful views of the surrounding bushland, challenging play and competitive rates. Whether you’re a single figure handicapper, or a social player, there are many fantastic golf courses where you can enjoy a game.

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Top courses include Federal Golf Club, Red Hill; Yowani Country Club, Lyneham; Gold Creek Country Club, Gold Creek; Gungahlin Lakes, Gungahlin, Queanbeyan Golf Club; and the Murrumbidgee Country Club. Pitch and Putt courses across the city and a driving range at the Canberra International Golf Centre in Narrabundah provide an excellent option for the more casual golfer or people looking to hone their short game.

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Horseriding Canberra offers 22 kilometres of equestrian trails winding through the surrounding bushland. Riding instruction and trail rides are available just 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre.

Adventure sports Canberra offers plenty of adventure sport to get your adrenaline pumping. Ask the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre staff for information on paragliding, sky diving, abseiling, caving, canyoning, mountain biking and go-karting.

Hot air ballooning Rise early, rug up and take off in a hot air balloon with Dawn Drifters or Balloon Aloft. Drift peacefully over Canberra’s picturesque centrepiece, Lake Burley Griffin, and get a unique view of Canberra’s major attractions. You’ll appreciate all of Canberra’s natural charms as the early morning sun fills the valley and lakes with soft morning light. Canberra is also one of the only places in the world where you can get the chance to fly directly over a Parliament House. In autumn catch the NOVOTEL Balloon Fiesta Australia, when over 50 novelty balloons take off from the lawns in front of Old Parliament House. SEE P 25.

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Take a dip at the Civic Pool in the city, the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, Big Splash Waterpark in Belconnen or at the Dickson Aquatic Centre. Step back in time at the 1920s Manuka Swimming Pool, or do laps where Australia’s swim champions train at the Australian Institute of Sport in Bruce. Cool off in one of the many natural swimming holes such as Pine Island, Point Hut Crossing and Kambah Pool.

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Motor sport

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Aussies love sport! It’s a vital part of our way of life and in Canberra there’s plenty to keep sports fans enthused, whatever the season. Cheer on the ACT’s top rugby league and rugby union teams, watch Australian Rules Football and cricket, basketball and motorsport.

At Summernats each January, see awesome street machines, roaring hot rods, stunts, burn outs and the famous supercruise. Australian and international rally champions race annually through the forests around Canberra during the Rally of Canberra, part of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship. Just an hour from Canberra, catch great motor sports at Goulburn’s Wakefield Park.

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Thoroughbred Park is Canberra’s premier racing park. Major race days include the 2008 AAMI Black Opal Stakes Day on 24 February; FM 104.7 Melbourne Cup Day on 4 November 2008, (when Canberrans celebrate a public holiday); and the Kennards Canberra Cup, 16 December 2008.

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Cricket Historic Manuka Oval hosts several big cricket ma tches over summer. In Januar y see the Prime Minister’s XI v Sri Lanka and the ACT Inv itational XI v India. In February, don’t miss the first One Day International seen in Ca nberra for 16 years — watch India take on Sri Lanka in the Commonwealth Bank One Day International.

Canberra Stadium is the place to watch the legendary Brumbies Rugby Union team (February–May) and the outstanding Canberra Raiders Rugby League team (March–September) play on their home ground.

Australian Football League The 2008 AFL season sees top football teams compete at Manuka Oval. Pre-season matches start from February.

Women’s basketball See the Transact Canberra Capitals, the current WNBL Champions, take on their opponents at the AIS Arena or at Southern Cross Stadium in Tuggeranong (October–February season).

Take a break Watch a game on the large TVs at Edgars Inn at Ainslie shops, the Kingston Hotel, the Civic Pub or Debacle in Braddon, All Bar Nun at O’Connor, or at one of the many licensed clubs in Canberra.

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See through the eyes of a local. Uncover Canberra’s hidden gems, try fresh and tasty local produce and browse markets and local galleries. Watch talented artists produce works before your eyes, then take home your very own piece of the Canberra region. Here’s just a taste of our local, worldclass food, art and craft.

World-class art and craft Head to Canberra’s newest cultural attraction, the Canberra Glassworks, housed in the historic Kingston Powerhouse. Learn about glass with introductory courses, watch artists create stunning glass pieces, make your own glass beads and tiles, see striking exhibitions, buy exquisite hand made gifts and take a break in the cafe. The contemporary glass centre is the only one of its kind in Australia (Wednesday to Sunday). Located next door is the multi awardwinning Old Bus Depot Markets, the place to browse and buy a mix of quality handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing,

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furniture and toys, and taste a range of fresh regional produce. Held every Sunday throughout the year as well as most Saturdays in December, the markets showcase the wares of up and coming young designers, and feature special themed days each month.

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See changing exhibitions showcasing contemporary craft and design by local and interstate artists at Craft ACTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s galleries, located upstairs in inner city Civic Square.

Find local fine jew ellery designs at Cr eations in Style Arcade, Ma nuka. The Creations jewellers have won many national desig n awards for their stu nning work.

Admire stunning local fashions using unusual fabrics at Paula Hilyard Boutique in Braddon or discover clothing from Australian and New Zealand designers at Department of the Exterior in Manuka. Craftspeople and farmers from all over the region converge on the Hall Markets on the first Sunday of every month, offering furniture, clothing, pottery, toys and fresh produce.

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Head out to Bungendore on weekends for Bungendoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best, where regional arts and craftspeople sell and exhibit art, craft and local produce at the Railway Station.

Try your hand at fruit picking at Pialligo, just five minutes from the city centre. Apples, pears, quinces and late stone fruit are ripe for picking in autumn.

Take a drive out to Gold Creek Village to browse for giftware, jewellery and local and regional art and craft.

Try homemade gourmet smokehouse goods matched with local wine at a tasting at Poachers Pantry near Hall, then splurge in the shop afterwards.

Visit Brunoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truffels in Mawson for more than 50 varieties of handmade chocolates and homemade gelati and breads.

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Gourmet delights Browse the shelves for premium wine, products such as preserves, olives, honey, goats cheese, hazelnuts, coffee and organic fruit and vegetables at Regional@CIT. Located at the Canberra Institute of Technology, this food outlet showcases the finest produce from the Capital region. (12.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.00pm weekdays). SEE P 51. Find fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, game meats and special ingredients at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets (Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday) and the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets (Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday) or the Capital Region Farmers Markets at Exhibition Park in Canberra (Saturday 8.00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.00am).

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Find superb Canberra-made gifts and homewares at Bison in Pialligo which offers world famous handcrafted functional ceramics in exquisite colours made on the premises. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery in Bungendore has an impressive range of designer furniture, artworks, homewares and gifts.

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Taste fresh food produce and fine wines at the award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston every Sunday. Visit Poachers Pantry and step up to the rustic tasting bar to try the large range of products smoked on the premises including smoked chicken, kangaroo, emu and pork. Food is matched beautifully with their Wily Trout wines (tastings seven days). Dine in at the Smokehouse Cafe (open Friday–Sunday).

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Performing arts Catch locally produced professional theatre at one of the many performing arts venues around town, or enjoy a first-class performance at Canberra’s School of Music, part of the Australian National University. Regular performances take place at the Canberra Theatre, Street Theatre and Tuggeranong Arts Centre. For more information on local art exhibitions, performances, festivals and events visit artsaroundcanberra.com.au

Meet the makers of Murrumbateman Murrumbateman, a half hour drive from the city centre, lies in the heart of cool climate wine country and is home to some very creative people. Inspired winemakers, talented chefs, passionate producers, gifted artists and skilled craftspeople are the makers of Murrumbateman. Sample Robyn Rowe chocolates, Froggy Hollow Lavender, Bindaree Honey and art by local artists Anneke Saunders and Meryl Hunter — all available for sale at Country Guesthouse Schönegg, Murrumbateman. You can also pick up your own piece of local art from Meryl Hunter’s studio and at Warroonga Woodcrafts.

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Pialligo is a little pocket of country life just five minutes from the city with many treasures in store. Stroll through the many gift shops and garden centres that line the main street, Beltana Road, and visit Pialligo’s cafes and restaurants for a long lunch. Try Tulips Cafe, Rodney’s Garden Cafe, Pialligo Estate Wines and Cafe, and pod food at the Pialligo Plant Farm.

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The nation's capital bursts into colour this spring with Floriade — Lights, Camera, Action! — celebrating its 21st birthday. See an incredible display of more than one million bulbs and annuals timed to bloom on cue in Commonwealth Park in spring. The ﬂowers provide a stunning backdrop to this festival featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, showcase gardens, horticultural displays and demonstrations, exhibitions, art, food, crafts and shopping.

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SeIendigenous culture

Thousands of years before European settlement, the Ngunnawal people lived in the Canberra region and often met with other language groups, such as the Ngarigo, Wiradjuri, Wolgalu and Yuin, to participate in special ceremonies and to feast on Bogong moths which migrated through the area.

These were some of the main tribal groups that used the mountains for ceremonial purposes such as initiation, marriage and trade of resources. Today, Canberra’s name is thought to mean ‘meeting place’, derived from the Aboriginal word Kamberra.

Tidbinbilla Nature Reser ve and Namadgi National Park The Yankee Hat Walking Track in Namadgi National Park takes you to an Aboriginal rock art site, while at Mount Namadgi there are arrangements of stones believed to be part of the ceremonial life of the local Aboriginal people.

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National Museum of Australia The diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is showcased in the museum’s Gallery of First Australians. Visitors are welcomed with a simulated interactive smoking ceremony complete with contemporary Indigenous dancers and music. Marvel at handcrafted baskets and dillybags, bark paintings, thousands of early stone tools and a collection of glass spearheads from the Kimberleys. See masks and head dresses from the Torres Strait Islander display, and try out a traditional grinding stone. The gallery takes an honest look at Indigenous culture before and after European settlement. Outside, follow the giant orange Uluru line that heads to the spiritual heart of Australia and keep an eye out for the bogong moth sculptures. Free general admission. SEE P 22 AND BACK COVER. L AW S O N C R E S C E N T, A C TO N P E N I N S U L A

National Gallery of Australia The gallery documents the history of Indigenous art from the earliest collectable works to the most recent. Key works from the gallery’s collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art are exhibited on the entrance level and throughout. See the striking Aboriginal Memorial (1987–88), a huge installation of 200 painted hollow log coffins by the artists of Ramingining in Arnhem Land. The memorial is dedicated to all Indigenous Australians who lost their lives defending their country since non-Indigenous settlement. Free general admission. SEE P 16 AND 23. PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

AIATSIS Located adjacent to the National Museum of Australia on Acton Peninsula, AIATSIS is the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and is the world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Visit the centre which holds a priceless collection of films, photographs, video and audio recordings and the world’s largest collections of printed and other resource materials for Indigenous studies. Its activities raise awareness among all Australians of the richness and diversity of Australian Indigenous cultures and histories. Free general admission.

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Australian National Botanic Gardens Take the interpretive walk through the gardens along the Aboriginal Trail which focuses on plants used by Australian Aborigines. The interpretive signs along this trail are marked by a distinctive Aboriginal shield motif. Pick up a guide leaflet for the trail at the Visitor Centre, located near the entrance. Free general admission. SEE P 23. C L U N I E S R O S S S T R E E T, A C TO N

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Canberra’s name is thought to mean ‘meeting place’, derived from the Aboriginal word Kamberra.

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Self-drive Canberra Tracks Track 1: Ngunnawal Country Take this self-drive Aboriginal heritage trail which connects many sites with well appointed onsite signage. Grab a Canberra Tracks information brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and journey into the human story of Indigenous presence in the nation’s capital. See how Indigenous people have lived here for at least 20,000 years surviving through intricate knowledge of the landscape, skilful custodianship of the land and traditional teachings passed down from generation to generation. This trail will take you through grasslands, river valleys and the mountains and show how the Ngunnawal people moved through the landscape seasonally.

