Canberra Visitor Guide 2013

CAPITAL REGION 2013 VISITOR GUIDE

Re-imagine your nation’s capital SPECIAL

CENTENAR Y EDITI ON

FOUR BEAUTIFUL SEASONS TWELVE FANTASTIC MONTHS ONE VERY BIG YEAR

JAN

TOULOUSE-LAUTREC: PARIS & THE MOULIN ROUGE

Rare works in an exhibition exclusive to the National Gallery of Australia.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE CAPITAL

Celebrate what’s great!

FEB

NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA

The arboretum, which stretches over 250 hectares and features the ‘100 Forests 100 Gardens’ design, opens to the public.

NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

See the best in cross country, downhill, mountain cross and trials mountain biking compete at Stromlo Forest Park.

SEP

APR

FLORIADE — INNOVATION: INSPIRATION FOR A NATION

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL OPEN DAY

MAR

CANBERRA’S BIG BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND The longest bubbly bars in the world, multiple music stages, the world premiere of a new symphony

by Andrew Schultz and much, much more.

ENLIGHTEN: SEE CANBERRA IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT Showcases the cultural gems of our nation’s capital through live performances, tours and talks, exhibitions and other surprising experiences at some of Australia’s most iconic buildings.

The first Open Day of its kind in 6 years.

RUGBY LEAGUE TEST AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND

The only currently scheduled international rugby league match in Australia for 2013.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT OPEN DAY

Find out what it takes to become an elite athlete with a behind-the-scenes tour.

MAY

CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Hear exceptional music performed in many of Canberra’s iconic architectural spaces.

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET PRESENTS SYMMETRIES

Special double bill from the Australian Ballet includes Études and the world premiere of Monument choreographed by Garry Stewart — a tribute to the building of Parliament House.

For more information about what’s on in Canberra go to visitcanberra.com.au or call 1300 554 114.

JUNE

BRUMBIES V BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS

Rugby union match at Canberra Stadium.

JULY

CITY OF TREES

Australia’s biggest spring festival.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE OPEN DAY

Special 25th anniversary open day.

OCT

SPIN—CANBERRA’S WEEKENDS ON WHEELS

UK artist, Jyll Bradley’s, multi-disciplinary project includes a series of recorded walks through tree areas and an exhibition of sound and photographs.

A celebration of everything on wheels and everything that spins.

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CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

FIRESIDEFESTIVAL

Embrace the cooler days and crisp nights in front of a crackling open fire, with some hearty winter cuisine and a glass of fine red at some of Canberra’s finest wineries.

NOV & DEC

Presenting for the first time BODY OF WORK, an in-depth look at the career and productions of an international star in the world of film.

VOICES IN THE FOREST

A spectacular outdoor gala concert showcasing the National Arboretum Canberra’s magnificent amphitheatre.

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Inset image: Australian War Memorial. Background image: National Portrait Gallery, artwork created by Racket developed for ENLIGHTEN 2012, with the support of The Electric Canvas.

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Enjoy the experience of a lifetime...

Come and visit some of the most extraordinary animals on the planet

THE ZOO IS OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY) INTERACTIVE TOURS OPERATE DAILY (BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL) Scrivener Dam, Lady Denman Drive Yarralumla ACT Book online at www.nationalzoo.com.au - Ph (02) 6287 8400 - Fax (02) 6287 8401

Australian National Botanic Gardens

Contents Centenary of Canberra Celebration of a Century

Food 4–5

National treasures Discover our story

Accommodation 30–33

Wine 6–9

Family Fun Fun for kids (and big ones too)

Tempt your tastebuds

Sample the fruits of their labour

34–37

What you should know

62–64

Map 38–39

Drive map

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16–19 Events calendar 2013

Outdoors Get back to nature

56–61

Fast facts

Nightlife Drink, chat, enjoy...

A bed for the night

An eventful capital

Contacts 40–45

The fine print

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20–23 Shopping

Sport A sport lover's delight

Shop up a storm

46–48

24–26 Region

Indigenous Discover our ancient past

From the alps to the sea and in between 51–53 28–29

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Centenary of Canberra

Celebration of a Century The Centenary year is the perfect time to visit your nation's capital.

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Aerial view of Canberra

National Arboretum Canberra

Commonwealth Bank Series — One Day International Day Night Cricket. Credit: Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times

A SLICE OF HISTORY The journey from a treeless paddock to Australia’s capital city can best be viewed at the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point along Lake Burley Griffin’s foreshore.

Canberra’s special contrast of nature and urban living was planned in 1912 by Chicago architect Walter Burley Griffin who won the international design competition to plan the capital. This followed impassioned discussion and debate about its best location.

Artwork created by Julie Ryder developed for ENLIGHTEN 2012, with the support of The Electric Canvas

There’s no better time to visit Canberra than in its Centenary year which celebrates 100 years since the foundation stones were laid for the nation’s capital.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Moulin Rouge: La Goulue (detail), 1891. Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia

To discover more about the city’s heritage, take the Canberra Tracks self-drive routes.

There are six tracks: Ngnunnawal Country, The Limestone Plains, Looking at Canberra, Cemeteries, Gungahlin and Belconnen.

Australians can join in the celebration with a year-long calendar packed with events and activities. The program celebrates sport, science, arts, community, architecture, the environment, diverse cultures and big ideas.

In the Centenary year it’s interesting to look back 100 years to the Limestone Plains track and examples of early European settlement in places like Blundells' Cottage, St John’s Church in Reid and Lanyon Homestead.

There are new and exciting programs and the very best of what already goes on in Canberra each year. A snapshot of some of them can be found in the Events Calendar on page 41 and online at canberra100.com.au The Centenary of Canberra is an opportunity to celebrate the history and heritage of one of the most successful planned cities in the world and to look to the future, according to the Centenary’s Creative Director, Robyn Archer AO. ‘From Australian Olympians, academic leaders and Nobel Prize winners to groundbreaking inventors, lauded artists and inspiring entrepreneurs, many have called Canberra ‘home’ at some point in their lives and still hold a great affection for the city.

The Centenary is also an opportunity to share fond memories of Canberra and speak proudly of the leadership, action and ideas found here.’

Archaeological evidence suggests that Indigenous peoples have dwelt in the Canberra region for more than 20,000 years and the area was an important gathering ground. There are many views as to how Canberra was named, with most scholars reporting the name was derived from the Ngunnawal name for meeting place.

Minister for Home Affairs, King O'Malley lays the third stone with Prime Minister Andrew Fisher looking on, Canberra, 12 March 1913, PIC/13616, National Library of Australia

Go to act.gov.au/canberratracks or pick up a brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre at 330 Northbourne Avenue.

You’re invited to share your story of Canberra through the Canberra Diaspora project.

View people’s stories of Canberra and contribute to a new composite picture of the city the nation built. To get involved, record your story on camera and upload it to canberradiaspora.com.au

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National treasures

Discover our story

Unearth the treasures of a nation at our national attractions. From our ancient Indigenous past and colourful colonial history, to the modern multicultural country of today, our nation’s capital holds and shares the essence of Australia.

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Deborah Mailman (detail), 1999, Evert Ploeg, National Portrait Gallery

A night cycling tour with Big Foot Adventures, National Museum of Australia

Lauren Jackson, Australian Institute of Sport

NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

Visit the home of Australia’s national art collection which has more than 165,000 works and includes Australia’s largest collection of Indigenous Australian artwork. A great selection of the collection is on display.

Famous artworks include Jackson Pollack’s Blue poles, Monet’s Nympheas (Waterlillies) and Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly series. Wander through world-class exhibitions and the impressive Sculpture Garden with its drifting Fog sculpture. While outdoors wander through American artist James Turrell’s impressive Within without Skyspace — best viewed at dawn or dusk. Until April see ToulouseLautrec: Paris & the Moulin Rouge, a spectacular retrospective of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec drawing from more than 30 international collections.

Over winter don't miss Turner from the Tate: The making of a master. A changing line up of permanent and international exhibitions, as well as public programs and events, continues throughout the year. Free general admission.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA L A W S O N C R E S C E N T , A CT O N P E N I N S U L A

Discover the place where our stories live.

It’s the place to get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history. See the nation’s most popular and important objects — from Phar Lap’s heart and the Holden Prototype No.1 to bark paintings and ochre used by Aboriginal artists more than 50,000 years ago in the First Australians gallery.

There are hands on experiences for the young and young at heart: create a 3D space age city in Kspace, play a wobble board made famous

by Rolf Harris or record your own story and join the conversation about Australia’s past, present and future. A guided tour is a great way to fully appreciate this museum and the stories it holds (fees apply). Free general admission.

Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial

AUSTRALIAN WAR W MEMORIAL T R E LO A R C R E S C E N T , C A M P B E L L

Visit one of the world’s great museums with your family and friends for a moving and unforgettable experience. Connect with the stories of people and events that have shaped our nation. Discover the diverse Australian experiences of war and reflect on their enduring impact. See some of the world’s most significant military relics, such as the Lancaster bomber G for George, and experience Over the front: The great war in the air, a film by renowned director Peter Jackson. Place a poppy on the Roll of Honour to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by Australian servicemen and women. There is no place like the Australian War Memorial.

Free admission.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT LEVERRIER CRESCENT, BRUCE

See some of the nation’s best athletes in action on an inspiring 90 minute tour with an elite athlete. You’ll gain an insight into life at the institute as these athletes pursue sporting glory. Spot a sporting star from the viewing platform into the gym, watch our volleyballers in action and see our swimmers doing laps in the high tech multi-million dollar swimming pool. Test your own skills in AFL, cricket, rowing, skiing and more in the fun interactive Sportex exhibition. Admission charge.

Blue poles (detail), number 11, 1952, Jackson Pollock, National Gallery of Australia

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National treasures

‘When you arrive at the Australian War Memorial you can’t help but be overwhelmed, by the impressive building at the end of the long Anzac Parade but even more so by the meaning of this place.'

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Portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (detail), 2005, Jiawei Shen, National Portrait Gallery

MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT P HOUSE K I N G G E O R G E T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

Be inspired by amazing real life stories of ordinary people who have shaped today’s Australia. This museum brings the journey of Australian democracy to life through interactive tours and exhibitions that challenge and inspire. Designing Democracy includes a hands on multimedia timeline demonstrating Australia’s vibrant, innovative and sometimes controversial road to democracy. Political buffs will love Cabinetin-Confidence where you can sit at the actual Cabinet table used by governments from 1973 to 1988. With authentic film footage as a backdrop and a round table discussion, you can experience the historical issues and decisions faced by Cabinet ministers and the impact of those decisions on the lives of everyday Australians. Would you have made the same decisions? Admission charge.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA

NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE

PA R K E S P L A C E , PA R K E S

MCCOY CIRCUIT, ACTON

View beautiful, rare and unexpected gems belonging to the Library’s collection of 10 million items at the regularly updated Treasures Gallery. Included are James Cook’s Endeavour journal and Patrick White’s glasses. Download the Treasures Gallery mobile app or hire an iPod while you are there for an audio tour. Throughout the year there’s an engaging and diverse events and exhibitions program including Mapping our world: Terra incognita to Australia (7 November 2013 to 9 March 2014). Visitors can access a vast collection of books, serials, manuscripts, photographs, music, oral histories, digital items and more. Take a Behind the Scenes Tour to fully appreciate the significance of Australia’s library. Browse the bookstore and grab a bite to eat at the cafes overlooking the lake. Free admission.

Laugh and cry at Australia's living archive which holds more than 100 years of Australian film, radio and television history.

Make the sound effects for a radio serial or your own early style animation in the exhibition gallery and watch live presentations in the theatrette. Relax in the courtyard of this 1930s building with a meal from the cafe, catch a classic film in Arc cinema (charge applies) and browse the shop.

Free general admission.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY K I N G E D W A R D T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

Come face to face with the famous, the infamous and the sometimes forgotten icons of Australian history, from the distant past to the absolute present. Bushrangers and judges sit side by side, while prime ministers mingle with pop stars. The Gallery spaces host vibrant exhibitions, lectures, education programs and events and offers interactive Portrait Story tours. Free general admission.

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Marvel at the 81-metre flagpole with an Australian flag bigger than a double-decker bus at Parliament House, one of the world’s most architecturally acclaimed buildings, which turns 25 in May. Enjoy panoramic views of Canberra from the roof, stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the renowned collection of Australian contemporary art. The grass lawns above Parliament House were deliberately designed to allow people to walk on top of the parliament. You can see your elected parliamentarians in action at Question Time from 2pm on sitting days (bookings required), or take a free guided tour, held regularly throughout the day. Free admission.