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See whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the menu. Canberra is a great destination for food lovers. Relax in a stylish cafe, dine with a view, or taste awardwinning wines and fresh produce at a vineyard cafe or restaurant. With over 300 restaurants, cafes and pubs, the dining scene just gets better and better.

The inner south Close to the city centre, the Kingston and Manuka shopping centres have many fantastic cafes and restaurants, gourmet food stores and bakeries. Find modern Australian, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish, Malaysian, French, Thai, Chinese and Italian. In Manuka go for a tasty meal at the Mecca Bah and check out the amazing wine and cheese providore next door. In Kingston, try the award-winning Artespresso. For fine dining try Aubergine, Element and Rubicon, all at Griffith Shops. Indulge in the freshest seafood at Cape Cod in Deakin.

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City centre The Canberra Centre development has dished up some hot new city eats — try Cream, Kingsleys Steak and Crabhouse, Wagamama and Sammy’s Kitchen. Some of Canberra’s best restaurants line West Row in the Melbourne Building, where you can find Anise, Mezzalira, Asian Cafe and Sabayon restaurant. Many other great restaurants are located in Garema Place and along City Walk and Bunda Street. At the upper end of the market, try east meets west at the Chairman and Yip or head over to Courgette or the Benchmark Wine Bar for fine modern Australian cuisine with a French influence. Family restaurants in the city centre include Australian Pizza Kitchen, Babar Cafe and Bar, Tosolini’s and Antigo Cafe and Bar.

Fine dining Sample fine dining by trying modern Turkish at Ottoman Cu isine, Barton, or innovative modern Au stralian in Sage’s al fresco courtyard, Bradd on — both winners of the coveted chef’s hat in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide.

Dickson Dickson offers a small flourishing Chinatown and much more. Try the banquet at Fekerte’s Ethiopian Cuisine and eat great value Asian food at the Dickson Asian Noodle House, Jimmy’s Place and Pho Phu Quoc Vietnamese Restaurant. You’ll also find Korean, Malaysian, Turkish, Italian, Indian and Thai food all within a short walk.

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Indulge in a decadent traditional High Tea, daily at the historic Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

Browse the shelves of Regional@CIT for premium wine, regional products such as Lynwood preserves, Homeleigh Grove olive oil, Murrumbateman honey, Snowy Mountains goats cheese, hazelnuts, coffee and organic fruit and vegetables.

Eat breakfast at Silo Bakery in Kingston, where you can enjoy the outstanding fresh bread and pastries and browse in the cheese room.

Head to Manuka and Kingston, the most happening restaurant precincts, with terrific restaurants, pavement cafes and upmarket food stores such as Jones the Grocer and Essential Ingredient.

Shop at the Capital Region Farmers Markets each Saturday morning at Exhibition Park in Canberra (8.00–11.00am) for fresh regional produce including fruit, vegetables, seafood, condiments, meats, cheese and more.

Family dining With menus to delight even the choosiest of children, there are many great family eateries in Canberra. Enjoy fast, tasty Chinese/Malaysian at Timmy’s Kitchen in Manuka or Sammy’s Kitchen in the city. The Zeffirelli Pizza Restaurants, in Belconnen and Dickson, produce a huge range of pasta dishes and delicious pizzas. Try traditional Spanish fare at Legends in Manuka, or enjoy Turkish at the Turkish Pide House in the city.

Great coffee Canberra overflows with outdoor cafes to get your caffeine fix. You can also find good quality brew inside most major attractions. Try Cream, Bardelis and Tosolini’s in the city; Artespresso and Silo in Kingston; Zucchero or Verve in Manuka and Beess and Co in Yarralumla.

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Chocolate lovers… Don’t go past Koko Bla ck in the city for exquisite truffles, praline s and the most divine hot chocolate ma de with dark Belgian chocolate. In Kingston, visit Canberra’s first chocol ate cafe, All things Chocolate, for cakes, slices and handmade chocolates by chocolatier Lindy Butcher. And dow n south in Mawson, visit Bruno’s Truffels for over 50 varieties of handm ade chocolate truffles, home made pas tries and gelati.

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Canberra has many pubs serving inexpensive, quality meals. In the city head to King O’Malley’s for hearty food served around the clock. Also in the city try PJ O’Reilly’s or the Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery. Feast at Durham Castle Arms or the Belgian Beer Cafe in Kingston, Debacle in Braddon which has two for one pizza nights, Edgar’s Inn at the Ainslie shops, and cook your own steak at the Kingston Hotel. Canberra’s many licensed clubs also offer good value, tasty meals. For delicious tapas and tasty snack-sized morsels head to the award-winning Julep Lounge (also offering tapas desserts), try the extensive tapas menu at Legends or check out the Mecca Bah — all in Manuka — or go for the Muddle Bar on West Row in the city.

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For an extra special treat with gorgeous views over Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges, visit Alto revolving restaurant atop Black Mountain Tower. Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin and our famous landmark buildings also provide beautiful backdrops for many stylish restaurants and cafes. Try Axis in the National Museum of Australia, the Boat House by the Lake, or grab a coffee or a cafe-style meal at Waters Edge at Commonwealth Place. For something more casual, grab some fish and chips from the Canberra Yacht Club in Yarralumla or drop into the Deck at Regatta Point, both have great lake views.

Dine with a vineyard view towards Parliament House at the newly extended Pialligo Estate Cafe in Pialligo. Feast overlooking the mysterious Lake George the Lerida Estate Winery. Delicious food matched with cool climate wines awaits at Lambert Vineyards near Bungendore and Shaw Vineyard Estate, Murrumbateman. Other outstanding country restaurants in the wine districts include Grazing at Gundaroo; Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Cafe near Hall where you can try delicious gourmet smoked products; the Lynwood Cafe in Collector and Cafe Schönegg which offers innovative dishes made with fresh regional produce at Country Guesthouse Schönegg.

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It’s the emergence of a diverse range of premium cool climate wine varieties and intimate cellar door experiences that make the Canberra District wineries unique. The range in temperature, vineyard elevations, soil types and the careful influence of the winemaker’s skill and individual character help to shape the refined, unique qualities of the final product. Wine with diversity in variety and style found nowhere else. Wine that is liquid geography.

Diversity of styles Aside from the usual var ieties you’d expect from a premiu m wine growing region, several Canbe rra District winemakers are delive ring quality specialist wine varieti es. Try Mount Majura Vineyard’s Tem pranillo and Graciano, Pialligo Estate ’s Sangiovese, and Greystones Wines ’ PinkIce, a vibrant dessert style ice wine made from Shiraz .

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Most wineries are less than an hour’s drive from the city, making visiting easy. The tranquil rural countryside around the ACT is home to many vineyards and more than 30 boutique cellar doors. The wineries are small and intimate providing an original interactive visitor experience. Visitors are often served by the winemaker providing an opportunity to learn first hand the passion and expertise required to create authentic, hand crafted cool climate wines.

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Pick up a wineries map at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre to find out about opening hours, restaurants in the wine districts and other things to do.

Visit the wineries in the hills of Hall, just 20 minutes from the city centre. Brindabella Hills, Surveyors Hill and Pankhurst Wines all offer breathtaking views of the Brindabella Mountains.

Drive out to Yarrh Wines on the first Sunday of every month for delicious food and wine matching. Enjoy live music and sumptuous wine and food set in stunning bushland (not available July – August)

Explore the Urban Wine Trail, a self-guided touring route that includes Pialligo Estate Wines and Mount Majura Vineyard which also has a cellar showcase exhibition by artists including painting, sculpture, photography and installation.

Enjoy a long lazy lunch at one of the awardwinning restaurants in and around the wineries. Many feature delicious, fresh, regional produce.

Fast facts The district’s vineyards cover a large altitudinal range of 300 to 800 metres, facilitating the ripening of a diverse range of grape varieties and exquisite, award-winning cool climate wines.

Viognier, Shiraz and Riesling The Canberra District is renowned for producing outstanding examples of Viognier, Shiraz and Riesling. The area’s climate and conditions combine to bring out distinctive, unique characteristics in these varieties.

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Viognier is well suited to blending with other varieties to create styles such as Shiraz Viognier. The famous Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is a true icon of the District receiving countless rave reviews across a series of flawless vintages.

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Grab your free Canberra District Wineries Guide from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre for directions and cellar door opening times as well as info on cafes, restaurants, accommodation and tours.

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A pleasant 40-minute drive along the Barton Highway brings you to the picturesque Murrumbateman area, where you can visit more than 10 wineries, admire historic buildings, and try delicious regional produce at Shaw Vineyard Estate and Cafe Schönegg. Ya s s Va lley Vis itor Inf ormatio n Centr e

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Bungendore and Lake George Along the Federal Highway to the north of the city, the Lake George vignerons produce fabulous wines, and there are several award-winning restaurants and great wine bars in and around the historic villages of Gundaroo and Collector, where you can relax and meet the locals. The high altitude wineries around the historic town of Bungendore offer beautiful scenic outlooks, as well as outstanding wines and delicious restaurants.

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Wine festivals and events >

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival, 5–6 April

Fireside Festival, August

Canberra Regional Wine Show, September

Murrumbateman Moving Feast, September – October

Canberra International Riesling Challenge, October

Wine, Roses and all that Jazz, 1–2 November

· Black Mountain Tower

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· National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula

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CAFFE DELLA PIAZZA

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· Gundaroo

GREEN HERRING

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HYATT HOTEL CANBERRA MEZZALIRA OTTOMAN SAGE

Clonakilla Winer

· Yarralumla

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· Barton

· Braddon

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Grazing Purveyors of fine food, wine and coffee

Enthusiastic gourmands must visit Grazing. The award-winning menus feature fresh, seasonal, farm produce, much of it from the restaurant’s own kitchen gardens. Snuggle in by the huge open fires or enjoy a shady seat in the garden and drink in the ambience of the magnificent Royal Hotel. It’s the perfect location to taste an extensive list of exquisite Canberra District wines. OPEN

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Poachers Pantry Spoil your taste buds with a tasting of the Poachers’ range of gourmet smoked meats matched to our Wily Trout wines. Relax and enjoy the sensational combination of food, wine and the countryside at the award-winning Smokehouse Cafe. Acclaimed by both the SMH Good Food Guide 2008 and the Canberra & Capital Region Tourism Awards.

Nestled in the Wamboin hills, 30 minutes from Canberra, Lambert Vineyards has a state of the art winery and stylish cellar door cafe. Enjoy sensational food matched with award-winning wines and extensive views of the surrounding countryside. CELLAR

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Firesides, flavours and friends — the Fireside Festival 2008 will be filled with plenty of fabulous activities.

10am–5pm daily tastings and sales

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Visit this remarkable Glenn Murcutt-designed building with fantastic views over Lake George. Home of multi award-winning wines: Shiraz Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Shiraz and Merlot. Cafe Lerida serves delicious seasonal food and superb espresso coffee. Dine next to the fireplace in winter or in the courtyard in summer. Lerida offers cellar door cafe, Pétanque, function venue, musical events, food and wine festivals, winery tours, walking track and free BBQ.

Regional@CIT is an exciting regional based cooperative retail and wholesale food outlet at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). Regional@CIT offers ready-to-eat meals, desserts and pastries daily, meats, poultry, fish, specialty small goods, award-winning local wines and beverages, organic and eco-friendly products and a wide variety of condiments.

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See the capital by night. Tucked away in the city and surrounding suburbs are many traditional pubs, stylish cocktail lounges, pumping club and bars offering live music, beer gardens and live sport. After dark you can also hit the casino, cinemas and see live performing arts.