Royal Australian Mint

Endeavour journal 1768–71, James Cook (1728–79), inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, 2001, Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS C LU N I E S R O SS S T R E E T , A CTO N

Picnic on the manicured lawns while watching native birds and water dragons at play or take a stroll through the rainforest gully. Set on 40 hectares, the gardens feature 6,300 species which equates to over a third of all plant species found in Australia. You can walk among more than 70,000 native plants and see many endangered species, including the rare Wollemi Pine. By year’s end, the Red Centre Garden featuring plants and landscapes from the dry Central Australian region will be finalised. The Gardens are also a great place to relax and grab a bite to eat at the Floresco cafe. Free general admission.

CANBERRA ANBERRA G GLASSWORKS LASSWORKS W E N T W O R T H AV E N U E , K I N G S TO N

Australia’s only cultural centre wholly dedicated to contemporary glass art welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday. The Glassworks are housed in the old Kingston Powerhouse. Meet artists, see glassmaking as it happens on the hot shop floor, view exhibitions, take a tour and have a hands on experience working with glass. Free general admission.

QUESTACON — THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE K I N G E D W A R D T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

Free fall six metres down a vertical slide, swing 360 degrees using your own momentum or be shaken by an earthquake.

Uncover the mysteries of science in eight themed galleries. The Deep Oceans exhibition explores the mysteries of the deep. Discover the fascination of scientific inquiry and watch live science demonstrations with Questacon’s science communicators and visiting scientists. In November Questacon celebrates 25 years and has a year-long celebration of the past, present and future planned.

Admission charge.

Touchscreen, National Archives of Australia

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Gaze onto the factory floor to see how Australia’s coins are made and see one of the world’s strongest robots in action. A theatrette presentation explains the coining process.

You can also see early, rare and historically significant coins on show from the National Coin Collection. Visit the Coin Shop to press your own coin and check out the latest collector coin issues which often commemorate important Australian historical events and people. Free admission.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA Q U E E N V I CT CTO O R I A T E R R A C E , PA R K E S

Dip into the secrets and events that helped shape our nation inside one of Canberra’s beautiful heritage buildings which was Canberra’s original General Post Office.

See Australia’s Constitution, become immersed in Memory of a Nation which showcases Australia’s past or research your family history using the Archives' extensive research tools. The Archives house significant holdings of photographs, maps, films, play scripts, musical scores and sound recordings including Australia’s ‘birth certificate’ — Queen Victoria’s Royal Commission of Assent.

Free general admission.

Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre

Get your Canberra app Browse the city’s attractions and look up events using the National Capital Attractions Association’s The Canberra Guide smartphone app and mobile website. Available from thecanberraguide.com.au and your favourite app store.

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-storey 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.

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National Dinosaur Museum

Where The Giants Of The Past Come To Life!

Australia’s Largest Display Of Dinosaurs Step back in time and see how dinosaurs lived, thrived and ultimately perished.

The newly refurbished museum now contains...

12 animatronic dinosaurs which move, roar and bite!

More than 30 lifelike dinosaur models Dozens of skeletal displays An amazing new outdoor dinosaur garden Don’t forget your camera ! Touch a genuine 150 million year old dinosaur bone, come face to face with a moving, roaring T-rex, learn about Australian dinosaurs and investigate Australia’s prehistoric past.

Interactive areas for kids of all ages with lots of fun activities and puzzles.

Large free car park, wheelchair access.

Now home to Canberra’s largest range of fossils, minerals and crystals to suit everyone from new collectors to astute investors.

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Open Every Day 10am - 5pm Last Admission 4:30pm

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The National Museum of Australia is the place to get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history.

Visit the National Museum today. See Phar Lap’s heart, as well as the iconic Holden Prototype No.1, Captain Cook’s navigational instruments, ochre used by Aboriginal artists over 50,000 years ago, and many more of the nation’s most popular and important objects — all in one place.

See our website for more information about the Museum, our programs and guided tours.

www.nma.gov.au Free entry | Open 9 am – 5 pm daily (closed Christmas Day) | Acton Peninsula Canberra | Freecall 1800 026 132 Donations (tax deductible) are welcome, visit www.nma.gov.au/support_us | The National Museum of Australia is an Australian Government Agency

CANBERRA TRACKS Canberra isn’t all new and planned. The region has a long and diverse heritage prior to its development as Canberra.

Canberra Tracks are six self-drive themed heritage tracks that help you appreciate your nation’s capital. Interpretive signs on each route bring Canberra’s heritage to life.

Track 1: Track 2: Track 3: Track 4: Track 5: Track 6: PHONE WEB

Ngunnawal Country The Limestone Plains Looking at Canberra ACT Pioneers Cemetery Gungahlin Heritage Track Belconnen Heritage Track 02 6205 0255 act.gov.au/canberratracks

CSIRO DISCOVERY CENTRE

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA

CSIRO Discovery is a unique public science centre showcasing current Australian research and technology from CSIRO, Australia’s largest research organisation.

Science is presented in an entertaining way to demystify it, and educate people of all ages about the fascinating world of research and innovation.

Situated beside the lake, the Library offers visitors access to books, magazines, manuscripts, pictures, music, oral histories, digital items and more. It has an engaging events and exhibitions program as well as cafes and spaces to relax. Find that perfect gift at our bookshop or become a Friend of the Library.

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9am–5pm weekdays 11am–3pm weekends, closed Christmas Day Clunies Ross Street, Acton (next door to the Australian National Botanic Gardens) 02 6246 4646

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Exhibition galleries: 10am–5pm daily, free Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day Parkes Place, Parkes 02 6262 1111 nla.gov.au

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Monaro (detail), 2001, Steven Holland

CANBERRA GLASSWORKS Fun for everyone — A great day out!

Enjoy the exhibitions, browse the shop, see artists working in the Hotshop, try your hand at making your own glass piece, and in the holidays, let the kids join a class.

Finish the day with a burger at Brodburger for a great, satisfying and engaging day out for all the family by the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Entry by donation.

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10am–4pm Wednesday–Sunday

ADDRESS

11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston

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CRAFT ACT: CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE

CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY

Visit Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre to experience cutting edge contemporary craft and design in the heart of the city.

Discover an exciting exhibition program in our Gallery and a variety of unique handcrafted products sourced directly from artists’ studios in our shop.

Housing the Canberra Stories Gallery, the Nolan Collection and five gallery spaces featuring changing exhibitions, Canberra Museum and Gallery provides a compelling insight into the visual arts and social history of the Canberra region. Free admission.

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10am–5pm Tuesday–Friday 12pm–4pm Saturday, closed Sunday, Monday and public holidays Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra city 02 6262 9333 craftact.org.au

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10am–5pm weekdays 12pm–5pm weekends Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra city 02 6207 3968 museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au

William McInnes at the Museum, photo by Jennie Groom

NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA

NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE

The National Archives of Australia holds the nation’s memory. Visit our beautiful heritage building and see treasures from Australia’s past with original documents, images and objects in Memory of a Nation. Explore our latest temporary exhibition, or research your family history in the reading room with access to war, immigration and other records. Your story, our history.

Free admission.

Experience the world of Australian film, television and recorded sound at Australia’s living archive. Explore hundreds of film and sound clips, costumes, posters and more from the national audiovisual collection.

Enjoy scintillating films in Arc cinema, watch archival footage and special presentations on the weekend. Relax at Teatro Fellini cafe. Free entry, ticket charge to Arc cinema.

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9am–5pm daily, closed Good Friday and Christmas Day, reading room closed public holidays Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes 02 6212 3600 naa.gov.au

Discover one of Canberra’s premier tourist attractions.

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9am–5pm weekdays 10am–5pm weekends and public holidays McCoy Circuit, Acton

Discover how vibrant, innovative and controversial our road to democracy has been. Take a free guided tour, sit in the House of Representatives and Senate chambers that held raucous debate, see an original piece of the Berlin Wall and be inspired by the Living Democracy and Designing Democracy exhibitions.

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9am—5pm daily, closed Christmas Day King George Terrace, Parkes 02 6270 8222 moadoph.gov.au

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Come and join us on an Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) tour

While on tour, you might catch some of Australia’s top athletes in training and because every tour is guided by an elite athlete, you will have the opportunity to ask plenty of burning questions about sport and the facility. The tour also includes Sportex — an engaging sports experience — where you can try wheelchair basketball, virtual downhill skiing, rock climbing, football penalty shootouts and more.

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

Athlete guided tours take 90 minutes and run daily at 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm. Costs apply. See the Tours Desk for terms and conditions.

The AIS Residences is the place to stay for groups and schools when visiting Canberra and surrounds and we can tailor an individual package for your visit.

Call now to find out more: Tel: (02) 6214 1010 (tours)/(02) 6214 1638 (stay) Email: aistours@ausport.gov.au ausport.gov.au/tours

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Sport is Australia’s passion, so take a tour behind the scenes to see how our elite athletes prepare for major international competition. The AIS has been recognised by both the Australian Olympic Committee and Australian Paralympic Committee as an accredited training centre. It provides elite athletes with the best possible training environment and preparation for domestic and international competition.

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Family fun

Fun for kids (and big ones too)

Choose your own adventure at Canberra’s famed national attractions or simply explore the bush capital’s great outdoors. From toddlers to teenagers, there’s something that will appeal to every kid.

You’ll find plenty of free or low admission options that won’t break the bank.

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Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre

Cockington Green Gardens

Family activity room, National Gallery of Australia

GREAT OUTDOORS FUN  Tower over tiny versions of famous buildings from around the world and ride the mini steam train at the delightful miniature village of Cockington Green Gardens at Gold Creek Village. Kids can bring the exhibits to life with interacting mechanical animation and enjoy a picnic lunch in the grounds or a bite to eat from the Parsons Nose Garden Cafe.

Admission charge.  Just 45 minutes from the city centre you can search for a platypus and get a bird’s eye view of the wetlands from Tidbinbilla’s Sanctuary. Play on the Nature Discovery Playground while spotting rock wallabies, kangaroos and emus, then collect wood and roast marshmallows on an open fire.

Ranger-guided tours are also available.

Don’t miss seeing the tiny northern corroboree frogs in the Visitor Centre.

Admission charge.  Explore Lake Burley Griffin from the water by paddleboats, kayaks or canoe.

Or hire bikes from Mr Spokes Bike Hire at Acton or Row ‘n’ Ride (they deliver to you) 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. For something a little different, go for a spin on a segway guided tour around Lake Burley Griffin. Admission charge.  Bring your own mountain bikes and tackle Stromlo Forest Park, host of this year’s WEMBO World Solo 24 hour Mountain Bike Championships and year round mountain biking. Younger riders can ride the leisurely criterium circuit. Bike hire companies can deliver bikes to you.

Free admission.  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, Woden and the city. The new National Aboretum Canberra also has an impressive nature themed playground (opens late March). Free admission.

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 At the Australian National Botanic Gardens spot native birds, get lost in the cool tropical rainforest and follow the Who lives here children’s discovery walk to see animal habitats, cool camouflage and food chains. Pack a picnic and watch water dragons sunbake by the waterfall or grab a bite to eat while the kids play on the grass. Free general admission.  Take the family on a trail ride or a beginner horse riding lesson just 10 minutes from the city centre at Forest Park Riding School near Government House. Both beginners and experienced riders are catered for. Admission charge.  Hand feed fresh fruit to more than 50 bird varieties including colourful finches, cockatiels, parrots and lorikeets at the Canberra Walk-in Aviary. Watch as they fly all around you. Admission charge.  Play eye spy a national icon from Black Mountain Tower’s viewing platforms 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain. The outdoor platform is a great way to see 360 degree views of the capital.

Admission charge.  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.

Admission charge.

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Family fun

Royal Australian Mint

HANDS ON FUN  Teach your kids about democracy in the interactive family rooms at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Dress up in Victorian gold mining era clothing or go further back in time to 500BC, ride in a chariot and meet Pericles as part of Hands on Democracy. Hunt for clues throughout the building on the Children’s Trail and learn a thing or two about how Australia got to be where it is today. Admission charge.

Grab a 3 in Fun ticket It’s the most affordable way to see some of Canberra’s best family attractions. Ticket includes entry to Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre, Cockington Green Gardens and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Receive a 10 per cent discount plus a free pass to go back to your favourite 3 in Fun attraction! Tickets are available online at visitcanberra.com.au, visitcanberra.com.au, from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and at participating attractions.

 Watch artists glassblowing from the Canberra Glassworks hot shop and then try making your own glass bead or tile (ages 8 and over) at the only contemporary glass centre of its kind in the country.

Longer workshops in the school holidays are popular and bookings are essential.

Free general admission.  Go behind-the-scenes at the National Zoo & Aquarium with a Zooventure or Family Tour. Help feed animals, look a big cat in the eye or hand-feed a giraffe or bear at Australia’s only combined zoo and aquarium. Kids over the age of 12 can take the Meet-a-Cheetah tour and play ball with a cheetah. Admission charge.  Stimulate your little Turner or Picasso with a trip to the National Gallery of Australia and its regularly updated Family Activity Room during blockbuster exhibitions.

The Children’s Gallery encourages kids to be stimulated by art. Have fun in the Sculpture Garden and interact with the sculptures. Free general admission.  Dodge sniper fire in a First World War trench, climb into a Vietnam War era helicopter and Cold War submarine and learn about peacekeeping at the Australian War Memorial’s Discovery Zone. Reflect with your family while viewing the Roll of Honour of those killed during conflicts. During school holidays participate in a trolley talk, where kids can handle real objects, dress up in nurse and soldier uniforms and hear incredible stories. Free admission.

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360 degree swing, Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre

 Use touch screen computers to design a vehicle of the future at Kspace at the National Museum of Australia then watch it come to life in a 3D cinema. Take the family through Circa, a multimedia experience in the revolving theatre that tells Australia’s story. There’s also a trail to follow and plenty of items to captivate kids. Free general admission.  Grab some crayons and paper and take the kids along to the National Portrait Gallery for some inspiration. Book early for special kids tours during the school holidays. Free general admission.

 Draw your own film strip, make a thaumatrope and investigate musical instruments you may have never heard of at the National Film and Sound Archive’s Pause and Play exhibition for kids aged 3-9 years. The iPod generation can have a laugh at audiovisual equipment their parents or great grandparents used.

The Archive Alive! weekend tours are great for families of all ages. Free general admission.

Eternity Gallery, National Museum of Australia

Discovery Zone, Australian War Memorial

EXCITE YOUNG MINDS  Inspire your little sporting dynamo with an athlete-guided tour of the Australian Institute of Sport and hear about the strenuous training regimes they undertake to make it in their sport. Test your sporting skills at Sportex, an interactive sports experience that will have you kicking footballs, playing wheelchair basketball and racing a friend on a simulated mountain bike race. Admission charge.  Wrap your mind around some intriguing questions at Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre and visit the new Deep Oceans gallery, one of eight hands-on interactive galleries. Questacon has its own style of science theatre which allows you to sit back and watch crashes and explosions as you enjoy the fun and excitement of live science demonstrations!

Admission charge.  Space obsessed children will get a kick out of a visit to the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, part of NASA’s Deep Space Network. Check out a 3.8 billion year old piece of moon rock and discover what astronauts eat in space.

The centre is one of three in the world that communicate with current space missions via one of the largest communications dishes in the Southern Hemisphere. Free general admission.  Watch actual scientists at work in their laboratories or don a coat to conduct real experiments at CSIRO Discovery, which presents science in a fun, interactive way. You’ll be amazed at how many of the world’s scientific advances have come from Australia’s largest science research organisation. Admission charge.  Watch one of the world’s strongest robots make the coins you use at the Royal Australian Mint and make your very own $1 coin in the Mint shop. See fascinating displays including the 1930 penny, rare gold sovereigns and even some forgeries in the museum gallery. Free admission.

National Dinosaur Museum

 Roar with the dinosaurs at the National Dinosaur Museum at Gold Creek Village.

You’ll find lots of animatronic dinosaurs as well as models and skeletons on display.

The team’s passionate dinosaur experts are on hand to answer any questions.

Touch a genuine 150 million-year-old dinosaur bone and view and purchase fossils, minerals and crystals.

Admission charge.  Bookworms will love the National Library of Australia’s Behind the Scenes free guided tour (check the website for times).

Included is a visit to the enormous stacks where books, magazines and newspapers are stored. Free admission.  Take the faamily to the house on the hill and see the biggest Aussie flag. Ride Parliament House’s lift to the grassy roof top and marvel at the 81 metre flagpole with its imposing flag larger than the size of a double decker bus positioned over a pyramid skylight. Free admission.  Check out a performance at the Canberra Theatre Centre or the Street Theatre.

Admission charge.

Canberra Glassworks

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Outdoors

Get back to nature If you’re looking for clean, green, wide open spaces to explore, you’ve come to the right city.

Our landscaped capital is designed to transform with the four distinct seasons and offers parks, gardens and natural expanses that are perfect for relaxing and getting back to nature.

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Bushwalking, Tidbinbilla

Australian National Botanic Gardens

Corroboree frog, Tidbinbilla

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This new national attraction represents the realisation of Walter Burley Griffin’s 1915 plan for Canberra to include a ‘Continental Arboretum and Eventual Botanical Reserves’.

The Arboretum features 100 forests and 100 gardens including different types of threatened and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world. Set on 250 hectares of parkland just 6km from the city centre, the Arboretum has spectacular views of the city, Lake Burley Griffin and surrounding forests. The Arboretum also houses an impressive nature-themed children’s playground (opens late March), visitor centre, cafe and bonsai pavilion. Free admission.

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Forty-five minutes’ drive from the city, Tidbinbilla offers outstanding wildlife and natural experiences set within a beautiful valley framed by rocky-topped mountains.

The 14 diverse habitats are protected and include wetlands, grasslands, wet and dry forests and woodlands. The Sanctuary at Tidbinbilla offers fabulous nature-based experiences such as searching for platypus, observing bird life and getting up close to reptiles. See the live animal displays at the Visitor Centre, and spot wildlife including koalas, emus, kangaroos, wombats, wallaroos and possums. Each Wednesday to Sunday you can grab a bite to eat from Cafe Tidbinbilla at the Visitor Centre. For a behind-the-scenes endangered wildlife experience, take the Discover our Wild Side Tour, where you can venture beyond reserve management gates on this exclusive endangered wildlife experience. Assist wildlife officers with breeding and animal monitoring programs of the northern corroboree frog, potoroo and brush-tailed rock wallaby. The tour is run in partnership between Tidbinbilla

and Conservation Volunteers Australia.

Age restrictions apply and bookings are essential. Want to stay in Tidbinbilla? The historic Nil Desperandum homestead is also open to overnight visitors and can cater for groups of up to six. Admission charge.

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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! 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 rangerguided walk or escape into the rugged Bimberi Wilderness. Free admission.

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‘What appeals most to me about Canberra is that planned aspect of the capital, which puts bushland and natural open spaces literally at your doorstep. You can walk a kilometre from the city and see kangaroos.’

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Take a walk or have a picnic on the lawns in this beautifully landscaped park in the city centre where you’ll find interesting sculptures, hidden walks and tranquil ponds. In spring, Commonwealth Park welcomes Floriade, Australia’s largest spring festival. The park also hosts many colourful outdoor concerts and events throughout the year. Grab a coffee at the Deck Cafe at Regatta Point and enjoy the views of Lake Burley Griffin including the Captain Cook Memorial Jet daily between 2 and 4pm.

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View the layout of Canberra from up high and take in many of the attractions and mountain ranges surrounding the city. The National Arboretum Canberra offers great views across Lake Burley Griffin and west towards Mount Stromlo. At Red Hill, look out over many of our national icons south of the city centre. In autumn, the brilliant reds and oranges of the deciduous trees in the suburbs below are stunning. Only minutes from the CBD, drive, cycle, walk 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 its buildings and monuments. Follow one of the walking tracks on Black Mountain for picture perfect views or head up to the 195 metre Black Mountain Tower for spectacular 360 degree views (admission charge applies).

On the shores of Lake Burley Griffin behind the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Lennox Gardens is a beautiful place to ride a bike, cook up a barbecue, wander through the Japanese garden, watch the boats or admire the view of the National Museum of Australia across the water. Each October the Nara Peace Park hosts the annual Canberra Nara Candle Festival.

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On the Parliament House side of the lake, giant waves of grass between the High Court of Australia and National Library of Australia shelter the modern Waters Edge Restaurant as well as a contemporary exhibition space, the Gallery of Australian Design (open Wednesday to Saturday). Enjoy a coffee or ice cream at the casual lakeside Biscotti Cafe.

The kiosk opposite houses SegGlideRide, the segway tour company operating around the lake as well as the International Flag Display.

Nearby is Reconciliation Place featuring several contemporary sculptures. Kids love the echo of the ‘tunnel’ between the waves of grass as they cycle or rollerblade down it.

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Explore the gardens with a guide and enjoy a coffee at the cafe. Listen to the sounds of the native birds, watch the water dragons sunbake and relax to the sounds of live music in summer.

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The historic rose gardens around Old Parliament House, which once provided a place for politicians to relax and roses to decorate their offices, are a must see for garden lovers. Among the stunning displays are rose bushes that commemorate Australians from all walks of life and unusual plants from other countries.

HOT AIR BALLOONING There’s no better way to fully appreciate the capital’s charm than from the air in a hot air balloon as the early morning sun fills the valley and lakes with soft morning light.

Balloon Aloft and Dawn Drifters will have you drifting peacefully over the city — one of the only places in the world where you can get the chance to fly directly over a Parliament House. Catch the 2013 Canberra Balloon Spectacular from 9 to 17 March.

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Canberra Balloon Spectacular

Wide brown land, 2010, Marcus Tatton, Futago and Chris Viney, National Arboretum Canberra

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN The central basin of picturesque Lake Burley Griffin is a hub of activity, especially in the warmer months. Get active with rowing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboating. Explore Canberra’s major landmarks from land or water and marvel at the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, which shoots water up to 140 metres in the air. The newest way to get around the lake is by segway, on Seg Glide Ride’s segway guided tours. You can hire sailing boats from the Canberra Yacht Club or paddleboats, kayaks, surf skis and canoes from Lake Burley Griffin Boat Hire or Row 'n' Ride. Hop on a Canberra Lake Cruise, departing daily at regular intervals, and take in some major attractions and beautiful parks. For something more intimate, book a cruise with Lake Burley Griffin Cruises and learn about the lake and the history of the area as you relax on the electric powered EL Cygnet.

W WALK AROUND LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN Spend an hour doing the ‘bridge to bridge’ walk around Lake Burley Griffin’s inner basin.

Following the paths, including the RG Menzies Walk and the Australian of the Year Walk, between Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue Bridges, you’ll pass many major attractions plus a coffee stop or two. You may even hear the sounds from the National Carillon bell tower on a weekend.

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Kayaking, Lake Burley Griffin

 Discover the rich layers of Canberra’s first suburb, Acton, in the heart of Canberra.

Follow one of the Acton Walkways scenic trails that link the city to Lake Burley Griffin and see almost 100 sculptures, 30 heritage sites and national icons along the way.  Join the Civic Public Art Walking Tour for a snapshot of the diverse variety of public art gracing Canberra’s CBD. From granite sculptures and aluminium sheep, to projected laser light and sound scapes, the artwork in Civic embraces the spectrum of what public art can be.  Take a leisurely walk through Yarralumla, where most of the embassies are found, to see traditional and modern architecture from many countries.  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, the Brindabella Ranges and Namadgi National Park offer many well marked bushwalking trails.  You’ll find a large variety of publications on bushwalking and cycling in and around the ACT at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

BALLOON ALOFT Take off at dawn and witness the sunrise as you float gently over our magnificent national capital. Balloon Aloft offers daily flights followed by traditional champagne celebration at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

Balloon Aloft has been flying over Canberra since 1986 and is the winner of eleven regional and national tourism awards.

Your flight will last about an hour, but your memories will last a lifetime.

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Sport

Watch the action from the sideline or join in a diverse offering of sporting activities and events in the capital. You’ll find many national sporting championships are hosted across the city at first-class sporting venues.

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Super 15 Rugby: Brumbies, Canberra Stadium

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Watch top sport at Canberra’s impressive sporting grounds and venues.

Participating in a sporting activity is a great way to appreciate the capital’s outdoors.

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Canberra Stadium is the home ground for the Brumbies Rugby Union team (February—May) and the Canberra Raiders Rugby League team (March—August). Catch the Anzac Rugby League test between the Kangaroos and New Zealand (19 April) and see the Brumbies competing against the British and Irish Lions (18 June).

Canberra offers first-class golf courses, driving ranges and pitch and putt, with beautiful views of the surrounding bushland, challenging play and competitive rates.