City and Braddon Many of Canberra’s best cocktail bars, clubs and pubs can be found around Garema Place and nearby City Walk. Don’t miss spectacular Academy with its glamorous cocktail lounge and big screen light shows, the ever cool Hippo Lounge Bar upstairs in Garema Place, Holy Grail and the Transit Bar underneath Canberra City YHA on Akuna Street. Off City Walk is gay club Cube with its pumping techno music. Binara One, on Binara Street near Casino Canberra, is a stylish cocktail bar. If a pub is more your style head to King O’Malley’s, open seven days, for live music, top food and local entertainment

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(Thursday–Sunday). Not far away, try an award-winning brew from the Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery or stop for an ale at PJ O’Reillys. SEE P 51.

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Cinema Catch a movie in the city at the nine cinema complex Dendy Canberra Centre. Or head to Greater Union, Civic and Manuka, or Hoyts in Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong. The National Film and Sound Archive’s new cinema, Arc, screens a regular program of classic films and in summer watch outdoor movies in Garema Place and in the parks on the lake edge. The Tropfest short film festival takes place in February at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park.

Commonwealth Place

The 1920s Sydney and Melbourne Buildings boast several night spots including Mooseheads, the grungy Phoenix Bar and the Muddle Bar. Make your way along Northbourne Avenue to find Benchmark Wine Bar, Bar 32, Kremlin Bar with its extensive vodka menu, Northbar and ICBM/Meche. In Braddon, find the Knightsbridge Penthouse cocktail lounge and Debacle, a great little bar serving ales, wines and great pizzas.

Indulge! After the theatre, relax with a decadent hot chocolate or ice cream martini at Koko Black in the city, open until 10. 00pm, Thursday to Saturday.

Kingston and Manuka With a young apartment population, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of bars here. Around Green Square in Kingston, find Filthy McFadden’s Irish pub, the Durham Castle Arms, the Holy Grail and Bogarts lounge bar, or cross the street for fine beers at the Belgian Beer Cafe. On Kennedy Street, B Bar boasts great cocktails and DJs, while nightclub Lot 33 starts and ends late. In Franklin Street, Manuka, find Minque with its fashionable crowd and live DJs, Company nightclub and the stylish mellow Julep Lounge where you can enjoy a delectable cocktail degustation. Head to Das Kapital at the Narrabundah shops for a good selection of beers on tap.

Dickson, Lyneham and O’Connor Tucked amongst Dickson’s Chinatown area are two great bars: Trinity, with its endless cocktail menu, and O’Neil’s Irish pub. Just a suburb away in Lyneham is Tilley’s Devine Cafe and Gallery, while popular pub All Bar Nun is at O’Connor shops.

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Enjoy historic and original cocktails and tantalising tapas at the Julep Lounge, Manuka, where you can also enjoy live jazz on alternate Thursdays.

Catch a live band, enjoy the outdoor beer garden and celebrate the biggest annual events, St Patrick’s Day and Mo-vember, at King O’Malley’s Irish Pub in the city.

Dance to the sounds of the 1970s and 1980s at Galaxy Nightclub, Casino Canberra, from 9pm Saturdays.

Celebrate Happy Hour at Old Parliament House every Friday. With live music or DJ’s and reduced drink prices — relax with a BBQ in the courtyard in the warmer months, or indoors with woodfired pizzas throughout winter.

Down a Kamberra Kolsch or Ballyragget Red Ale brewed on the premises at the awardwinning Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery in the city.

Koko Black

Performing arts See the Bell Shakespeare Company, dance or great drama at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra’s premier performing arts venue. Catch locally produced professional theatre at the Street Theatre, Childers Street in the city. Enjoy a firstclass performance at the School of Music, part of the Australian National University.

Gaming Have a flutter at Casino Canberra on Allara Street. The Casino also houses Galaxy Nightclub every Saturday from 9pm. Or drop into one of the many licensed clubs, where you can try your luck on the poker machines.

Kids after dark For great activities for kids after dark, see page 14.

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See our heritage. The Canberra region had a rich Aboriginal and farming heritage long before Australia’s early politicians thought of choosing the area for the new federal capital in the early 1900s. From this time onwards, as its oldest properties were acquired by the government, the area’s rural heritage became intertwined with its history as a purpose-built capital.

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History

National Capital Exhibition

Located on the lands of the Indigenous Ngunnawal people, Canberra’s name is thought to mean ‘meeting place’, derived from the Aboriginal word Kamberra. European settlers first came in the 1830s, and the area was chosen for the federal capital in 1908. Canberra’s special contrast of nature and urban living was planned in 1912 by Walter Burley Griffin, a Chicago architect who won the international design competition to design the capital. The provisional Parliament House was opened in 1927 in what was then a treeless paddock. More information on Canberra’s history at nationalcapital.gov.au

R E G AT TA P O I N T, C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

The National Capital Exhibition beside Lake Burley Griffin tells the story of how Canberra, one of the world’s only modern purpose-built cities, was named, designed and built through an impressive light show, displays and film. Nearby, the Captain Cook Memorial Jet shoots water more than 140 metres into the air, and the National Carillon bell tower on Aspen Island can be heard chiming across the lake. Telephone 1300 554 114 for recital times. Free general admission. SEE P 22.

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St John’s Church and Schoolhouse Museum

Calthorpes’ House

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Not far from the city centre, visit Calthorpes’ House, designed in the Spanish Mission Style and built in 1927. Retaining the original furnishings, household appliances, photos, toys and clothing of its owners, it tells a vivid story of middle class family life in the early days of the federal capital. Don’t miss the World War II bomb shelter in the backyard. Guided tours

Canberra’s oldest church, charming St John’s and its schoolhouse date from the 1840s. Walk through the beautiful gardens, search for some of the oldest headstones in Canberra and experience early rural school life in the schoolhouse. Entry by donation.

Blundells’ Cottage W E N D O U R E E D R I V E , PA R K E S

On the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, drop in to Blundells’ Cottage, one of the only hands-on historic homes in Australia, where you can touch the many period artifacts. Admission charge.

Canberra Museum and Gallery L O N D O N C I R C U I T, C I V I C S Q U A R E , C I T Y C E N T R E

Explore the region’s social history and visual arts with dynamic exhibitions and unique community programs and events. A changing selection of works by renowned Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan is also on display in the permanent collection gallery space. Free general admission. SEE P 23.

Mugga Mugga

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available. Admission charge.

Further afield Canberra is surrounded by historic villages and towns. To the northwest, take a walk through Hall Village, dating from 1882. To the north, visit charming Gundaroo, a typical 19th century village offering the heritage Royal Hotel which was once a stopover for the Cobb & Co mail coaches, a general store/post office, a common, a park and three churches. The main street is mostly preserved in its original character. Picturesque Bungendore to the south-east was founded in 1837 and boasts an historic railway station with a small but eclectic market at weekends, antique stores, and gift shops in the well preserved heritage buildings. South of Canberra, the rural village of Tharwa sits just before Namadgi National Park.

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Visit the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point to learn the story of Canberra from early history, to planning, current day and what it might look like in the future.

Grab a Canberra Tracks information brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and step back in time to well before 1911.

Visit the garden city suburbs of Reid, Ainslie, Forrest and Griffith to see Canberra’s unique architecture and suburb planning.

Visit Canberra during the Celebrate Canberra festival, each March, to celebrate the city’s history, culture and people through events, entertainment, exhibitions and more.

Drive past All Saints Church on Cowper Street, Ainslie. Originally a mortuary railway church outside of Sydney, it was dismantled and re-erected, stone by stone, in Canberra in 1958.

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Little has changed in the past 150 years at this stone cottage on a small rural property 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. With original furnishings and musical instruments from the Curley family who lived here from 1913 to 1995, Mugga Mugga provides a fascinating insight into early rural life of the working class in Canberra. Admission charge.

Lanyon Homestead

Self-drive Canberra Tracks Track 2: The Limestone Plains

T H A RWA D R I V E , T H A RWA

Take a leisurely drive out to one of Australia’s most significant grazing properties. The 1850s homestead, set in superb gardens, is beautifully restored. Lanyon has a significant number of rural buildings demonstrating the home of wealthy landholders, the Cunninghams. Admission charge. SEE P25.

Step back in time to the 1850s over scrumptious morning tea, lunch or dinner (Thursday to Sat urday) in the Lanyon Cafe. Located in the beautiful grounds at Lanyon Ho mestead, Tharwa, it offers views of the roll ing Brindabellas.

You’ll discover a land explored and colonised by convicts and free immigrants before the establishment of Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. The track brings to life this pastoral era with engaging signage at some of Canberra’s most significant historic sites. These include Duntroon Dairy, Blundells’ Cottage, St John’s Church, schoolhouse and graveyard, Government House Lookout, Lanyon Homestead, Calthorpes’ House and Old Parliament House. Grab a Canberra Tracks information brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and step back to a time when this was all part of NSW.

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Events calendar

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Summer

World Youth Day — Journey of the cross and icon

Summernats Car Festival 3–6 January Exhibition Park in Canberra, Federal Highway, Mitchell

Australia’s ultimate car show, Summernats is a spectators’ paradise. Catch show cars, traders’ pavilions, live bands, the Kids Zone, the Miss Summernats competition and much more.

24 February Reconciliation Place to Commonwealth Park

Summer Sounds Concerts 6 January – 4 February Australian National Botanic Gardens

Bring a picnic dinner and relax and enjoy the sounds of summer each Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.

National Futsal Championships 7–11 January Various locations

Corinbank Festival 29 February – 2 March Corin Forest Mountain Resort

Autumn Celebrate Canberra

Witness the culmination of the mountain biking competitive season, featuring disciplines including crosscountry, downhill, four cross, short course and trials.

Australia Day Live 08 25 January Federation Mall, Parliament House

The lawns of Parliament House are the place to be as Australia celebrates, with a major concert boasting some of the hottest names in Australian music and the announcement of the Australian of the Year awards.

Canberra Capital Triathlon Festival 25–27 January Rond Terraces, Commonwealth Park

Three days of multi-sport action, with events for primary school children through to ‘veteran’ triathletes. The event culminates in the Canberra Capital Triathlon, a selection race for the Triathlon World Championships.

Australia Day Celebrations

26 January Various venues

Come and celebrate what’s great about being an Aussie in the nation’s capital. Something for everyone, from bush picnics to live music festivals, to children’s festivals. Don’t miss the fireworks finale and water spectacular on Lake Burley Griffin.

8–16 March Various venues

An annual favourite for cricket lovers, the match welcomes Sri Lanka to Canberra for the first time. Watch them come up against the Prime Minister’s selection of talented young Australian cricketers.

National Multicultural Festival 8–17 February Various venues

Experience the world as Canberra’s multicultural communities showcase their cultures through food and performance.

India vs Sri Lanka 12 February Manuka Oval 17 February Stage 88, Commonwealth Park 22–24 February Exhibition Park in Canberra, Federal Highway, Mitchell

Historic Manuka Oval hosts this Commonwealth Bank Series clash between India and Sri Lanka. Don’t miss a minute of the action as one-day international cricket returns to Canberra for the first time since 1992.

Tropfest Grab a picnic rug and watch live via satellite the 16 finalist films in this annual short film festival.

20—24 March Exhibition Park in Canberra, Federal Highway, Mitchell

Canberra lights up for FM 104.7 Skyfire on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, with a magnificent display of fireworks set to a soundtrack broadcast on FM104.7.

National Folk Festival Come and see a cultural celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, poetry and storytelling staged across the Easter break.