Top public courses where you can play include Federal Golf Club, Red Hill; Yowani Golf Club, Lyneham; Gold Creek Country Club, Gold Creek; Gungahlin Lakes, Gungahlin; Queanbeyan Golf Club, Queanbeyan and the Murrumbidgee Country Club, Kambah; as well as a driving range at the Canberra International Golf Centre in Narrabundah.

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE It’s a sea of orange when the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS play at historic Manuka Oval as part of the 2013 AFL season.

CRICKET Manuka Oval hosts several big cricket matches over summer including the Commonwealth Bank Series One Day International Day Night (6 February) and the Prime Minister’s XI against the West Indies (29 January).

BASKETBALL Cheer on the seven-time WNBL champions, the Canberra Capitals, as they go head to head with Australia’s best teams at the AIS Arena (October–March season).

GOLF See 50 of the world’s top golfers at Royal Canberra from 14–17 February for the 2013 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open.

This tournament has LPGA Tour status.

MOTOR SPORT See awesome street machines, roaring hot rods, stunts, burn outs and the famous supercruise at Summernats each January.

Just an hour from Canberra, experience great motor sports at Goulburn’s Wakefield Park.

Canberra Raiders, Canberra Stadium

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, climbing, mountain biking and go-karting.

HORSERIDING Explore 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.

Take a trail ride that ambles through bushland and across a breathtaking grazing property and experience the thrill of a sheep muster with Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, part of the Poacher’s Way.

Australian Institute of Sport

SWIMMING Take a dip at the Civic Pool in the city, Lakeside Leisure Centre at Tuggeranong, the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre or Big Splash Water Park 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.

HORSERACING Thoroughbred Park is Canberra’s racing park.

Major race days include the Kamberra Wine Company Black Opal Stakes & ACTTAB Canberra Centenary Cup Race Day (10 March) and the Melbourne Cup Day (5 November).

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Mountain biking at Black Mountain

CYCLING The ACT could be renamed Australia’s Cycling Territory such is its extensive network of cycle paths and mountain bike tracks that are popular with both recreational and professional cyclists alike. You’ll even find many main roads in Canberra have dedicated green bike lanes.

HIRE AND RIDE OPTIONS Hiring a bike is a great way to see the nation’s attractions. Hire a tandem bike and ride around Lake Burley Griffin, or mountain bike through the forests and nature reserves. If you’re not sure where to go there are companies like Capital Bicycle Hire who will take you on a guided mountain bike ride and supply all equipment. Row ‘n’ Ride Bike Hire can deliver a variety of bikes to your hotel (including Trikke scooters) or you can hire standard, tandem and

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family bikes from Mr Spokes Bike Hire at Acton along the lake foreshore. Canberra’s inspirational Michael Milton, a six-time paralympian, can take you on a night ride around Lake Burley Griffin with his company Big Foot Adventures.

Bikes, helmets and lights supplied.

STROMLO FOREST OREST PARK PARK Tackle the mountain being used for this year’s WEMBO World Solo 24 hour Mountain Bike Championships (12–13 October) and Shimano MTB Grand Prix (1 September). Stromlo is Canberra’s ultimate destination for mountain bike lovers, offering a variety of tracks from easy to advanced (double black diamond) standard. There’s even a 2km test track called the Playground where you can test your MTB skills before embarking on the mountain.

BMX, Stromlo Forest Park

This world-class multi-use sporting facility is available to both recreational and professional users and includes a purpose-built pavilion, criterium cycling circuit (ideal for taking the kids on a leisurely ride), grass cross country running track and mountain bike tracks. Enjoy a BBQ or bite to eat at Scope Cafe. Find out more at stromloforestpark.com.au including what events are taking place.

Free general admission.

THE DIRT ON MOUNTAIN BIKING The ridecanberra.com.au website is a one-stop shop for mountain bikers visiting Canberra. The website includes information on ride-friendly accommodation and booking facilities, trail information, directions, trail reviews and maps, restaurants and bars, bike gear and tours.

Indigenous

For 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.

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

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Ramingining artists, The Aboriginal Memorial 1987-88 (detail), National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Purchased with the assistance of funds from National Gallery admission charges and commissioned in 1987

Dingoes, 1989, Lin Onus, National Gallery of Australia

First Australians gallery, National Museum of Australia

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Marvel at works from the largest collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world.

See one of the most significant works in the national collection in a circular, light-filled space: The Aboriginal Memorial 1987–88 of 200 hollow-log coffins from Arnhem Land.

Afterwards, wander the 11 specially designed Indigenous art galleries that showcase the great diversity, richness and complexity of Australian Indigenous art. You’ll see rare 19th century objects and early bark paintings, Albert Namatjira’s delicate watercolours, early Papunya dot paintings from the 1970s, bold ochred paintings from the Kimberley and contemporary politically charged works by urban artists in the 21st century. Each gallery displays specific types of Indigenous art including small early dot paintings, large dot paintings, bark paintings, watercolours, textiles, prints, ceramics and sculptures.

The Gallery’s collection spans generations and with 7500 works is representative of the arts of Indigenous groups from all over Australia. Free general admission.

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An Aboriginal rock art site can be found on the Yankee Hat Walking Track in Namadgi National Park on the northern edge of the Australian Alps. You can also see arrangements of stones believed to be part of the ceremonial life of the local Aboriginal people at Mount Namadgi and traces of the previous inhabitants in the form of boulder shelters, camps and tool making sites along the Birrigai Time Trail at Tidbinbilla. To fully experience the Indigenous past in this area, make sure you join an Aboriginal ranger guided activity at Tidbinbilla.

Admission charge (Tidbinbilla).

The Parliament House forecourt mosaic is based on a Central Desert dot-style painting by Nelson Jagamara

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The diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is shared in the Museum’s First Australians gallery.

Visitors are welcomed with a simulated interactive smoking ceremony complete with contemporary Indigenous dancers and music.

Marvel at handcrafted baskets and possum skin cloaks, 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 and houses the largest collection of bark paintings in the world.

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.

Rock art, Namadgi National Park

NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY Pick up a Ngunnawal Country Canberra Tracks self-drive brochure from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre and discover the rich Indigenous history of the Canberra region, where the Ngunnawal people lived for at least 20,000 years.

Gibraltar Peak, Tidbinbilla

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Food

Canberra’s food scene is blossoming. Bistro-style cafes and quality quick eats blend perfectly with stylish restaurants and sleek high-end dining experiences. Feeling hungry?

There’s a lot on offer so get set to tempt your tastebuds!

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Italian and Sons, Braddon

Silo Bakery, Kingston

Two Before Ten, Civic

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In the heart of the city, Canberra Centre’s North Quarter dishes up some hot city eats.

Try Cream, Kingsleys Steak and Crabhouse, Sammy’s Kitchen and popular Mexican restaurant Guzman y Gomez. On Bunda

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Street, check out The Chairman & Yip for east meets west and tasty Japanese at Iori in East Row. Superb Italian fare can also be found at Mezzalira in the Melbourne Building.

This historic building is home to Thirst Wine Bar and Eatery, offering a quick fix of modern Thai, and the funky Soju Girl, which specialises in great cocktails and shared plates of modern Asian food. Also in the Melbourne Building is the Jewel of India for fresh regional dishes and the Charcoal Restaurant which has served mouth-watering steaks for an incredible 40 years. Try Bicicletta for authentic Italian in New Acton.

Head to Courgette for some of Canberra’s most upmarket fare or Benchmark Wine Bar for one of the city’s biggest wine lists matched with food. For classic Italian cuisine, try Italian and Sons in Braddon on the fringe of Canberra’s CBD.

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Kingston, Manuka and nearby suburbs in the inner south have many fantastic cafes and restaurants, gourmet food stores and bakeries. Choose from modern Australian, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish, Malaysian, French, Thai, Chinese and Italian cuisine. In Kingston, try Artespresso for its brasserie style, the swanky new Ox Eatery with its fabulous rotisserie, or Wild Duck in the burgeoning Kingston Foreshore precinct.

Visit a Canberra favourite, Brodburger at Canberra Glassworks, for mouth-watering burgers and service with a smile. In Manuka, Mecca Bah serves Middle Eastern dishes in stylish surrounds, while Bambusa offers modern Asian-inspired food. Grab a bite to eat at Urban Pantry or enjoy an upmarket take on pub grub at Public Bar & Dining.

For fine dining, Aubergine, in Griffith, regularly wins some of the city’s top dining awards while nearby Rubicon has a well-deserved reputation for its fine food and extensive wine list. Dine in historic surrounds at The Ginger Room, once the Members dining room at Old Parliament House, or go completely modern at Malamay, in Barton, with its playful interpretations of Sichuan cuisine.

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DICKSON For the latest information on dining in Canberra go to outincanberra.com.au You can search restaurants, read reviews and find the perfect place for meals and drinks.

Dickson offers a small flourishing Chinatown and much more. Share platters at Fekerte’s Ethiopian Cuisine or great value Asian food at the Dickson Dumpling House, Asian Noodle House, the Scholar and Ruby Chinese.

You’ll also find Korean, Malaysian, Turkish, Italian, Indian and Thai food all within a short walk.

Bicicletta, New Acton

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With its enticing array of city eateries, vineyard restaurants and producers, Canberra is now garnering votes as one of the nation’s most delicious inland destinations.

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city. For pizzas and other Italian fare, Bicicletta in the New Acton Pavilion is a popular choice. La Cantina, in Narrabundah, also offers family-friendly Italian dining.

For budget dining, try the Food Court Family Restaurant in Dickson, where the buffet features seafood, pasta, Chinese, salads and dessert, along with free soft drink refills.

T TAPAS AND PUB FOOD Canberra & Capital Region Truffle Festival dinner, Y Yarrh Wines

TOP RATING CUISINE Savour the region’s best cuisine at one of the eateries rated by the ‘bible’ of good food, The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2013. Topping the list is Aubergine, also named the ACT’s top restaurant in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide and the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence.

Aubergine rated two hats in the SMH Guide, while Courgette, Italian and Sons, the Lanterne Rooms and Ottoman Cuisine each rated a hat. With food that is ‘art on a plate’, Sage has attracted rave reviews from many quarters.

FAMILY F FAMIL AMILY DINING AMILY Wagamama in the North Quarter of the Canberra Centre caters for ‘mini noodlers’ with Asian-inspired kids’ meals and as a bonus your child can eat free when any main meal is purchased. Enjoy Chinese/Malaysian at Timmy’s Kitchen in Manuka or Turkish fare at the Turkish Pide House in Woden and the 32

For authentic tapas, try the extensive menu at Legends Spanish Restaurant in Manuka.

In nearby Barton, indulge in the rich melange of flavours at Hotel Realm’s Ostani Lounge Bar Restaurant. Honkytonks in the city is a cool venue serving tacos, salsa and hot dogs.

For a touch of style, try the shared tasting plates at Tongue & Groove in the heart of the city, Soju Girl on Northbourne Avenue, the funky new Playground bar in Garema Place, or Muddle Bar on West Row. Canberra has many pubs serving hearty, inexpensive food.

In the city, head to King O’Malley’s — the official pub of the Centenary year, PJ O’Reilly’s or the Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery. Cook your own steak at the Uni Pub in the city or the Kingston Hotel. Zierholz Premium Brewery has two outlets, in Fyshwick and at the University of Canberra in Bruce, where you can enjoy a wide variety of food with locally crafted beers. Canberra’s many licensed clubs also offer good-value meals.

DINE WITH A VIEW VIEW For spectacular views over Canberra, visit the revolving Alto atop Black Mountain Tower.

Onred has fine views from Red Hill Lookout and lures diners with creative dishes

highlighting fresh seasonal produce.

Sophisticated Waters Edge has views across the lake and up Anzac Parade to the Australian War Memorial, while the Boat House by the Lake is cosy in winter and hard to beat on sunny days. For a more casual lakeside experience, settle into Bookplate at the National Library of Australia or grab some fish and chips from the Canberra Yacht Club in Yarralumla.

HOT SPOTS IN THE SUBURBS Nestled in the suburbs you’ll find casual yet stylish eateries that are worth a detour.

At Lyneham in the inner north, head to Tilley’s Devine Cafe Gallery, a Canberra icon or Ellacure for modern Australian cuisine in Bruce. Try European bistro-style dishes with a twist at Pulp Kitchen in Ainslie or creative Asian cuisine at the Lanterne Rooms in Campbell. Enjoy Fijian-Indian specialties at Rama’s, a neighbourhood favourite in Pearce, or relax and enjoy the eclectic surrounds of A Bite to Eat in Chifley. Some of Canberra’s best fine dining can be found at the Artisan in Narrabundah and Pistachio Dining at Torrens.

GREAT COFFEE Canberra abounds with outdoor cafes to get your caffeine fix and you can also find a good quality brew inside most major attractions, including the National Film & Sound Archive which has a delightfully quirky cafe with cinematic theme. Try Cream and Tosolini’s in the city; Idelic Cafe and Silo Bakery in Kingston; Zucchero, Public or Urban Pantry in Manuka; Urban Food Store + Cafe and Mocan & Green Grout at New Acton; or

The Ginger Room at Old Parliament House

3Seeds, Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets

Farmers Daughter and Beess & Co at Yarralumla. Lonsdale Street Roasters, in two locations in Braddon, and Two Before Ten, in the city, roast their beans onsite while Bean & Grain at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, is a great spot for breakfast with at least a dozen different bagels on offer.

INDULGENT TREATS Dream Cuisine is a hidden gem tucked away in the industrial suburb of Fyshwick.

Producing what many have described as Australia’s finest macarons; including the hugely popular salted caramel and an award-winning pistachio and lime macaron.

The kitchen can be seen through a window of the cafe, where you can enjoy pizza and patisserie items. Indulge in delicious breads and pastries from Silo Bakery in Kingston, or at Belconnen’s Knead Patisserie, where the chocolate ganache tart is to die for.

Experience a ‘chocolate mood’ at Max Brenner in Westfield Belconnen or visit Koko Black in the city for truffles, pralines and divine hot chocolate drinks. Pick up Lindsay & Edmunds’s fine handmade organic chocolate at various outlets around town.

Enjoy a sumptuous traditional high tea at the historic Hyatt Hotel Canberra, or afternoon tea treats at Cafe Societea in Griffith. Another spot for high tea is Benedict House in nearby Queanbeyan.

WINTER FEASTS Indulge in midwinter celebrations with a delicious line-up of events and experiences.

Celebrate the magic of truffles with cooking classes, truffle hunts, lectures and truffleinspired menus during the Canberra and Capital Region Truffle Festival, from June to August. Throughout August, visit the venues holding special events as part of the Fireside Festival. Grazing, in particular, has become famous for its sell-out duck and pinot dinners. It’s all about curling up by a crackling fire, tasting the best winter cuisine, enjoying quality cool climate wine and immersing yourself in winter.

Wagamama, Civic

COOKING CLASSES Learn from the best and test your culinary skills at a great line-up of cooking classes.

Try 3seeds at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, Cooking Coordinates at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets or Maple + Clove at the Realm in Barton. Kids aged two to 16 will be inspired at Kid’s Pantry, in Garran.

Urban Pantry, Manuka

REGIONAL PRODUCE Canberra has a thriving Slow Food movement and many outlets for people interested in buying direct from small local producers.

The Choku Bai Jo shops in North Lyneham and Curtin stock almost exclusively local produce, while the Saturday morning Capital Region Farmers Market at Exhibition Park is one of Australia’s largest and most authentic farmers markets. For locally produced olives, olive oil and home-style dishes, visit Grandma’s Little Bakery overlooking picturesque Fedra Olive Grove on the Federal Highway at Collector, 40 minutes from Canberra. In the Murrumbateman region, pop into Gallagher Wines for locally produced cheeses and Chocolate d’Or for exquisite Robyn Rowe chocolates. Poachers Pantry produces wonderful smoked foods and is one of the stops on the Poachers Way, a self-guided drive of boutique food, wine and accommodation.

GRANDMA’S LITTLE BAKERY Visit the award-winning bakery, cafe/ restaurant and shop nestled between Canberra and Goulburn in the heart of the Fedra Olive Grove. Inspired by our real grandma’s recipes from all over the world.

Enjoy freshly baked sweet and savoury pastries, gourmet pies, homestyle meals and barista -brewed coffee while taking in the spectacular view over the olive grove.

Browse Grandma’s shop for a variety of homemade produce and local produce.

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PHONE WEB

9am–4pm daily Inside Fedra Olive Grove, 5796 Federal Highway, Collector NSW 02 4848 0240 grandmasbakery.com.au

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Wine

Small enough to have an intimate cellar door experience and meet the winemaker, yet large enough to find all the varieties of a premium wine growing region, Canberra District wineries have much to offer. This growing region is producing distinctive award-winning cool climate wines.

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Helm Wines

Tim Kirk, winemaker of the famous Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier, Clonakilla

Lambert Vineyards

The range in temperature, vineyard elevations, soil types and the winemaker’s skill combine to create wines that are winning increased recognition from around the world for their quality and uniqueness.

Most wineries are within 35 minutes drive of the city. Many visitors are surprised to find several boutique wineries on the city’s fringes.

The tranquil rural countryside around the ACT is home to 140 vineyards and more than 30 boutique cellar doors. They are small and often personal, providing an interactive experience. Visitors are often served by the winemaker, and so they can learn first-hand the passion and expertise that goes into each and every wine.

Lark Hill Biodynamic Winery and Restaurant

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SPECIAL EDITION

The Canberra District has a great variation in altitude and micro-climates that makes it unique as a growing region. With vineyards up to an altitude of 850m, every classic variety performs magnificently somewhere in the region.

Did you know that more than 100 years ago one of the early industries of the Canberra area was grape growing and winemaking?

Since the 1970s, winemaking has gone ahead in leaps and bounds in the region, with increasing recognition for its premium cool-climate wines. So it’s fitting that the Canberra District wineries are producing three commemorative wines to mark the Centenary of Canberra in 2013.

LIQUID GEOGRAPHY The Canberra District produces outstanding Shiraz and Riesling, but many other varieties also thrive. The renowned Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is a true icon, receiving countless accolades and setting a benchmark for the blend around the country. Clonakilla winemaker Tim Kirk likes to think of wine as liquid geography — an expression of a region’s altitude, climate, soils, grapes and people combining to produce a unique geography.

Canberra winemakers have drawn on the slogan to highlight the diversity of their region.

Jeir Creek Wines

The Centenary Riesling and Centenary Shiraz are from the 2008 vintage, reflecting the 100 year anniversary of the selection of Canberra as the site for the nation’s capital.

The Centenary Sparkling wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the 2011 vintage. These special commemorative wines are available through the Canberra District Wine Industry Association. canberrawines.com.au/centenary

MURRUMBATEMAN DIVERSITY OF STYLES In addition to the classic varieties that do so well, Canberra District winemakers are perfecting a wide variety of alternative varieties and styles. Look out for Mount Majura Vineyard’s Tempranillo and Graciano, Lark Hill’s Grüner Veltliner, Surveyor’s Hill Touriga Nacional, Lerida Estate’s Zenzi Rosato Frizzante and Granitevale Estate’s Pink Ice, a vibrant dessert wine made from Shiraz.

A pleasant 40-minute drive along the Barton Highway brings you to the picturesque Murrumbateman area, where you can visit wineries, meet a cheesemaker and chocolatemaker, soak up some history and sample regional produce at local cafes and restaurants.

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Cafe Lerida at Lerida Estate, Lake George

Enjoy gourmet food with your favourite wine while taking in the outstanding views of Lake George and surrounds.

Lark Hill Vineyard Restaurant, Bungendore Match superb Biodynamic wine with seasonal local produce in a beautiful rural setting overlooking the vineyard on the Lake George escarpment.

Mount Majura Vineyard

HILLS OF HALL Just 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre, three cellar doors in the rolling hills of Hall provide magnificent vistas of Canberra and the Brindabella Ranges. Take in the view while enjoying a glass of wine, a tasting platter or lunch, and occasional live music.

BUNGENDORE,, W WAMBOIN AND LAKE GEORGE Along the Federal Highway to the north of the city, the Lake George vignerons produce fabulous wines, and there are several awardwinning restaurants and cellar doors in and around the historic villages of Gundaroo, Collector, Bungendore and Wamboin.

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Grazing, Gundaroo, part of the Poacher's Way

WINERY DINING Feast overlooking the vines and picturesque countryside where delicious food is matched with cool climate wines.

Lambert Vineyards, Wamboin

Flint in the Vines at Shaw Vineyard Estate, Murrumbateman

With a cosy fireplace for winter warmth and an outdoor terrace for summer dining, Flint in the Vines offers fine food in a stylish but relaxed setting.

Poachers Pantry and Wily Trout Vineyard, Hall

Dine al fresco or by the cosy fire, enjoying classic bistro-style dishes, wood-fired pizzas or the degustation menu with matching wine.

Spoil your tastebuds with a tasting of Poachers’ smoked goods matched to Wily Trout wines or enjoy a meal in the charming Smokehouse Cafe.

Pomegranate Bistro at Surveyor’s Hill Vineyards, Wallaroo

Capital Wines Epicurean Centre, Gundaroo

Homegrown olives and olive oil, free-range eggs and seasonal fruit are used in a locally inspired menu, along with organic seasonal vegetables from a neighbouring farm.

Dine in the iconic Grazing Restaurant or in the adjacent cafe, where the region’s rich produce is matched with the finest local wines. Take a stroll in the flourishing kitchen garden.

Pankhurst Wines

Capital Wines Epicurean Centre, Gundaroo

WINING AND DINING If you can’t make it to a winery, you can taste Canberra District wines at the following restaurants and wine bars.  Aubergine, Griffith  Benchmark Wine Bar, city  Grazing, Gundaroo  Lanterne Rooms, Campbell

Lerida Estate

 Mezzalira, city  Ottoman Cuisine, Barton  Pistachio Dining, Torrens  Rubicon, Griffith  Sage, Braddon  Silo Bakery, Kingston  The Boat House by the Lake, Barton

WINE FESTIVALS V VALS AND EVENTS Summerside Festival, February Follow the Poacher’s Way and enjoy al fresco food, wine and special events.

 The Chairman & Yip, city

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival, April

 The Ginger Room at Old Parliament House

Celebrate the beautiful autumn, when grapes are harvested and turned into wine.

 Thirst Wine Bar & Eatery, city  Waters Edge, Parkes

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

Shaw Vineyard Estate

Fireside Festival, August Curl up by the fire and indulge at one of the many food and wine events.

Murrumbateman Moving Feast, October long weekend Travel from winery to winery, sampling signature dishes with specially matched wines.

Canberra International Riesling Challenge, October Join a public tasting and sample great Riesling from around the world.

Wine, Roses and all that Jazz, November Relax to live entertainment in the vineyards as you sample award-winning wine and gourmet food.

For more information visit canberrawines.com.au

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Nightlife

Down an ale at a traditional Irish pub or sip a martini at a stylish cocktail bar. Cheer on your favourite team in a sports bar or dance the night away at a club. For a relaxed night out catch a film or see live performing arts.

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Knightsbridge Penthouse, Braddon

Tongue & Groove, Civic

CITY AND BRADDON Many of Canberra’s best cocktail bars, clubs and pubs can be found around Garema Place and nearby City Walk. Tongue & Groove on Bunda Street buzzes with laid back tunes seven days a week. Enjoy a selection of wines, local and imported beers and edgy cocktails.

Nearby, check out HonkyTonks, a new bar bursting with atmosphere and a distinct Melbourne vibe, and the ever cool Hippo Lounge Bar upstairs in Garema Place. Just around the corner, there’s the Transit Bar underneath Canberra City YHA on Akuna Street and gay club Cube, off City Walk.

If a pub is more your style head to the official Centenary year pub King O’Malley’s for live music, top food and local entertainment from Thursday to Sunday. Not far away, try an award-winning brew from the Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery or an ale at PJ O’Reillys.

The 1920s Sydney and Melbourne Buildings boast several night spots including Mooseheads, Muddle Bar and Soju Girl.

Make your way along Northbourne Avenue to Mercury Bar and Kremlin Bar with its extensive vodka menu or head to Northbar/ Meche and ICBM. Canberra’s biggest pub, the Uni Pub, is a short walk away and features DJs, live music and sporting coverage.

In nearby Braddon, check out Knightsbridge Penthouse, an edgy lounge bar featuring eclectic decor and lighting, and Debacle, a great little bar serving ales, wines and pizzas.

KINGSTON AND MANUKA These established inner south precincts are known for their diverse night scene, from upmarket and sophisticated to understated and relaxed. In Green Square in Kingston try the Durham for a friendly pub experience.

Just across the street you’ll find fine beers at the Belgian Beer Cafe. On Kennedy Street, check out the up tempo lounge bar at the Kennedy Room. In Franklin Street, Manuka, enjoy tapas and cocktail at the cool Vinyl Room or sip boutique beer at Public Bar & Dining Room. At Manuka Terrace on Flinders Way, Turkish and Moroccan-inspired cocktails await at the Bah.