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival 5–6 April Various venues

Celebrate autumn in the vineyards, a beautiful time of year when grapes are harvested and turned into wine. Visit the wineries to see the vineyards at their best, meet the winemaker and enjoy special activities.

Canberra Marathon and Canberra 50km Ultra Marathon 12–13 April Various venues

Run rings around Australia’s politicians in the Canberra Marathon which attracts over 1000 interstate and overseas athletes. Enjoy family funs runs, an expo and great race celebrations.

NOVOTEL Balloon Fiesta Australia 12–20 April Old Parliament House lawns, Parkes

See a stunning array of hot air balloons, many in novelty shapes; launch daily at dawn from the lawns in front of Old Parliament House and float over Canberra’s iconic national attractions.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay 24 April Various venues, Lake Burley Griffin

Light the passion and share the dream as the nation’s capital and the sister city of Beijing hosts the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay. Canberra is the only Australian venue chosen to host it.

Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial

ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show Come along and be entertained, excited and educated by the hundreds of attractions.

Canberra turns 95 and you’re invited to the party! There are events and activities celebrating Canberra, the city, the people and the culture, with a special event on 10 March offering top Australian entertainment and local performers, special children’s entertainment and local food and wine.

FM 104.7 Skyfire 15 March Commonwealth Place, Parkes

Prime Minister’s XI vs Sri Lanka 30 January Manuka Oval

Enjoy music, art and immersion at this environmentally friendly festival. Local, national and international musicians will play roots, reggae, ska, rock, electronica, hip hop, folk, bluegrass, and late night funk!

The pinnacle event on the Australian Futsal calendar, with 140 state and district teams from across Australia and the Solomon Islands competing (from U10s to open men’s and women’s competitions).

MTBA Australian Mountain Bike Championships 24–28 January Stromlo Forest Park

Join in the Mass at St Christopher’s Catholic Cathedral followed by a procession to Reconciliation Place at 12pm where the World Youth Day Cross and Icon will be taken in procession to Commonwealth Park for 1pm then to Anzac Parade to the Australian War Memorial for an event at 3pm.

25 April Australian War Memorial

Take part in the national Anzac Day ceremony, commemorating the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. continued…

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Celebrate being an Australian on the lawns of Parliament House in January as the Australian of the Year awards are announced with a major concert and fun family entertainment.

Browse stunning impressionist artworks at the blockbuster Turner to Monet Exhibition from 14 March to 9 June — exclusively at the National Gallery of Australia.

Sense the atmosphere as thousands gather in silence to commemorate Anzac Day at the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial.

Don’t miss Vivid — National Photography Festival, from 11 July to 12 October, which is the first national display of many rare images at 28 attractions.

Wander around Floriade, Australia’s celebration of spring, from 13 September to 12 October, which is a spectacular floral display with entertainment, kids’ activities and much more.

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National Capital DanceSport Championships

New Year’s in the city

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National Multicultura

National Folk Festiva

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See how we celebrate. Our massive roundabouts will spin you off to these great events. Many of Australia’s national festivals take place in Canberra. From fast cars to folk music and flowers, you’ll find a diverse calendar of festivals and events.

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EVENTS

Australian Science Festival

Spring 7–18 May Various venues 10 May Parliament House

Canberra International Music Festival

Floriade — Lights, Camera, Action!

Come to Canberra in our glorious autumn to share the experience of compelling music making. Listen to brilliant international and Australian artists in venues such as embassies, national attractions and churches.

Floriade, Australia’s celebration of spring, transforms Canberra’s Commonwealth Park into a tapestry of colour every year. Over a million colourful bulbs and annuals bloom on cue, creating a vibrant display unrivalled by any other event of its kind. Enjoy lively entertainment, children’s activities, food and craft.

Parliament House’s 20th anniversary Explore Parliament House on the open day.

Rally of Canberra

10–11 May Various venues

A round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, the Rally sees competitors tackle the forests in a two-day international event. With leading drivers from Australia and overseas, the Rally delivers a thrilling spectacle for motorsport enthusiasts, families and curious first-timers.

13 September – 12 October Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Australian 24hr Mountain Bike Championships

11–12 October Stromlo Forest Park

The world’s largest 24 hour mountain bike race gives riders of all skill levels the chance to participate in a competitive and fun environment. Competitors take on other teams, individuals, the terrain, the clock and themselves to try to complete the most laps in 24 hours.

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Winter

18 October Canberra Nara Park

AFL 22 June Manuka Oval

28–29 June AIS Arena, Bruce

Enjoy the glitz and glamour of Australia’s leading professional and amateur dancers competing in Latin American, Ballroom and New Vogue dance styles. This is two days of dance magic at Australia’s DanceSport Extravaganza.

McDonald’s Kanga Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament 6–11 July Various venues

Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival

Soak up AFL atmosphere as the Melbourne Demons challenge the Sydney Swans.

National Capital DanceSport Championships

More than just a soccer tournament, the Kanga Cup offers activities and entertainment for the whole family when teams from all over Australia compete in this prestigious event.

24–26 October Various venues

1–2 November Various venues

11 July – 12 October Various venues

Celebrate photography’s vital role in Australian life and history through an eclectic mix. See highlights of the national capital’s rich photographic collections through exhibitions, conferences, and events including giant images projected on the Australian War Memorial’s building.

November Various venues

Catch a game of AFL action when the Western Bulldogs come up against the Sydney Swans.

Fireside Festival Weekends in August Canberra and Capital Region

Firesides, flavours and friends mean plenty of fabulous activities. Distinctive venues will create a warming and memorable experience offering authentic cool climate wines matched with gourmet, seasonally inspired contemporary food, music and entertainment.

Australian Science Festival

16–24 August Various venues

A festival that takes science out of the textbooks and makes it exciting, intriguing and fun. Community groups, businesses, industry and government bodies offer a smorgasbord of workshops, talk shops and drama events that explore the wonder of science and technology.

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Round

30–31 August Stromlo Forest Park

Fresh from the Beijing Olympics the world’s best Cross Country mountain bikers will be joined by the top Downhill and Mountain Cross riders for two days of intense competition. Watch out for 2007 World Downhill Champion Sam Hill and other top Australian riders.

For more information on events and exhibitions in Canberra, phone the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre on 1300 554 114 or go to visitcanberra.com.au

Enjoy a celebration of the region’s natural, cultural and historic heritage through open days, art, dance, exhibitions and much more.

Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial 11 November Australian War Memorial

Share a minute’s silence at 11 am to remember the sacrifice of those men and women who have died or suffered in wars and conflicts and all those who have served during the past 100 years.

Summer

AFL 3 August Manuka Oval

Celebrate the art of the grape by visiting capital region wineries. Sample award-winning reds and whites, indulge in gourmet food, relax to live music in the vineyards, take a wine tour and meet Canberra’s passionate vignerons.

Celebrate Heritage Festival

Come to Canberra before the World Youth Day Sydney event. There will be events, activities and experiences to showcase the life, culture, and environment of Australia.

Vivid — National Photography Festival

Test yourself in different categories, from novice races through to the challenging long course event. Don’t miss the National Triathlon Expo for the complete triathlon experience.

Wine, Roses and all that Jazz

Days in the Dioceses week 10-14 July Various venues

See a spectacular display of candles and lanterns in the beautifully landscaped gardens at sunset, and enjoy a mix of Japanese and Australian food, entertainment and activities.

Brindabella Challenge 30 November – 9 December Stromlo Forest Park

Take advantage of the all that the ACT has to offer as ‘Australia’s Cycling Territory’. Participate in, or watch, road cycling, mountain bike and BMX events.

2008 Pacific School Games 30 November – 6 December Various venues 15–16 December Rond Terraces, Commonwealth Park

An international sporting event for primary and secondary school students aged 10 to 19. It is the flagship event of School Sport Australia and covers basketball, diving, hockey, swimming, track and field.

Canberra City Half Ironman Triathlon Australia’s premier long course triathlon attracts around 1000 athletes to Canberra each year.

New Year’s in the City 31 December Garema Place and Civic Square, city

Welcome in 2009 with a giant street party in the heart of the city. See fireworks over City Hill at 9 pm and midnight. Enjoy live, family-friendly entertainment in Civic Square or dance the night away at a dance party in Garema Place. Alcohol-free events.

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Check out Brand Depot for great buys in Canberra. Located on Majura Road, adjacent to Canberra International Airport, you can find all the top fashion and homeware brands at up to 50–70 per cent off retail prices. From mid 2008, EpiCentre will offer 160 shops and 28 bulky goods discount stores in Fyshwick.

Canberra’s city shopping hub, the Canberra Centre, has undergone a $500 million expansion bringing the most contemporary and innovative retail and leisure centre to Canberra. The new look centre offers over 100 new stores, bringing the total to over 300 retail outlets, plus cinemas and an al fresco, streetscape dining and cafe precinct.

Other shopping centres WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN BELCONNEN

Give your feet a rest and grab a bite to eat in one of the many cafes in the shopping districts. Try Cream Cafe and Bar on Bunda Street for great coffee, cakes and meals amongst the city buzz.

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Old Bus Depot Markets

Find interesting boutiques, street fashion, alternative music stores, designer shoes and antique books hidden away in the arcades in City Walk and Garema Place, and in the Canberra Centre.

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Manuka and Kingston

The multi award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets held every Sunday inside the old bus depot are renowned for a mix of handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing, furniture, toys and regional food and wine.

The small 1920s shopping centres of Manuka and Kingston are just a ten-minute walk from each other. Splurge on Australian and international designer labels, beautiful antiques, gourmet food, high quality homewares and exquisite jewellery amongst the cafe-lined streets.

Gorman House Markets

Lonsdale Street, Braddon

Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets

Discover original Canberra designers, stylish Australian fashions, imported designer shoes and unusual handcrafted gifts and homewares amongst an eclectic mix of restaurants, car yards, and hairdressing salons. Lonsdale Street is just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre.

Pialligo Leafy Pialligo, near the airport, offers orchards, Pialligo Estate Wines, cafes, gift stores and Canberra’s famous Bison Homewares, which produces internationally renowned stoneware.

Fyshwick Located just a short drive from the city centre, Fyshwick is the place to go for everything you need for your home. Large homeware and furniture stores are close together as well as house and garden, antiques, motoring and leisure outlets. Nearby, at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, you can shop for fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood.

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Every Saturday, find vintage treasures, second-hand books, jewellery, international foods and much more at Gorman House Markets.

LLS, GOLD CREEK ROAD, NICHO O F F T H E B A RTO N H I G H WAY

Wander through art galleries, gift shops and specialty stores in this heritage village a short drive from the city centre.

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For designer fashions for women browse Soho Dezigns in the city and Momento Dezigns in Manuka.

Shop at Brand Depot located on Majura Road, adjacent to Canberra International Airport.

Find everything from specialist books to original artworks and handcrafted jewellery at the shops at the National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia.

Visit Beaver Galleries in Deakin to see contemporary Australian visual arts and crafts, browse in the shop and dine in the award-winning cafe.

Every weekend on the platform of Bungendore Railway Station, find Bungendore’s Best, a select but delightful range of exquisite craftworks from local artists.

D A L B Y S T R E E T, F Y S H W I C K

Belconnen Fresh Food Markets L AT H L A I N S T R E E T, B E L C O N N E N

Canberra’s two fresh food markets offer delicious delicatessen condiments, fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, Asian grocers and specialty stores selling everything from crocodile and goat meat to fresh pasta. Belconnen: Wednesday to Sunday. Fyshwick: Thursday to Sunday.

Capital Region Farmers Market KURINGAI BUILDING, E X H I B I T I O N PA R K I N C A N B E R R A

Visit the largest regional market in the Southern Tablelands where the fresh produce reflects the exciting seasonal characteristics and diversity of the region. Be tantalised by the array of fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, seafood, cakes, condiments, meats, cheese, and much more. Presented by Rotary every Saturday morning, 8–11am.

Further afield… Gold Creek Village

Ruby and Rogue, Civic

Hall Markets

Bungendore Village

Craftspeople and farmers from all over the region converge on the first Sunday of every month (except January), offering everything from furniture and clothing to pottery, toys and fresh produce.

The thriving village of Bungendore, a pleasant 40-minute drive from Canberra city, offers a surprising mix of delights, including the award-winning Bungendore Wood Works Gallery, bookstores, cafes, a leatherworks and gift shops.

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Taste life in the early 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and sample a beer at the home of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest brewery. Goulburn, located at the southern end of the Tablelands Way is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first inland city and a great place to dine, with modern cafes and an extensive list of cultural events. Along the way youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover the home of the ancient Wollemi Pine, savour the fine wines of Mudgee, learn of the footsteps of Charles Darwin, or mountain bike through the wilderness and canyons of Kanangra Boyd, to name a few. To find out more about Goulburn or the Tablelands Way, call the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre on 1800 353 646, or simply explore www.igoulburn.com or www.tablelandsway.com.au

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find history is just a hops, skip and a jump away. Old Goulburn Brewery

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See yourself exploring the region. Canberra is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. The region offers historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. So allow enough time to linger longer and enjoy all the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital has to offer.

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Adaminaby — fishing Mecca

The Murray River is the perfect spot to find a legendary Murray Cod from the October long weekend until June.

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See yourself in the Snowy Mountains. A two and a half hour scenic drive from Canberra takes you to the Snowy Mountains, where you can find beautiful alpine flowers, top ski resorts, wild brumbies, glacial lakes, fishing, trekking, horseriding and much more, including Australia’s highest point Mount Kosciuszko. 64

Trout fishing in the lakes and rivers Guides will take you to the best fishing spots as mountain lakes and streams are stocked with trout. Lakes Jindabyne, Eucumbene, Talbingo and Blowering Dam are open year round. The Murray River is the perfect spot to find a legendary Murray Cod from the October long weekend until June.

Ski resorts Perisher Blue, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass and Selwyn Snowfields offer lots of fun in the snow, from skiing and snowboarding to snow shoeing and tubing. In summer, Thredbo offers chairlift rides, golfing, bushwalking and bobsledding.

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Kosciuszko National Park One of the world’s great national parks, Kosciuszko boasts unique alpine and subalpine plant species, historic mountain huts, great bushwalks, the highest lakes in Australia, and it is the largest National Park in NSW. Travel to the top of Mount Kosciuszko for spectacular views. At 2229 metres, it is the highest mountain on mainland Australia and one of the world’s famous ‘seven summits’.

Kosciuszko Alpine Guided Walks Experience the beauty and solitude of the Kosciuszko National Park with one or two day guided treks featuring fully catered, in-field, star-covered, overnight campsites. Enjoy the luxury of local guides sharing knowledge without the hassle of carrying equipment. Discover pristine glacial lakes in remote areas of the Kosciuszko National Park.

Snowy Hydro, Cooma There are 16 major dams and seven power stations, linked by 225 kilometres of pipes and tunnels that reflect Australia’s most ambitious engineering project, providing water flows into agricultural areas and generating renewable energy. Go to out the Snowy Hydro visitor information centre to see historical footage and great interactive displays for the kids.

Snowy Mountains horseriding Take a guided trek through the picturesque and challenging countryside of The Man from Snowy River, lasting from two hours to two days or more.

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Thredbo Valley Distillery Wild Brumby Schnapps A L P I N E WAY, J I N D A B Y N E

Enjoy a purely Australian schnapps made from Australian fruits grown locally in the south west slopes of New South Wales. Visit the distillery, cellar door, art gallery and surrounding native gardens.

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

Events >

Australian Speed and Marathon Championships, Lake Jindabyne, January

Annual Numeralla Folk Festival, Numeralla, Australia Day weekend, January

In spring, white water rafting enthusiasts are drawn to the fast flowing streams of the Upper Murray River. With lots of rapid action and the option of overnight camping by the river, a massive adventure awaits you. Best time to raft is August to December.

Thredbo Blues Festival January/February at Thredbo

Tumbafest, Tumbarumba, February

Falling Leaf Festival, Tumut, April

Tumbarumba and Batlow

Jazz Festival, Thredbo Village, first weekend of May

Celebration of Motorcycles, Bombala, September

Perisher Blue Spring Carnival, Perisher, September

Snowy River Regional Food Festival, Dalgety, October

Snowy Ride, across the Snowy Mountains region, November

The Sundowner Cup Cooma Race Day, Cooma Race Course, December

Whitewater rafting on the Upper Murray River

Situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, the area of Tumbarumba is quickly establishing itself as a superb cool climate winemaking region, with several cellar doors open to the public. Nearby Batlow is famous for its fresh fruits. From January take the 12km Henry Angel Trackhead walk part of the famous 1024 Hume and Hovell Track (440 km track between Yass and Albury). Camping is available and is one of the region’s highlights.

Tumut and Adelong Tumut is the perfect base for exploring the region’s great touring routes and to visit the region’s largest trout farm, Blowering Dam. Adelong, with the famous Adelong Falls and rich gold-mining past, is an ideal spot to have a leisurely picnic or to explore the unique surrounding area.

For more information on the Snowy Mountains contact 1800 636 525 or visit snowymountains.com.au

Yarrangobilly Caves View stunning frozen waterfalls, columns and underground pools, the Glory Arch entrance to the limestone caves and the nearby thermal pool.

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See yourself in Capital Country. The Capital Country region surrounding the ACT offers world-class arts and crafts, historic towns and villages, spectacular manicured gardens, stunning nature and gourmet delights no more than an hour and a half’s drive from Canberra.

Crisp Galleries ‘ G A P R A N G E ’ , H U M E H I G H WAY, B O W N I N G

Crisp Galleries on the Hume Highway near Bowning retails work by world-renowned glass artist Peter Crisp, as well as antiques and gifts. Wander in the lavender gardens, see sculptures and wonderful views.

Bradman Museum S T J U D E S T R E E T, B O W R A L

Home to the world’s greatest collection of Bradman memorabilia, as well as an exhibition of ten people who have become legends of sport.

Visit the Bradman Museum in Bowral, where Sir Donald Bradman grew up, and see the oval where his ashes were scattered in 2001.

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Southern Highlands

JDs Jam Factory GRENFELL ROAD, YOUNG

Indulge in Young maid’s jams, sauces and pickles made with the finest quality cherries, plums and nectarines direct from the farm.

Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Cafe

Southern Highlands

N A N I M A R O A D , O F F T H E B A RTO N H I G H WAY N E A R H A L L

Tulip Time, Bowral

The award-winning Poachers Pantry offers a wonderful rural venue. Sample sensational smoked meats and poultry while enjoying the Wily Trout wines.

Braidwood K I N G S H I G H WAY

Braidwood is the first town to be listed on the NSW State Heritage register. This historic town offers beautiful churches, old-time pubs, galleries, craft and antique stores in sensitively restored old buildings.

Fitzroy Falls and Morton National Park M O S S VA L E – N O W R A R O A D , F I T Z R O Y FA L L S

Magnificent views of rainforests, valleys and waterfalls, and an elevated timber boardwalk to stunning waterfalls.

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The perfect place to watch pumping motor sports, including cars, bikes, historic cars, superkarts, sprint karts, open wheelers and street cars.

Old Goulburn Brewery

Bungendore Wood Works Gallery

Take either a guided or self-guided tour and sample traditionally brewed ales at the oldest working industrial complex in Australia which was designed by famous colonial architect Francis Greenway.

K I N G S H I G H WAY, B U N G E N D O R E

A multi award-winning gallery specialising in Australian wood art, giftware, sculpture and contemporary furniture by the country’s foremost designers and makers in wood.

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CAPITAL COUNTRY

Events >

Bungendore Country Muster, Bungendore, 31 January – 3 February

Australian Blues Music Festival, Goulburn, 7–10 February

Crookwell Country Festival, 1 March

Brigadoon Highland Gathering, Bundanoon, 5 April

Collector Pumpkin Festival, Collector, 4 May

Lighthorse Festival, Harden, August

Tulip Time Festival, Bowral, 25 September – 8 October

Irish Woolfest, Boorowa, 5 October

Murrumbateman Field Days, 18–19 October

Queanbeyan In Bloom, September–October

National Cherry Festival, Young, November/December

Yass Valley Festival, Yass, 15 November

Airing of the Quilts, Braidwood, 22–23 November

BUNGONIA ROAD, GOULBURN

Wee Jasper V I A YA S S ,

Once home to Andrew ‘Banjo’ Patterson and set in a beautiful valley, Wee Jasper has some of the best fishing streams in Australia and 400 million year old rock formations.

Wombeyan Caves W O M B E YA N C AV E S R O A D , V I A TA R A L G A

Hidden in the Southern Highlands, Wombeyan Caves is the perfect escape — bushwalks, waterfalls, dramatic limestone gorge and stunning formations.

For more information on Capital Country contact 1800 353 646 or visit www.capitalcountry.com.au

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Australian History In Abundance Ancient Caves

World Class Artisans

Heritage Buildings Hamlets & Villages Only 45 minutes from Canberra Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre - Phone Tollfree

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Half way between Canberra and the South Coast along the Kings Highway, you reach Braidwood, where the past and present are interwoven and enrich each other. Beautiful churches, old time pubs, restaurants, cafes, galleries, craft and antique shops operate in picturesque restored old buildings, which have served the town since the gold rush days.

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Take a leisurely walk along the coastline.

Jervis Bay

See yourself on the South Coast. The unspoilt coastlines of the South Coast are just two hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive from Canberra and offer lots of things to do and see.

Merimbula Marina MERIMBULA

Merimbula Marina offers a large range of fishing charters, a Bay/Dolphin Cruise and whale watching on the beautiful Sapphire Coast.

Wheelers Oyster Farm and Restaurant A RT H U R K A I N E D R I V E , M E R I M B U L A

Discover the complete oyster story on a tour of a state of the art oyster factory, and taste the world famous Merimbula oysters fresh from the farm.

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Kangaroo Valley Safaris 2 2 1 0 M O S S VA L E R O A D , K A N G A R O O VA L L E Y

Take a self-guided canoe or kayak safari in the Kangaroo Valley, which offers over 80 kilometres of river suitable for all types of canoeing. Kangaroo Valley Safaris also offer guided bushwalks and bicycle tours.

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Coolangatta Estate Mogo Zoo 2 2 2 TO M A K I N R O A D , M O G O

See everything from an African lion, a snow leopard or a Bengal tiger to giraffes, alligators, iguanas and pythons. Facilities include barbecue and picnic areas, the ‘Wild Things’ Gift Shop and the Springbok Cafe. Feeding times at 10.30 am and 1.30 pm.

1 3 3 5 B O L O N G R O A D , S H O A L H AV E N H E A D S

Nestled on the foothills of Coolangatta Mountain overlooking the ocean and river at Shoalhaven Heads, Coolangatta Estate offers a winery cellar door, a nine hole golf course, tennis court and a croquet and lawn bowls green.