King O’Malley’s, Civic

DICKSON, LYNEHAM AND O’CONNOR In a large art deco inspired corner building, Sub-Urban fashionably dominates the inner north suburb of Dickson. It encompasses an Aussie Pub, classy wine bar and iconic Italian restaurant, offering great live music and a sunny beer garden. Nearby, Trinity has a seemingly endless cocktail menu. Just a suburb away in Lyneham is Tilley’s Devine Cafe and Gallery, while popular pub Duxton is at O’Connor shops.

Sub-Urban, Dickson

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For more details on hip and happening night spots go to outincanberra.com.au

CINEMA Catch a movie in the city at the Dendy Canberra Centre or head to cinemas at Belconnen, Manuka, Tuggeranong or Woden.

The National Film and Sound Archive’s cinema, Arc, screens a regular program of classic films and home-grown films take to the stage at Commonwealth Park in February for the Movie Extra Tropfest short film festival.

Enjoy an intimate cinematic experience at NewActon Nishi Precinct, at the Palace Electric Cinema.

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 as well as national and international performers at the Street Theatre, Childers Street in the city. Enjoy a first-class performance at the School of Music, part of the Australian National University.

KING O’MALLEY’S PUB OF THE CENTENARY 1913–2013 Canberra’s favourite, King O’Malley’s, is where the locals come to meet and relax over a pint of ale and a delicious meal.

The Australian Hotels Association has again awarded King O’Malley’s the ‘Best Live Entertainment Venue’ in the Capital.

OPEN

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11am–late daily, closed Christmas Day 131 City Walk, Canberra city 02 6257 0111 kingomalleys.com.au

Have a flutter at Casino Canberra on Allara Street. The casino has live bands every Friday and Saturday night and 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.

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Events calendar 2013

Our calendar of events for the Centenary year is jam packed with diverse activities to experience. From fast cars to folk music and Floriade, Australia’s Celebration of spring, the city offers something for everyone.

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ENLIGHTEN, artwork created by The Electric Canvas, National Library of Australia

Summernats Car Festival

Summer

SPORTS SUPER 15 RUGBY: BRUMBIES

TOULOUSE-LAUTREC: P PARIS & THE MOULIN ROUGE

CANBERRA STADIUM

 16 February vs Reds

UNTIL 2 APRIL

 9 March vs Waratahs

N AT I O N A L G A L L E R Y O F A U S T R A L I A

Explore the dance halls, cafe-concerts, brothels and theatres through ToulouseLautrec’s insightful paintings, drawings, posters and prints which capture the essence of his Parisian characters and haunts.

SUMMERNATS CAR FESTIVAL V VAL 3–6 JANUARY E X H I B I T I O N PA R K I N C A N B E R R A

Australia’s ultimate car show, Summernats is a spectator’s paradise. Catch street machines, show cars, traders’ pavilions, live bands, the Kids’ Zone and more.

 30 March vs Bulls 2013 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, Karrie Webb, courtesy of Golf Australia

25 JANUARY F E D E R AT I O N M A L L , PA R L I A M E N T H O U S E

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.

AUSTRALIA USTRALIA DAY DAY A CELEBRATIONS 26 JANUARY C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

Come and celebrate what’s great about being an Aussie in the nation’s capital with an Aussie breakfast. Don’t miss the fireworks finale on Lake Burley Griffin.

CAPITALSUMMER MULTI SPORT EVENT 25–27 JANUARY

 5 April vs Kings  27 April vs Force  5 May vs Crusaders

PRIME MINISTER’S XI 29 JANUARY M A N U K A O VA L

Don’t miss the inaugural day-night match, when Ricky Ponting captains the Prime Minister’s XI team of talented young cricketers.

It’s Ponting’s final match as the team takes on the West Indies under the new lights.

SUMMERSIDE FESTIVAL V VAL AUSTRALIA USTRALIA CELEBRATES CELEBRATES LIVE

Australia Celebrates Live

 31 May vs Hurricanes  7 June vs Rebels AFL: GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY GIANTS MANUKA OVAL

 8 March vs Essendon (pre-season)  13 April vs St Kilda  27 April vs Gold Cost Suns  6 July vs Western Bulldogs

FEBRUARY

NRL: RaideRs

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

CANBERRA STADIUM

Follow the Poacher’s Way and discover hidden secrets during this month long regional alfresco food and wine festival with master classes, twilight garden concerts and art exhibitions.

 24 March vs Dragons  7 April vs Rosters  13 April vs Warriors  12 May vs Knights  10 June vs Broncos  15 June vs Panthers

NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA OPENING 2 FEBRUARY It opens to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra and features different types of threatened and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world. The design 100 Forests 100 Gardens models its walkways and plantings on Walter Burley Griffin’s vision, running parallel to the water, and allowing long views to the lake and distant landscapes.

2013 ISPS HANDA ANDA W WOMEN’S OMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN

R O N D T E R R A C E , C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

14–17 FEBRUARY

One of the most exciting new multi sporting events with running, cycling and triathlon events in multiple age groups.

R O YA L C A N B E R R A G O L F C LU B

See many of the world’s top 50 women players compete in the picturesque Westbourne Woods (LPGA Tour status).

 7 July vs Cowboys  20 July vs Eels  2–5 August vs Storm  16–19 August vs Bulldogs  23–26 August vs Sea Eagles  6–9 September vs Sharks

WNBL: CANBERRA CAPITALS BASKETBALL AIS ARENA

 19 January vs Dandenong  25 January vs Bulleen  1 February ebruary vs Townsville  15 February ebruary vs West Coast

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Summernats Car Festival

Summer

SPORTS SUPER 15 RUGBY: BRUMBIES

TOULOUSE-LAUTREC: P PA PARIS RIS & THE MOULIN ROUGE

CANBERRA STADIUM

 16 February vs Reds

UNTIL 2 APRIL

 9 March vs Waratahs

N AT I O N A L G A L L E R Y O F A U S T R A L I A

Explore the dance halls, cafe-concerts, brothels and theatres through ToulouseLautrec’s insightful paintings, drawings, posters and prints which capture the essence of his Parisian characters and haunts.

SUMMERNATS SUMMERNAT A S CAR FESTIVAL AT TIV TIVAL 3–6 JANUARY E X H I B I T I O N PA R K I N C A N B E R R A

Australia’s ultimate car show, Summernats is a spectator’s paradise. Catch street machines, show cars, traders’ pavilions, live bands, the Kids’ Zone and more.

 30 March vs Bulls 2013 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, Karrie Webb, courtesy of Golf Australia

25 JANUARY F E D E R AT I O N M A L L , PA R L I A M E N T H O U S E

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 Y awards.

AUSTRALIA DAY DA CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATION A ATION S 26 JANUARY C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

Come and celebrate what’s great about being an Aussie in the nation’s capital with an Aussie breakfast. Don’t miss the fireworks finale on Lake Burley Griffin.

CAPITAL CAPITALSUMMER IT SUMMER ITAL MULTI L SPORT EVENT LTI 25–27 JANUARY

 5 April vs Kings  27 April vs Force  5 May vs Crusaders

PRIME MINISTER’S XI 29 JANUARY M A N U K A O VA L

Don’t miss the inaugural day-night match, when Ricky Ponting captains the Prime Minister’s XI team of talented young cricketers.

It’s Ponting’s final match as the team takes on the West Indies under the new lights.

SUMMERSIDE FESTIVAL TIV TIVAL AUSTRALIA A CE CELEBRATES LEBRATE A S LIVE ATE

Australia Celebrates Live

 31 May vs Hurricanes  7 June vs Rebels AFL: GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY GIANTS MANUKA OVAL

 8 March vs Essendon (pre-season)  13 April vs St Kilda  27 April vs Gold Cost Suns  6 July vs Western Bulldogs

FEBRUARY

NRL: RaideRs

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

CANBERRA STADIUM

Follow the Poacher’s Way and discover hidden secrets during this month long regional alfresco food and wine festival with master classes, twilight garden concerts and art exhibitions.

 24 March vs Dragons  7 April vs Roosters  13 April vs Warriors  12 May vs Knights  10 June vs Broncos  15 June vs Panthers

NATIONAL NA NATION AL ARBORETUM CANBERRA AO OPENING PENING 2 FEBRUARY It opens to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra and features different types of threatened and symbolic trees from around Australia and the world. The design 100 Forests 100 Gardens models its walkways and plantings on Walter Burley Griffin’s vision, running parallel to the water, and allowing long views to the lake and distant landscapes.

2013 ISPS HANDA A WOMEN’ WOMEN’S S AUSTRALIAN OPEN

R O N D T E R R A C E , C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

14–17 FEBRUARY

One of the most exciting new multi sporting events with running, cycling and triathlon events in multiple age groups.

R O YA L C A N B E R R A G O L F C LU B

See many of the world’s top 50 women players compete in the picturesque Westbourne Woods (LPGA A Tour status).

 7 July vs Cowboys  20 July vs Eels  2–5 August vs Storm  16–19 August vs Bulldogs  23–26 August vs Sea Eagles  6–9 September vs Sharks

WNBL: CANBERRA CAPITALS BASKETBALL AIS ARENA

 19 January vs Dandenong  25 January vs Bulleen  1 February vs Townsville wnsville  15 February vs West Coast

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National Folk Festival

FM 104.7 SKY SKYFIRE K FIRE 25 KY 16 MARCH

AUSTRALIAN RUNNING FESTIVAL V VAL

C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K , PA R K E S

13–14 APRIL

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 FM 104.7.

E V E N T H U B , T E LO P E A PA R K

MONT 24 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE 23–24 MARCH E A S T K O W E N FO R E S T

Ride the kow in Australia’s most popular 24-hour bike race over new and expanded mountain bike trails.

NATIONAL FOLK OLK FESTIVAL FESTIVAL V VAL 28 MARCH –1 APRIL E X H I B I T I O N PA R K I N C A N B E R R A

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

AUSTRALIAN WAR W MEMORIAL OPEN DAY A AY

Get moving and select the 5km or 10km fun run around the iconic Parliamentary Triangle or meet the challenge of the ultra marathon, marathon or half marathon.

RUGBY LEAGUE TEST: AUSTRALIA USTRALIA KANGAROOS KANGAROOS VS NEW EW Z ZEALAND EALAND KIWIS 19 APRIL C A N B E R R A S TA D I U M

Don’t miss this compelling Anzac test match between the best players in rugby league.

ANZAC DAY A AT THE AY AUSTRALIAN WAR W MEMORIAL 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.

GROOVIN’ THE MOO

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

28 APRIL

Tanks, planes, guns and bands will be out on show at the first open day for six years. It will be an exciting occasion for the whole family.

THE MEADOWS, UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

6–7 APRIL VA R I O U S V E N U E S

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.

Dawn Service, Anzac Day, Australian War Memorial

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6 APRIL

CANBERRA ANBERRA D DISTRICT ISTRICT WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL V VAL

Canberra & Capital Region Truffle Festival

Featuring touring national and international acts from all genres, this single day music event has emerged as a highly popular fixture on the Australian festival circuit.

CANBERRA ANBERRA IINTERNATIONAL NTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL V VAL

Winter TURNER FROM THE TATE T TATE:: THE MAKING OF A MASTER 1 JUNE – 8 SEPTEMBER N AT I O N A L G A L L E R Y O F A U S T R A L I A

The exhibition draws from the Tate’s extensive collection of JMW Turner’s work, comprising 45 finished oil paintings complemented by 70 works on paper including sketches and watercolours.

CANBERRA ANBERRA & C CAPITAL APITAL REGION TRUFFLE FESTIVAL V VAL LATE JUNE TO EARLY EARL AUGUST AUGUST

10–19 MAY A AY

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

Indulge in a ‘taste of mid-winter magic’ showcasing local black truffles. Take part in truffle dinners, tastings, cooking demonstrations, truffle hunts and more.

Listen to brilliant international and Australian artists in venues such as embassies, national attractions and churches.

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Floriade NightFest

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS VS BRUMBIES RUGBY UNION

2013 AUSTRALIAN OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS

18 JUNE

12–18 AUGUST

C A N B E R R A S TA D I U M

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

Don’t miss this sell out match with the Brumbies competing against the British and Irish Lions, the best international players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Be part of a ‘Festival of Squash’ at Australia’s peak tournament, featuring some of the world’s best players on innovative all-glass courts.