Old Mogo Town Pioneer Village

Bo oderee National Park

SOUTH COAST

Events >

Nelligen Challenge Canoe and Kayak Race, 23 February

Ulladulla Summer Games, Ulladulla, Mollymook and Milton, February – March

Bermagui Seaside Fair, second weekend in March

Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet celebrations, Easter Sunday

White Sands Carnival, Huskisson, Easter

Shoalhaven Coast Wine Festival, June long weekend

The Sussex Inlet Family Fishing Carnival, July

Great Southern Blues and Rockabilly Festival Narooma, October long weekend

Moruya Jazz Festival, third weekend in October

Merimbula Country Music Festival by the Sea, last weekend in October

Eden Whale Festival, early November

J A M E S S T R E E T, M O G O

Experience the 1850s Gold Rush and learn about Australia’s ‘bloodiest’ bushrangers, the Clarke Gang. See the working stamp battery, explore the gold mine, exhibition buildings and workshops, and pan for your own gold. A cafe and picnic and barbecue areas are available.

Dolphin Explorer Cruises and Dolphin Watch Cruises O W E N S T R E E T, H U S K I S S O N ,

Go dolphin and whale watching and see the pristine natural beauty of Jervis Bay, where about 60 bottlenose dolphins spend much of their time. The boats have video monitors and a hydrophone to listen to dolphins and whales as they communicate with each other.

South Coast

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Take a cruise on the scenic Wagonga Inlet aboard the 100 year-old Wagonga Princess with skipper Charlie Bettini who, like his father and grandfather, has lived on the inlet all his life and provides an entertaining insight into past and present life around this beautiful part of the south coast.

Jer vis Bay Kayak Co. S H O P 7 B , C A M P B E L L C O U RT, V I N C E N T I A

Choose from a variety of different kayaking excursions to experience Jervis Bay’s outstanding scenic, natural and cultural heritage and some of Australia’s cleanest waterways and whitest sands.

For more information on the South Coast contact 1800 802 528 or visit naturecoast-tourism.com.au

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The Canberra region offers a warm welcome with a huge choice of accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets. The region also has a number of exciting packages on offer throughout the year. STYLES OF ACCOMMODATION

Hotels

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Budget · Caravan and camping · Backpackers · Self-contained apartments · Resorts · Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay · Hotels · Motels For a great range of packages, hot accommodation deals, or to book accommodation in this guide go online to visitcanberra.com.au or call Canberra Getaways on 1300 733 228 Monday to Friday.

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Kingston Terrace 16 Eyre ST Kingston

1800 655 754 csa@kingstonterrace.com.au www.kingstonterrace.com.au

Kingston Court 4 Tench St Kingston

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Two properties… ample choice T H E PA R K L A N D S A PA RT M E N T H O T E L · B E L C O N N E N P R E M I E R I N N

The Parklands Apartment Hotel ADDRESS

6 Hawdon Place, Dickson ACT 2602

Belconnen Premier Inn ADDRESS

110 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617

PHONE

02 6262 7000

PHONE

02 6253 3633

FAX

02 6262 6000

FAX

02 6253 3688

FREECALL

1800 727 501

FREECALL

1800 672 076

EMAIL WEB

reservations@theparklands.com.au www.theparklands.com.au

EMAIL WEB

reservations@belconnenpremierinn.com www.belconnenpremierinn.com

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stay The Canberra region offers a warm welcome with a huge choice of accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets. The region also has a number of exciting packages on offer throughout the year. For the best advice on accommodation bookings and packages go to visitcanberra.com.au or call Canberra Getaways on 1300 733 228 Monday to Friday. A full range of Canberra accommodation options appears on pages 77â&#x20AC;&#x201C;83.

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Book your CANBERRA CITY YHA

CAPITAL EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS

7 Akuna St, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6248 9155

108 Northbourne Ave, CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601 PH 02 6243 8333 or 1800 026 129

BACKPACKER

Canberra City YHA is located in the heart of Canberra City, only minutes walk to restaurants, shopping and attractions. It offers a range of accommodation including multi-share through to private rooms with ensuites. Groups welcome.

HOTEL

All rooms are fully self-contained, with kitchenette facilities to make your stay easier. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the hotel’s prompt and friendly room service, or enjoy a meal alfresco in the hotel courtyard overlooking the stately pines of Haig Park.

Pool, spa, sauna and roof top BBQ

Located 2 blocks north of CBD

Cafe and licensed bar

24 hour reception

AHA winning ‘The Haig’ Italian Restaurant

Check-in open 24 hours

ROOM TYPES

Dormitory · Double ensuite

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CAPITAL TOWER APARTMENTS CANBERRA

CROWNE PLAZA CANBERRA

NOVOTEL CANBERRA

2 Marcus Clarke St, CANBERRA ACT 2600 PH 02 6276 3444 or 1800 676 241

1 Binara St, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6247 8999 or 13 83 88

65 Northbourne Ave, CANBERRA ACT 2600 PH 02 6245 5000 or 1300 656 565

APARTMENT

Enjoy the premier location on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin. Large self-contained serviced apartments 500m to Canberra CBD. The perfect location for business or pleasure in the nation’s capital.

HOTEL

Crowne Plaza Canberra is the largest hotel in the region, boasting 295 newly refurbished rooms. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the nation’s capital, within minutes’ walk of the CBD, Canberra’s main shopping fair, and national attractions.

HOTEL

Respected as one of Canberra’s finest hotels, Novotel Canberra is conveniently situated in the heart of the business, retail and entertainment centre. The hotel boasts 197 wellappointed rooms with indoor heated pool, gym, spa, sauna, business centre and so much more.

Centrally located close to shops and CBD

Pool, gymnasium, spa, sauna, squash and tennis courts

Redsalt restaurant, Atrium lounge, Binara one lounge bar

Centrally located within walking distance of CBD and attractions

Opposite Lake Burley Griffin with magnificent views

Serani Health Spa, Glebe Park Health Club with sauna and outdoor pool

24 hour room service and reception

Blue Dish Restaurant, Tonic Lounge Bar and leisure facilities

ROOM TYPES

One bedroom · Three bedroom Two bedroom (city or lake)

ROOM TYPES

Broadband in guest rooms, in-house movies and 24 hour room service

Superior city view · Deluxe park view · King park view · Suite

ROOM TYPES

Standard room · Studio suite · Jolimont suite

Book online or call Canberra Getaways 1300 733 228

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QUALITY SUITES CLIFTON ON NORTHBOURNE

SAVILLE PARK SUITES

THE MARQUE HOTEL CANBERRA

100 Northbourne Avenue, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6262 6266

84 Northbourne Ave, CANBERRA ACT 2612 PH 02 6243 2500 or 1800 630 588

102 Northbourne Ave, BRADDON ACT 2601 PH: 02 6249 1411 or 1800 088 888

Winner of 2007 AHA Awards for Excellence Best Suites Apartment Hotel. Large modern apartments located 5 minutes walk from the heart of the Canberra city and close to all of Canberra’s attractions. Outdoor pool, gym facilities and broadband internet available for all guests. 3

Free underground parking for all guests

Breeze licensed restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

24 hour room service and reception

ROOM TYPES

One bedroom apartment · Two bedroom apartment · Two bedroom apartment with ensuite

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Perfectly located in the CBD with shopping and nightlife at your fingertips, Saville Park Suites offers apartment style living with the facilities of a 4.5 star hotel. Select from a hotel room or a one or two bedroom apartment. Dine in Zipp Restaurant Bar or take advantage of 24 hour room service. 3

Fully self-contained apartments

Indoor heated pool, sauna, gym

24 hour room service and reception

ROOM TYPES

Hotel room · One bedroom · Two bedroom

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1300 554 114

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The Marque Hotel Canberra is ideally located just a short walk from the city centre and minutes to iconic attractions, entertainment and shopping. The hotel features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and exercise room. 3

Restaurant, bar and in-room dining

Complimentary movie channels, FOXTEL and car parking

Great escape accommodation packages available

Deluxe · Deluxe poolside · King spa rooms · Loft suites

ROOM TYPES

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WALDORF APARTMENT HOTEL

DIAMANT HOTEL

2 Akuna St, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6229 1234 or 1800 188 388

15 Edinburgh Avenue, CANBERRA ACT 2601 diamant.com.au

OPENING EARLY 2008

APARTMENT/HOTEL

Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

HOTEL

APARTMENT/HOTEL

APARTMENT

The vibrant Waldorf Apartment Hotel offers 4.5 star accommodation with all of the comfort and convenience of a fully serviced apartment. Style, sophistication and service, close to the Convention Centre, Casino and in the heart of Canberra’s CBD. 3

Pool, spa, sauna and 24 hour reception

Restaurant, bar and room service

Gym, tennis court, BBQ

ROOM TYPES

Studio · One bedroom · Two bedroom

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL

A spectacular 80 room luxury boutique hotel by Lake Burley Griffin and located within the original Hotel Acton building. This historic heritage-listed site will be transformed into the NewActon Pavilion incorporating the Diamant Hotel and creating Canberra’s first luxury boutique hotel. 3

Stunning interiors, breathtaking hospitality

Restaurant and bar, day spa, gym, 24 hour concierge

Business centre, conference rooms, undercover secure parking

ROOM TYPES

Deluxe · Premium · Suite

Book online or call Canberra Getaways 1300 733 228 78

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HYATT HOTEL CANBERRA

THE BRASSEY OF CANBERRA

BENTLEY SUITES DOMA HOTELS

Commonwealth Ave, YARRALUMLA ACT 2600 PH 02 6270 1234 or 13 12 34

Belmore Gardens and Macquarie Street, BARTON ACT 2600 · PH 02 6273 3677 or 1800 659 191

Corner of Canberra Ave and Dominion Cct, FORREST ACT 2603 · PH 02 6124 0000 or 02 6163 1888

HOTEL

Heritage listed and classified by the National Trust as an historic treasure, this gracious hotel distils yesterday’s charm with five star luxury. Conveniently located within the diplomatic triangle. Spacious rooms with large marble bathrooms and in-room internet access.

Canberra’s only heritage listed four star boutique hotel (est.1927). Set on two and half acres on the fringe of the Parliamentary triangle it offers two styles of accommodation, Garden Court or Heritage featuring 1920s decor. Walking distance to Parliament House, National Library, National Gallery, Questacon and The High Court. 3

Free external parking

Traditional afternoon tea served daily

Health and fitness facilities, bike hire

ROOM TYPES

Park room · Club room · Diplomatic suite

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APARTMENT

HOTEL

ROOM TYPES

Central heating, air conditioning and a workstation with broadband in all rooms

Located on the footsteps of Parliament House, Bentley Suites is walking distance to the lively precinct of Manuka, filled with chic cafes, fashionable bars and stylish boutiques. All suites are fully self-contained with kitchen and laundry and serviced daily and offer complimentary undercover car parking. 3

Barton restaurant or the Garden Bar for a relaxed drink or dinner

Full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer

Seven conference rooms catering for small groups up to 160 in the Barton Ballroom

In-house gymnasium, pool and barbecue area

European pillows and doonas on all beds

ROOM TYPES

Heritage room · Standard room

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One bedroom suite · Two bedroom suite

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FORREST HOTEL AND APARTMENTS

MANUKA PARK SERVICED APARTMENTS

Cnr Canberra Ave and Hely St, GRIFFITH ACT 2603 PH 02 6295 2277 or 1800 026 367

30 National Cct, FORREST ACT 2603 PH 02 6295 3433 or 1800 676 372

Cnr Manuka Circle and Oxley St, MANUKA ACT 2603 PH 02 6239 0000 or 1800 688 227

HOTEL

One of Canberra’s finest boutique hotels set around a delightful atrium and conveniently located near all major attractions. Hotel suitable for both leisure and business travellers. 3

Centrally located with free undercover parking

Superb restaurant in the hotel

Gymnasium, pool and sauna

ROOM TYPES

Standard · Deluxe · Spa

APARTMENT

MOTEL/APARTMENT

Forrest Hotel and Apartments is family owned and operated. It’s the closest accommodation to Parliament House and overlooks a beautiful parkland setting. Manuka’s cosmopolitan cafes are only a five minute walk.

Enjoy the tranquillity of being surrounded by gorgeous gardens, the beautiful Telopea Park and the view from your private balcony. Featuring newly renovated one and two bedroom serviced apartments with fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms and laundry.

Family run, boutique hotel and apartments, broadband in all rooms

Set amongst beautifully landscaped garden and pool

Located close to attractions and shops

Minutes to restaurants, shops and major attractions

Restaurant and bar overlooking parkland

FOXTEL in rooms

ROOM TYPES

Standard · Family suite · One bedroom · Two bedroom

ROOM TYPES

One bedroom · Two bedroom

Book online or call Canberra Getaways 1300 733 228

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ACCOMMODATION

PINNACLE APARTMENTS DOMA HOTELS

BEST WESTERN TALL TREES

PAVILION ON NORTHBOURNE

11 Ovens St, KINGSTON ACT 2604 PH 02 6239 9799 or 02 6163 1888

21 Stephen St, AINSLIE ACT 2602 PH 02 6247 9200

242 Northbourne Avenue, DICKSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6247 6888 or 1800 828 000

APARTMENT

Pinnacle Apartments offers spacious fully serviced self-contained apartments located within walking distance of restaurants, cafes and bars. All apartments fully self-contained with kitchen and laundry and have balconies and provide guests access to the in-house gymnasium, pool and barbecue area. 3

Full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer

Complimentary undercover car parking

Canberra’s only four bedroom apartments

ROOM TYPES

Two bedroom · Three bedroom · Four bedroom

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MOTEL

Tall Trees Motel is only 3 km from the heart of the city and set on 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens. Enjoy 4 star accommodation in quiet surrounds, within easy reach of major attractions and a large selection of restaurants in Dickson. 3

FOXTEL AND Fox Sports 1 and 2

Latest release digital movies

Internet access

ROOM TYPES

Complimentary off street parking for all guests

Atrium licensed bar and restaurant

Outdoor pool and gym facilities.

ROOM TYPES

Standard · Business · Executive

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Discover the unique three storey garden atrium setting at Pavilion on Northbourne. Ideally located just two minutes drive from Canberra’s CBD and 10 minutes to Canberra’s national attractions. Over 150 studio rooms and apartments in one of Canberra’s premier dining and entertainment districts.

Studio double/twin rooms · One bedroom suites · Self-contained apartments

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QUALITY HOTEL DICKSON

CANBERRA REX HOTEL

BELCONNEN WAY MOTEL AND SERVICED APARTMENTS

Cnr Badham and Cape Sts, DICKSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6247 4744 or 1800 658 262

150 Northbourne Ave, BRADDON ACT 2612 PH 02 6248 5311 or 1800 026 103

Cnr Belconnen Way and Springvale Dr, BELCONNEN ACT 2617 PH 1800 559 944

HOTEL

Quality Hotel Dickson will spoil you for choice, located amongst several of Canberra’s leading restaurants, our large spacious rooms will accommodate you in absolute comfort.

One of Canberra’s traditional hotels, centrally located to the heart of the city offering accommodation suited to all travellers. The Rex is your home away from home and is full of tradition and nostalgia.

Large spacious rooms

Adjacent to restaurant district and licensed club. Close to attractions

Licensed restaurant and bar

Indoor heated pool and sauna, free in-house movies

Microwaves available

ROOM TYPES

Standard

ROOM TYPES

Family rooms available

Standard · Family suites

MOTEL

Located in the heart of Canberra’s north, next to licensed club with poker machines and bistro, only minutes to AIS, Canberra Stadium, undercover olympic and kids’ swirl pool, Calvary Hospital, shopping centre and various restaurants. Stay with us for excellent service and a peaceful sleep! 3

Free FOXTEL television and wireless broadband in the lobby

Complimentary undercover and off-street parking

24 hour reception

ROOM TYPES

Motel style rooms · Serviced apartments

Book online or call Canberra Getaways 1300 733 228 80

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CANBERRA CAROTEL

HOTEL FORMULE 1 CANBERRA

QUALITY HOTEL WODEN

Federal Highway, WATSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6241 1377

Cnr Federal Hwy & Antill St, WATSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6253 9020

Cnr Melrose Dr and Launceston St, PHILLIP ACT 2602 PH 02 6281 7733

HOTEL

MOTEL

Quiet country setting, 22 acres, just minutes north of the city. Friendly staff catering for individual, group and holiday makers. Close to all major attractions and shopping centres.

Located on the Federal Highway leading into Canberra, only a 5-minute drive from the city centre, and many national attractions. Rooms feature a queen size bed and single bunk, air-conditioning, TV with digital pay movies, alarm clock and private ensuite. Internet facilities onsite.

107 rooms including tourist/camping sites

Swimming pool, licensed shop, BBQ and laundry facilities

Private ensuite with shower and toilet

Function hall/camp shed – group catering or self catering

24 hour check in service available upon notification

Light continental breakfast available for only $6

ROOM TYPES

Motel · Self-contained units · Bunkhouses · Cabins

ROOM TYPES

Enjoy a fantastic selection of modern and spacious accommodation at one of Canberra’s finest four star hotels. 3

Ideally located next to shops and restaurants, adjacent to Club facilities

Spacious well appointed rooms

Undercover security parking

ROOM TYPES

Standard rooms

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COUNTRY GUESTHOUSE SCHÖNEGG

QUALITY RESORT HORIZONS SNOWY MOUNTAINS

REDBROW GARDEN

381 Hillview Drive, MURRUMBATEMAN NSW 2582 PH 02 6227 0344 or 0408 673 494

Kosciuszko Road, JINDABYNE NSW 2627 PH 02 6456 2562 or 1800 245 141

1143 Nanima Road via Hall ACT 2582 PH 02 6226 8166 · redbrowgarden.com.au

RESORT

BED & BREAKFAST

Country tranquillity, culinary bliss, modern elegance. Contemporary, purpose-built stylish guesthouse on eight rural hectares. Multiple tourism award winners since 2004. Enjoy air-conditioning, double spa ensuites, spacious guest lounge and licensed restaurant. Schönegg offers fully accessible accommodation.

The premier High Country resort of the Snowy Mountains is on the foreshore of beautiful Lake Jindabyne. Close to boutique shopping, town facilities and adjacent to the lakeside cycle track. All rooms have private balconies with lake and mountain views.

A Bed & Breakfast and selfcontained guesthouse that is a unique, multi awardwinning rural getaway located amidst great wineries and gourmet eateries. Lakeside rooms set in large rural garden oasis located in scenic undulating countryside only 20 minutes to Canberra.

3 30 minutes from Canberra in the heart of the cool climate wine district

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Fully self-contained suites; Austar, movies

Queen and king-size beds

3 Dinner, bed and breakfast packages are our specialty

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Indoor pool, tennis, gym, tour desk

Jacuzzi

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Restaurants, beautician, masseuse, solarium, ski-shop, internet

Farm produce

Relaxing wildlife sanctuary

BED AND BREAKFAST

3 Our spa suites are perfect for your romantic getaway

ROOM TYPES

Family room · Spa suite · Fully accessible

ROOM TYPES

Studio · Deluxe studio · Executive

ROOM TYPES

Deluxe ensuite · Disabled access

Book online or call Canberra Getaways 1300 733 228

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in Canberra and the region The list below provides an overview of the accommodation options available, their style and price range. All of the rates listed below are intended to give an indication of price range only and may vary throughout the year. Prices should be confirmed with individual properties at the time of booking. For more information or to book your holiday accommodation go online to visitcanberra.com.au or call Canberra Getaways on 1300 733 228 (Monday to Friday). OFFICIAL STAR RATINGS

SELF RATING

This guide uses AAA Tourism star ratings to provide an indication of accommodation styles across Canberra and the region. Please note that properties not registered with AAA Tourism do not have star ratings. More information on this star rating system at aaatourism.com.au

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HOTEL AND MOTEL ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

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Cnr Federal Highway & Antill St Watson ACT 2602

02 6253 9020

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from $50

Crestwood Gardens Motor Inn

39 Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah ACT 2604

02 6295 2099

from $75

Garden City Motel

Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah ACT 2604

02 6295 3322

from $75

Hotel Heritage

203 Goyder St Narrabundah ACT 2604

02 6295 2944 or 1800 026 346

from $75

Red Cedars

Cnr Stirling Ave & Aspinal St Watson ACT 2602

02 6241 1888

from $75

Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort

Federal Highway Sutton ACT 2620

02 6241 6033 or 1800 651 543

from $75

University House

Cnr Balmain Cres & Liversidge St ANU ACT 2601

02 6125 5211 or 1800 814 864

from $75

Belconnen Way Motel and Serviced Apartments

Cnr Belconnen Way & Springvale Dr Hawker ACT 2614

02 6254 2222 or 1800 559 944

from $100

Best Western Tall Trees Motel

21 Stephen St Ainslie ACT 2602

02 6247 9200

from $100

Canberra Rex Hotel

150 Northbourne Ave Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6248 5311 or 1800 026 103

from $100

Forrest Hotel & Apartments

30 National Ct Forrest ACT 2603

02 6295 3433 or 1800 676 372

from $100

Gold Creek Motel (Tourist Resort)

Gold Creek Village Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon Pl Nicholls ACT 2913

02 6241 3000

from $100

Olims Hotel Canberra

Cnr Ainslie & Limestone Ave Braddon ACT 2612

02 6243 0000

from $100

Pavilion on Northbourne

242 Northbourne Ave Dickson ACT 2602

02 6247 6888 or 1800 828 000

from $100

Statesman Hotel Motel

Cnr Strangway & Theodore Sts Curtin ACT 2605

02 6281 1777

from $100

Telopea Inn on the Park

16 NSW Cres Forrest ACT 2603

02 6295 3722 or 1800 063 295

from $100

The Brassey Hotel

Belmore Gardens Barton ACT 2600

02 6273 3766 or 1800 659 191

from $100

Yowani Country Club

Northbourne Ave Lyneham ACT 2602

02 6241 3377

from $100

Belconnen Premier Inn

110 Benjamin Way Belconnen ACT 2617

02 6253 3633 or 1800 672 076

from $125

Best Western Motel Monaro

27 Dawes St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6295 2111 or 13 17 79

from $125

Country Comfort Greenway

46 Rowland Rees Cres Greenway ACT 2900

02 6293 3666 or 1300 650 464

from $125

Embassy Motel

Cnr Adelaide Ave & Hopetoun Ct Deakin ACT 2600

02 6162 7200 or 1800 659 950

from $125

Quality Hotel Dickson

Cnr Cape & Badham Sts Dickson ACT 2602

02 6247 4744 or 1800 658 262

from $125

Quality Hotel Woden

Cnr Melrose Dr & Launceston St Phillip ACT 2606

02 6281 7733 or 1800 800 891

from $125

The Marque Hotel Canberra

102 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT 2612

02 6249 1411 or 1800 088 888

from $125

Waldorf Apartment Hotel

2 Akuna St Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6229 1234 or 1800 188 388

from $125

Crowne Plaza Canberra

1 Binara St Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6247 8999 or 13 83 88

from $150

Diplomat Hotel

Canberra Ave & Hely St Griffith ACT 2603

02 6295 2277 or 1800 026 367

from $150

Goolabri Country Resort

202 Goolabri Drive Sutton Park Sutton 2620

02 6230 3294

from $150

Hotel Kurrajong

National Ct Barton ACT 2600

02 6234 4444

from $150

Novotel Canberra

65 Northbourne Ave Canberra city ACT 2600

02 6245 5000 or 1300 656 565

from $150

Rydges Lakeside Canberra

London Ct Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6247 6244 or 1800 026 169

from $150

Saville Park Suites

84 Northbourne Ave Canberra city ACT 2612

02 6243 2500 or 1800 630 588

from $150

Diamant Hotel

15 Edinburgh Ave Canberra city ACT 2601 diamant.com.au

opening March 2008

from $200

Hotel Realm

18 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600

02 6163 1800

from $200

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Commonwealth Ave Yarralumla ACT 2600