NATIONAL CAPITAL DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spring 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships

29–30 JUNE

SHIMANO MTB GRAND PRIX

AIS ARENA

1 SEPTEMBER

Enjoy the glitz and glamour of Australia’s leading professional and amateur dancers competing in Latin American, Ballroom and New Vogue dance styles.

S T R O M LO F O R E S T PA R K

FIRESIDE FESTIVAL V VAL

FLORIADE NIGHTFEST

See Australia’s best mountain bike endurance racers compete for four or eight hours. They’ll race solo or in teams and explore some of the best mountain bike trails in Australia.

WEEKENDS IN AUGUST

FLORIADE

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

14 SEPTEMBER – 13 OCTOBER

Firesides, flavours and friends mean plenty of fireside 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.

C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

Floriade, Australia’s celebration of spring, transforms Commonwealth Park into a tapestry of colour. 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, craft and much more.

25–29 SEPTEMBER C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

Experience Floriade as it comes magically to life at night with spectacular lighting, live entertainment, bustling night markets and illuminated flower beds. See breathtaking views from the giant ferris wheel. Enjoy a drink from the night bars or grab a bite to eat.

MURRUMBATEMAN MOVING FEAST 5–6 OCTOBER VA R I O U S V E N U E S

Escape to the Murrumbateman wine region and tantalise your tastebuds with exceptional wines matched with gourmet delights.

Indulge at cafes, wineries and B&Bs.

SPIN: CANBERRA’ CANBERRA’S ANBERRA S ANBERRA’ WEEKENDS ON WHEELS 5–6, 12–13 OCTOBER VA R I O U S V E N U E S

Come to a wild celebration of anything and everything that spins. From bicycles to caravans to wheelchairs, rollerblades and skateboards, spinning wheels and potters’ wheels, CDs and much more.

Thoroughbred Park

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National Multicultural Festival

Floriade

WEMBO WORLD SOLO 24 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

WINE, ROSES AND ALL THAT JAZZ

12–13 OCTOBER

VA R I O U S V E N U E S

S T R O M LO F FO O R E S T PA R K

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

Catch the action and intense competition when the world’s top riders compete.

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 individuals, the terrain, the clock and themselves to try to complete the most laps in 24 hours.

CANBERRA ANBERRA N NARA ARA CANDLE FESTIVAL V VAL 26 OCTOBER C A N B E R R A N A R A P E A C E PA R K

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

CANBERRA ANBERRA IINTERNATIONAL NTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL V VAL DATES TBC OCTOBER – NOVEMBER DENDY CINEMA CANBERRA AND ARC CINEMA, N AT I O N A L F I L M A N D S O U N D A R C H I V E

Don’t miss this special season of international art house films and a showcase of Australian film industry.

2–3 NOVEMBER

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

MAPPING OUR WORLD: TERRA INCOGNITA TO AUSTRALIA 7 NOVEMBER – 9 MARCH 2014

Summer

N AT I O N A L L I B R A R Y O F A U S T R A L I A

Don’t miss this world first to coincide with this year's Centenary of Canberra and the Bicentenary of Matthew Flinders’ chart in 2014. See 85 spectacular maps, atlases, globes and scientific instruments drawn from Australia, the Vatican Library, the British Library and the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

IRONMAN 70.3 CANBERRA (TRIATHLON) 15 DECEMBER VA R I O U S V E N U E S

Test your fitness in this major category 1 round of the Australian triathlon calendar around scenic and iconic Lake Burley Griffin.

REMEMBRANCE DAY A AT THE AY AUSTRALIAN WAR W MEMORIAL

NEW YEAR’S IN THE CITY

11 NOVEMBER

CITY CBD

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

Welcome in 2014 with a giant street party in the heart of the city. See fireworks over City Hill at 9.00pm 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.

Share a minute’s silence at 11.00am 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.

FORESHORE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL V VAL DATE TBC NOVEMBER S TA G E 8 8 , C O M M O N W E A LT H PA R K

Watch a fantastic line-up of Australian and International talent. Foreshore is a highly anticipated youth music event and its venue, surrounded by iconic national landmarks, sets it apart from all others.

31 DECEMBER

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

Clonakilla, Wine, Roses and all that Jazz

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Shopping

Are you in the mood for some retail therapy? There are plenty of options throughout the city and beyond. From boutiques to shopping malls and markets selling locally designed and produced goods, our guide will help you find that hidden gem.

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Lonsdale Street Traders, Braddon

Canberra Centre, Civic

Shop Handmade, Civic

CITY The city’s shopping hub at the Canberra Centre on Bunda Street offers contemporary and innovative retail and leisure experiences.

There’s more than 300 retail outlets, plus cinemas, and an alfresco dining and cafe strip known as the North Quarter. Department and specialty stores such as Apple abound and there’s plenty of popular designer fashion labels such as sass & bide, Hugo Boss, SABA, G-Star Raw, Wittner Shoes, Bardot, Guess, Veronika Maine, Country Road and Trenery.

Step outside the Canberra Centre and you’ll find boutiques, street fashion, alternative music and independent book stores in arcades in City Walk and Garema Place.

Towards the direction of Casino Canberra you’ll find the delightful Shop Handmade — a concept store showcasing the talents of local and interstate designers with jewellery, toys and clothing.

Callahan Bicycles Canberra, Lonsdale Street Traders, Braddon

LONSDALE STREET, BRADDON Discover original designers, stylish Australian fashions and unusual handcrafted gifts and homewares among an eclectic mix of outdoor retailers, pop up stores, restaurants, car yards, and hairdressing salons. Lonsdale Street is currently undergoing a rejuvenation and is just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. It’s also home to some great cafes, restaurants and bars.

MANUKA AND KINGSTON The small 1920s shopping centres of Manuka and Kingston are a 10-minute walk from each other. Splurge on Australian and international designer labels, beautiful antiques, gourmet food, high quality homewares and exquisite jewellery among the cafe-lined streets.

For information on the best of Canberra’s fashion and lifestyle check out outincanberra.com.au

WESTFIELD BELCONNEN Westfield Belconnen is the fashion, lifestyle, homewares and fresh food hub of Canberra’s north, offering over 250 stores. Visit the entertainment precinct where you’ll find Hoyts cinemas, the Dining Precinct and Tunzafun Mega Store. Enjoy the large variety of department stores including Myer, Kmart, Target and fashion choices from stores including Witchery, Oxford, Forever New, Glue, Ally Fashion, Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski and Wittner Shoes.

Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston

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Shopping

Dream Cuisine, Fyshwick

FYSHWICK SHWICK AND OUTLETS

PIALLIGO

This industrial suburb features a mix of retail businesses, from furniture and homeware stores to car yards, hardware stores, a popular vintage clothing store and shops selling household building supplies.

Leafy Pialligo, near the airport, offers nurseries, orchards, cafes, gift stores and Canberra’s famous Bisonhome, which produces internationally renowned stoneware and a variety of wooden objects and other homewares.

Canberra’s outlet shopping centre, DFO, is located on Canberra Avenue and Newcastle Street. You’ll find big brands and bargains up to 70 per cent off. There are more than 100 leading brands for fashion, footwear, luggage and homewares and electrical goods plus a kids play centre, Monkey Mania. The Homemaker Hub features leading furniture and homeware retailers such as Freedom, Jimmy Possum and Leather Republic.

Bisonhome, Pialligo

Outside DFO, there’re retail stores selling camping and outdoor goods, pet goods, chemist warehouse as well as sportswear stores Jerseys Megastore and Paul’s Warehouse.

WESTFIELD WODEN Visit one of Canberra’s largest shopping centres, conveniently located 10 minutes drive south of the Parliamentary Triangle. With more than 210 stores, Westfield Woden offers a Hoyts cinema complex and leading retailers such as David Jones, Big W, Harvey Norman, Country Road, Sportscraft, Witchery, Metalicus, Napoleon, Pandora, Australian Geographic, Trade Secret and an ABC Shop, to name a few. Myer will open here by the end of the year year. You won’t be short on choice for casual dining, with two restaurant precincts and the food court. Parking is free the first two hours and after 6pm.

HYPERDOME SHOPPING CENTRE Enjoy value and convenience with ample parking and over 170 specialty stores, including Target, Big W, Kmart, Harris Scarfe, JB Hi-Fi, Coles, Woolworths and Best & Less. With two hours free parking from Monday to Friday, as well free parking after 6pm on Friday and all weekend, you’ll have time to visit Tuggeranong valley’s premier dining precinct SouthLife on Anketell Street. Limelight Cinemas offer well-priced film tickets.

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National Library of Australia Bookshop

MAJURA AJURA PARK PARK A steady stream of shoppers make their way to Canberra’s newest shopping destination, home to superstores Costco, Masters Home Improvement and Australia’s largest Woolworths.

In addition to retail stores selling everything from fashion to Manchester such as Trade Secret, the Majura Park Shopping Centre features Big W, Dick Smith, Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Lollypop Playland and more than 30 speciality stores including a food court.

GOLD CREEK VILLAGE, NICHOLLS Wander through art galleries, gift shops and specialty stores, including Adore Tea and the Style Emporium, in this heritage village a short drive from the city centre. It’s a great spot to grab a bite to eat after exploring nearby attractions including Cockington Green Gardens, the Canberra Walk-in Aviary and the National Dinosaur Museum.

OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS The multi award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets, on most Sundays of the year and Saturdays in December in the lead up to Christmas, are held inside the old bus depot in Kingston. The markets are renowned for handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing, furniture, toys and regional food and wine.

HANDMADE MARKET Visit Canberra’s Handmade Market at the National Convention Centre — held over specific weekends in March, May, June, October and December — to browse an eclectic collection of goods produced by talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets under the one roof.

HALL MARKETS 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.

FRESH PRODUCE MARKETS Be tantalised by the array of fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, seafood, cakes, meats, cheese and more at Canberra’s fresh produce markets. See the region’s diversity reflected in the fresh seasonal produce at the Saturday morning Capital Region Farmers Market at EPIC in Mitchell or visit Canberra’s more established Belconnen Fresh Food Markets and Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets.

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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ADDRESS PHONE WEB

10am–4pm Sundays 10am–4pm Saturdays in December before Christmas

HANDMADE MARKET

SHOP HANDMADE

Canberra’s quarterly Handmade Market brings together talented artists, designers, stylists and gourmets all at one destination.

It is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate quality, handcrafted, and locally designed items.

Shop Handmade is a beautiful concept store in the heart of the city. Stocking only Australian handmade items and showcasing over 140 different designers, both local and interstate, Shop Handmade is truly unique.

Shop Handmade is the perfect place to shop local, support independent designers and find the perfect handmade gift.

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obdm.com.au

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* fashion event ADDRESS

21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston 02 6239 5306 or 02 6295 3331

10am – 4pm weekends 9 & 10 March, 4 May*, 8 & 9 June, 5 & 6 October, 7 & 8 December

PHONE WEB

National Convention Centre Canberra, Constitution Avenue

ADDRESS

02 6156 3274 handmadecanberra.com.au

CANBERRA’S PREMIER shopping attraction

PHONE WEB

9.30am–5pm Monday–Thursday, 9.30am–6pm Friday 9.30am–2pm, Saturday closed: Sunday City Walk Boulevard, Casino Canberra end 02 6156 3274 handmadecanberra.com.au

fashion

OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS

Myer and David Jones lead an outstanding collection of Australian and International fashion labels, along with a stunning range of specialty stores.

Experience local and international cuisine at Canberra Centre’s North Quarter - where dining and entertainment culture thrive day and night with an array of award winning restaurants and Premium Class Dendy Cinemas.

Canberra Centre - culture centre

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Bunda Street, Canberra City. Ph: 6247 5611 www.canberracentre.com.au

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QUEANBEYAN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

YOUNG VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

VISIT YASS VALLEY

Queanbeyan and the Visitor Information Centre are on ‘Q’ for everything...

For information on family friendly accommodation, great events, dining and entertainment, we’ve got it covered.

Our friendly staff are more than happy to help with information on the surrounding region and anything Queanbeyan.

Information is our speciality.

Escape to the country! Discover Young’s rich history and browse the wide variety of cafes, boutique shops, cool climate wineries and cherry/stone fruit orchards. With overnight accommodation for two people starting from $95, and just two hours from Canberra, there’s never been a better time to...

Feel Young, Visit Young

Just 45 minutes from Canberra, Yass Valley offers a variety of experiences. It has a proud heritage connection to early rural Australia, a modern food and wine scene and quality affordable accommodation. There’s never been a better time to take a short break, visit Yass Valley and experience how life should be...