02 6270 1234 or 13 12 34

from $200

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APARTMENTS AND SELF-CONTAINED ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

Best Western Sundown Village Motel

NAME

Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah ACT 2604

02 6239 0333

Capital Executive Apartments

108 Northbourne Ave & Cnr Girrahween St Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6243 8333 or 1800 026 129

from $125

Capital Tower Apartments

2 Marcus Clarke St Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6276 3444 or 1800 224 584

from $125

Argyle Executive Apartments

144/33 Cnr Currong & Boolee Sts Reid ACT 2612

02 6275 0800 or 0438 159 546

from $150

Bentley Suites

Cnr Canberra Ave & Dominion Ct Forrest ACT 2603

02 6124 0000 or 1300 366 826

from $150

Best Western Parklands Apartment Hotel

6 Hawdon Pl Dickson ACT 2602

02 6262 7000

from $150

Canberra Serviced Apartments

16 Eyre St Kingston ACT 2604

1800 655 754

from $150

Greenway Water Suites

Cnr Anketell & Cowlishaw St Greenway

02 6166 5777

from $150

Manuka Park Serviced Apartments

Cnr Manuka Circle & Oxley St Manuka ACT 2603

02 6239 0000 or 1800 688 227

from $150

Medina Classic Canberra

11 Giles St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6239 8100 or 1300MEDINA

from $150

Medina Executive James Court Apartment Hotel 74 Northbourne Ave Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6240 1234 or 1300MEDINA

from $150

Oxley Court Serviced Apartments

9 Dawes St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6295 6216 or 1800 623 960

from $150

Pinnacle Apartments

11 Ovens St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6239 9799 or 1800 637 770

from $150

Quality Suites Clifton on Northbourne

100 Northbourne Ave Braddon ACT 2600

02 6262 6266

from $150

Quest Apartments

28 West Row Canberra city ACT 2601

02 6243 2222 or 1800 334 033

from $150

The York

31 Giles St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6295 2333

from $175

Griffin Apartment Hotel

15 Tench St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6234 8000 or 1800 626 822

from $200

INDICATIVE PRICE

from $125

RATING

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TELEPHONE

Canberra City YHA

NAME

7 Akuna St Canberra city ACT 2600

02 6248 9155 or 1800 300 488

INDICATIVE PRICE

from under $50

Victor Lodge

29 Dawes St Kingston ACT 2604

02 6295 7777

from under $50

Civic Pub Backpackers

8 Lonsdale St Braddon ACT 2601

02 6248 6488

from under $50

Kingston Hotel

73 Canberra Ave Kingston ACT 2604

02 6295 0123

from under $50

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BED & BREAKFAST AND FARMSTAY ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

Grevilla Lodge B&B

NAME

1 Florey Dr MacGregor ACT 2617

02 6161 7646 or 0414 418 374

INDICATIVE PRICE

from $75

Guys Cross Cottage & Farmstay

RMB 419 Captains Flat Rd Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 3440 or 0416 073 020

from $75

Narrabundah B&B

5 Mosman Pl Narrabundah ACT 2604

02 6295 2837 or 0419 276 231

from $75

Northbourne Lodge B&B

522 Northbourne Ave Downer ACT 2602

02 6257 2599

from $75

Bernadette’s B&B

6 Eldon Pl Lyons ACT 2606

02 6281 5265

from $100

Blue & White Lodge

524 Northbourne Ave Downer ACT 2602

02 6248 0498

from $100

Canberran Lodge

528 Northbourne Ave Downer ACT 2602

02 6247 1600

from $100

Chapman Chambers B&B

Chapman ACT 2611

02 6287 3750

from $100

Christmas Tree Cottage

242 Shingle Hill Way Bywong NSW

02 6236 9689 or 0402 246 436

from $100

Edwil House

6 Rudder Pl Kambah ACT 2902

02 6231 4001

from $100

Gungahlin Homestay

36 Leita Ct Ngunnawal ACT 2913

02 6241 0776 or 0410 641 077

from $100

Kerrowgair B&B

24 Grampian St Yass NSW 2582

02 6226 4932 or 0417 259 982

from $100

Langley Heights B&B

10 McManus Place Calwell ACT 2905

02 6291 0398 or 0437 300 922

from $100

Last Stop Ambledown Brook

198 Brooklands Rd Hall NSW 2618

02 6230 2280

from $100

Mallee Gum Cottage B&B

2 Rosemel St Gundaroo NSW 2620

02 6236 8366

from $100

Annies @ Yarralumla

27 Mueller St Yarralumla ACT 2600

02 6161 9681 or 0408 669 631

from $125

Anzac Park Homestay

108 Anzac Park Campbell ACT 2612 Canberra ACT

02 6161 4143

from $125

Birch Corner

31 Parker St Curtin ACT 2605

02 6281 4421

from $125

Brindabella Homestead

308 Brindabella Valley Road Brindabella ACT 2121

02 6236 2121

from $125

Canberra Retreat

7 Barada Cres Aranda ACT 2614

02 6251 1999 or 0438 511 991

from $125

Miranda Lodge

534 Northbourne Ave Downer ACT 2602

02 6249 8038

from $125

Old Royal Guesthouse & Gardens

11 Queen Street Bingalong NSW 2584

02 6227 4418

from $125

Parkview Lodge

526 Northbourne Ave Downer ACT 2602

02 6249 8038

from $125

Shackleton House

113 Shackleton Ct Mawson ACT 2607

02 6286 2193

from $125

Surveyor’s Hill

215 Brooklands Rd Wallaroo Hall NSW 2618

02 6230 2046 or 0400 564 050

from $125

Avalanche Homestead

1126 Urila Rd Burra 2620

02 6236 3245

from $150

Country Guesthouse Schönegg

381 Hillview Dr Murrumbateman NSW 2582

02 6227 0344 or 0408 673 494

from $150

Frankfield Guesthouse

1-3 Warrataw Street Gunning NSW 2581

02 4845 1200

from $150

Ginninderry Homestead

468 Parkwood Rd via MacGregor ACT 2615

02 6254 6464 or 0419 547 764

from $150

La Perouse B&B

22 La Perouse St Griffith ACT 2603

02 6295 2857 or 0407 952 857

from $150

Mona Country Manor House

Little River Rd Braidwood NSW 2622

02 4842 1288 or 0408 233 577

from $150

Redbrow Garden B&B

1143 Nanima Rd Murrumbateman NSW 2582

02 6226 8166

from $150

Gates Cottage B&B

72 Buxton St Deakin 2600

02 6161 4163 or 0418 632 802

from $175

RATING

CARAVAN CAMPING & CABINS ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

ACT Forest Camping Sites

NAME

Various locations around ACT: Blue Range Hut, Laurel Camp Hut, Woods Reserve, Namadgi National Park, Cotter Campground/Murrumbidgee Corridor

02 6207 2486

from under $50

Crestview Tourist Park

81 Donald Rd Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 2443 or 1800 883 310

from under $50

Exhibition Park in Canberra Camp Ground

Flemington Rd Mitchell ACT 2911

02 6241 3022 or 0418 630 034

from $50

Canberra Carotel Motel

Federal Highway Watson ACT 2602

02 6241 1377

from $75

Canberra Motor Village

Kunzea St O’Connor ACT 2602

02 6247 5466

from $75

Canberra South Motor Park

Canberra Ave Fyshwick ACT 2609

02 6280 6176

from $75

Capital Country Holiday Village

47 Bidges Rd Federal Highway Sutton NSW 2620

02 6230 3433 or 1800 664 269

from $75

Eaglehawk Holiday Park

1246 Federal Highway Sutton NSW 2620

02 6241 6411

from $75

QUEANBEYAN ACCOMMODATION NAME

INDICATIVE PRICE

RATING

15 minutes drive from Canberra

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

Aussie Settler

5 High St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 4711

INDICATIVE PRICE

from $50

Crest Motor Inn

60 Crawford St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1677

from $50

Margeurita Motel

Cnr Canberra Ave & McIntosh St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 5531 or 0433 000 120

from $50

Rainbow Motel

41 Bungendore Rd Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 2784

from $50

Best Western Central Motel and Apartments

11 Antill St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6298 8988

from $75

Comfort Inn Airport

57-73 Yass Rd Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 7877

from $75

Mid City Motor Inn

215 Crawford St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 7366

from $75

Olympia Motel

149 Crawford St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1777

from $75

Parkway Motel

8 Lowe St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1411

from $75

Queensgate Motel

2 High St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 7677

from $75

Village Cabins

43-45 Canberra Ave Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1288 or 1800 020 117

from $75

Wallaby Motel

88-92 Crawford St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1533

from $75

Country Plaza Motel

147 Uriarra Rd Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1211 or 1800 111 820

from $100

Grand Manor Motor Inn

45 MacQuoid St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6299 2800

from $100

Hamilton’s Town House Motel

53 Tharwa Rd (cnr Canberra Ave) Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1877 or 1800 020 629

from $100

Leagues Motel

1 MacQuoid St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1355

from $100

Golden Age Motor Inn

56-58 MacQuoid St Queanbeyan NSW 2620

02 6297 1122 or 1800 020 050

from $100

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Make sure you allow enough time to linger longer and enjoy all the nation’s capital has to offer, and to tour the surrounding region’s wineries, historic townships, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. Canberra — there’s never been a better time to visit. See for yourself.

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Over 30 unique properties are located in Canberra’s suburbs and within a 45 minute drive into the surrounding region. With welcoming hosts, who give a relaxing personal touch, Canberra’s Bed & Breakfasts and farmstays are a great way to experience Canberra and the region.

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Canberra Sydney–Melbourne driving holidays Drive yourself around the region Canberra is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. The region offers historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. So allow enough time to linger longer and enjoy all the nation’s capital has to offer. Tourist information: 1300 554 114 Online bookings: visitcanberra.com.au

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Canberra Getaways makes booking a holiday easy Booking your Canberra holiday is easy with Canberra Getaways. From tours and accommodation, to great package deals, call today or go online. Online bookings: visitcanberra.com.au Canberra Getaways: 1300 733 228 (Monday to Friday)

Your first stop in Canberra Make your first stop the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre. Located on Northbourne Avenue, the Visitors Centre is open seven days a week. The friendly staff can answer all your holiday questions and point you in the right direction with maps and information on all of Canberra’s attractions and things to see and do.

CANBERRA AND REGION VISITORS CENTRE 330 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT Open 9.00am–5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am–4.00pm Weekends and public holidays Closed Christmas Day Tourist information: 1300 554 114

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There are so many reasons to visit... Reason 2: Two times a winner of Major Tourist Attraction at the Australian Tourism Awards

Reason 11: Our Visitor Hosts Reason 26: The Eternity Story Reason 31: Pink Caravan

Reason 39: KSpace Reason 49: Phar Lap’s Heart

Reason 63: Holden What other reasons could you possibly need to come and visit the National Museum of Australia? With great stories of Australia and Australians, amazing technology and heaps of fun and learning for all ages, there are so many more reasons to visit.

Free general entry. Lawson Cres, Acton Peninsula, Canberra. Open 7 days, 9 am – 5 pm (Closed Christmas Day). Telephone (02) 6208 5000 www.nma.gov.au Winner — Major Tourist Attraction, 2004/05 and 2006 Australian Tourism Awards. The National Museum of Australia is an Australian Government Agency. Photos: National Museum of Australia