OPEN

ADDRESS PHONE WEB

9am–5pm weekdays 9am–12pm weekends and public holidays, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

PHONE

02 6285 6307

WEB

visitqueanbeyan.com.au

1650 Alpine Way, CRACKENBACK NSW 2627 PH 1800 020 524 WEB lakecrackenback.com.au RESORT

Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa, bordering Kosciuszko National Park, is the perfect base to explore the region from sightseeing, local attractions, snow sports in winter, and the many summer activities including walking trails, mountain bikes, canoeing, archery, Segway eco tours, River Sled Tours, fly fishing, golf and tennis.

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ADDRESS

1 Farrer Place, Queanbeyan

LAKE CRACKENBACK RESORT & SPA

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Cuisine on Lake Crackenback Restaurant & Bar and Alpine Larder Cafe

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The Spa at Lake Crackenback

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Huge range of outdoor activities

ROOM TYPES

OPEN

Lake view apartments: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom · Mountain view chalets: studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom

9am–5pm weekdays 9.30am–4.00pm weekends and public holidays, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Railway Station, Lovell Street Young NSW 2594 1800 628 233 visityoung.com.au

OPEN

ADDRESS

PHONE WEB

9.30am – 4.30pm weekdays 10.00am – 4.00pm weekends and public holidays, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday 259 Comur Street Yass NSW 2582 1300 886 014 yassvalley.com.au

GADEN TROUT HATCHERY

COUNTRYLINK

Come see how four species of premier sport fish are bred and raised: Atlantic salmon as well as rainbow, brown and brook trout! View aquariums, visual displays and an informative DVD presentation, then go for a walk around the grounds with one of the experienced hatchery staff and feed the fish!

Visiting the Canberra region?

Let CountryLink take the hassle out of getting there.

OPEN

TOUR TIMES ADDRESS

PHONE WEB

10am–4pm daily, closed Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 10am and 2pm, 1 hour duration 224 Gaden Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627 02 6451 3400 dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/info/gaden

With up to three train services each day from Sydney and daily coach connections from Eden, Bombala, Yass and Cootamundra, CountryLink is the convenient, safe and affordable way to travel.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

PHONE WEB

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Region

Canberra is a central base for exploring the surrounding region. Within a few hours drive you can be in Australia’s high country exploring the New South Wales (NSW) Snowy Mountains, or the beautiful unspoilt coastline of the South Coast or quaint towns and villages in Capital Country.

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Thredbo

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Region

‘I had no idea that Canberra had a wine region. But as lunch progressed we learnt that there is good wine made here, and that the extremes of cold winters and really hot summers are perfect for cultivating good wine.’

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Country Guesthouse Schönegg, part of the Poacher’s Way

DIVERSE CAPITAL COUNTRY The region immediately surrounding the ACT offers world-class arts and crafts, historic towns and villages, spectacular manicured gardens, stunning nature and breathtaking vistas, gourmet delights and three wine regions all within 90 minutes from Canberra.

THE POACHER’S WA W WAY AY A Y— LIVE LIFE WELL Developed by a group of people inspired by the land and life, the Poacher’s Way is a collective of businesses that offer diverse experiences including dining, cool climate wines, arts, crafts, bed and breakfasts, horse riding excursions, day spas and much more.

Geranium House, part of the Poacher's Way

GOURMET FOOD AND WINE Gourmet delights can be found throughout the region and at the many winery cafes/ restaurants, country towns and along country lanes.

HISTORIC TOWNS

A chicken roaming at Grazing, Gundaroo, part of the Poacher’s Way

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The thriving and historic townships of Braidwood, Bungendore, Bowral, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Yass and Young and are among many within an easy drive from the capital.

Admire historic buildings, museums and galleries, antique stores, country fare and weekend markets.

Thredbo

SNOWY NOWY M NOW MOUNTAINS OUNTAINS HIGH COUNTRY Australia’s high country is a two and a half hour scenic drive from Canberra. To fully appreciate the beauty of the region, take the Kosciuszko Alpine Way or Snowy Valleys Way touring routes.

Discover alpine wildflowers, top ski resorts, wild brumbies, glacial lakes, trout fishing, mountain bike riding, trekking, bushwalking, horse riding and much more including Australia’s highest peak and one of the world’s famous ‘seven summits’, Mount Kosciuszko.

KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL ATIONAL PARK PARK This is one of the world’s great national parks and a year-round destination. See alpine and sub-alpine plant species, historic huts, bushwalks, glacial lakes and limestone caves.

Walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko for spectacular views (you can take the quad chair that operates year round from Thredbo ski resort part of the way) or trek the main range.

Hyams Beach

Boogie boarding, McKenzies Beach

SKI RESORTS The NSW ski fields await. Perisher, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass and the family friendly Selwyn Snowfields abound with skiers and snowboarders in winter. In summer Thredbo is open, offering bushwalking, chairlift rides, mountain biking, a bobsled and many summer events.

HORSERIDING Journey through Man from Snowy River country by horseback on a guided trek through the mountains. Treks from two hours to two or more days are offered and are suitable for novices to experienced riders.

UNSPOILT SOUTH COAST The pristine South Coast of NSW is a two hour drive from Canberra. Unspoilt coastlines, a fishing paradise, historic villages and nature parks are plentiful. The Grand Pacific Drive covers 140km of some of the most spectacular scenery and coastline in NSW.

SURF BEACHES The South Coast stretches from Wollongong in the north to Eden in the south. If driving from Canberra, your first beachside town will be Batemans Bay and you can choose to go north or south from there. Jervis Bay offers some of Australia’s cleanest waterways and whitest sands.

Grand Pacific Drive

WILDLIFE WATCHING AND FISHING TOURS

Fishing, South Coast

MORE M ORE INFORMATION Capital Country

Head out to sea on a commercial cruise to see dolphins and whales migrating along the coastline. Many of the marinas along the coast also offer fishing charters.

02 4823 4807 visitcapitalcountry.com.au

TOWNSHIPS

1800 636 525 snowymountains.com.au

Dotted along the coast and inland are small towns offering arts, crafts and homewares as well as wineries, museums, the water themed Jamberoo Acton Park and Mogo Zoo. Highlights include picturesque Berry, Kangaroo Valley, Tilba and Eden.

Snowy Mountains

South Coast 1800 802 528 southcoast.net.au

Mogo Zoo

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Right now in

GOULBURN

there are great indoor activities you’re invited to experience once you’ve finished with your great outdoor ones.

Just an hour from Canberra, it’s far enough from the city to feel like an escape but close enough that you won’t spend hours travelling. With dozens of attractions, restaurants and events to keep you and your family entertained, and accommodation ranging from B&Bs to campsites to more traditional hotels, Goulburn is the ideal place for that short break or a longer distraction.

1800 353 646

www.igoulburn.com

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Accommodation

The Canberra region offers accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from five star, boutique, and heritage-listed hotels and motels, serviced apartments, bed and breakfasts, backpackers and camping.

Tempting packages and great deals for short breaks and families are available by booking online at visitcanberra.com.au or calling 1300 554 114.

Booking ahead to secure accommodation of your choice during peak periods is recommended.

Diamant Hotel Canberra Clifton Suites on Northbourne

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East Hotel + Apartments

Mantra on Northbourne

Find your Abode in Canberra Abode - The Apartment Hotel offers stylish accommodation with all the amenities of home.

Conveniently located in the town centres of Gungahlin and Tuggeranong, whether you’re just stopping in or staying for an extended period of time, Abode is the perfect choice for your next stay in Canberra.

Both Abode Gungahlin and Tuggeranong offer apartment-style accommodation, complete with kitchenette, ensuite, laundry facilities, flat screen TV and sofa beds.

BOOK ONLINE AT

abodehotels.com.au or call

1300 1 ABODE

GUNGAHLIN / TUGGERANONG / WODEN (OPENING 2013)

Drink in the local scenery The Canberra District is home to many vineyards with more than 30 boutique cellar doors. Explore the diversity and unique characteristics of variety and style found nowhere else in the country and meet the winemakers in person.

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CANBERRA CITY YHA

CAPITAL EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS

CROWNE PLAZA CANBERRA

7 Akuna St, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6248 9155

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

1 Binara Street, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6247 8999

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/APARTMENT

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

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24 hour reception

AHA winning ‘The Haig’ Italian Restaurant

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Multishare · Double ensuite Family room

ROOM TYPES

Check-in open 24 hours

Studio Apartment · One bedroom Spa suites · Family rooms

HOTEL

Crowne Plaza Canberra is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre providing the perfect place for your next relaxing break or stimulating meeting.

Enjoy beautifully appointed guest rooms and four dining options, including the hotel’s signature restaurant, Redsalt. >

296 rooms, valet parking, secure car park and WiFi

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Close to national attractions, easy access to Canberra Airport

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Redsalt Restaurant, Atrium Lounge, Binara One Bar, in-room dining

ROOM TYPES

Superior, Deluxe or Premium room · Superior, Deluxe or Presidential suite

MANTRA ON NORTHBOURNE

ADINA APARTMENT HOTEL CANBERRA, JAMES COURT

QUEST CANBERRA

84 Northbourne Ave, CANBERRA ACT 2612 PH 02 6243 2500

74 Northbourne Ave, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6240 1234

Melbourne Building, 28 West Row, CANBERRA ACT 2601 PH 02 6243 2222

HOTEL/APARTMENT

Centrally located on the northside of Canberra’s CBD, the recently refreshed Mantra on Northbourne is a short stroll from the city’s thriving shopping and dining precinct, business centre and a plethora of famous attractions. >

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Leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium Apartments feature air conditioning, kitchen and laundry facilities Zipprestaurantbar is a warm, ambient restaurant boasting creative and modern cuisine

Hotel room · One or two bedroom apartment

APARTMENT

Centrally located and near the airport, Adina Apartment Hotel Canberra, James Court is minutes away from the Australian National University, Casino Canberra, National Convention Centre, National Gallery of Australia, Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley Griffin for a spot of fresh air. >

Surrounded by all the conveniences of Canberra CBD

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Fully equipped kitchen and laundry

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Adina is your home away from home

ROOM TYPES

One or two bedroom spa apartment

APARTMENT

Developed within the Heritage-listed Melbourne Building, Quest Canberra offers a variety of stylishly furnished studio, one and two bedroom apartments. The majority of apartments feature large balconies and have full, or semi, self-contained kitchen and laundry facilities. >

Easy access to the business and legal precincts of Canberra

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Short stroll to some of the finest restaurants, entertainment, shopping and attractions

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Parliament House is a mere 2kms away

ROOM TYPES

Studio · One and two bedroom apartment.

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HYATT HOTEL CANBERRA

BEST WESTERN PLUS GARDEN CITY HOTEL

MANUKA PARK SERVICED APARTMENTS

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

55 Jerrabomberra Ave, NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604 PH 02 6295 3322

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

HOTEL

HOTEL

Heritage listed, this 5 star hotel is located within a short stroll to Canberra’s leading attractions, galleries and museums.

Spacious 41sqm rooms with large marble bathrooms featuring separate shower and large soaking bath. All rooms have internet access and FOXTEL television. >

Complimentary Clubhouse Fitness Centre with pool, spa and sauna

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Traditional afternoon tea buffet served daily

ROOM TYPES

Park room · Park deluxe room Club room · Suite

Relax and unwind in the fully refurbished 4.5 star hotel nestled in Canberra’s innersouth, just five minutes drive from top tourist attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon, Lake Burley Griffin as well as popular Manuka and Kingston for restaurants and shopping. >

Free undercover parking and WiFi

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Free Foxtel and movie channels

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Onsite pool, gym, bar and restaurant

ROOM TYPES

Family owned and operated Manuka Park is ideally located five minutes from Canberra’s CBD, the Parliamentary Triangle and national attractions. Featuring one and two bedroom serviced apartments, which include fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms and laundry. Undercover, secure parking is also available. >

Walking distance to Manuka’s shopping and restaurant precinct

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FREE secure undercover car parking and onsite pool

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Air-conditioned comfort with modern kitchens, bathrooms and appliances

ROOM TYPES

One and two bedroom apartment

MEDINA SERVICED APARTMENTS CANBERRA

OXLEY COURT SERVICED APARTMENTS

QUALITY HOTEL WODEN

11 Giles St, KINGSTON ACT 2604 PH 02 6239 8100

9 Dawes St, KINGSTON ACT 2604 PH 02 6295 6216

Cnr Melrose and Launceston Sts, WODEN ACT 2606 PH 02 6281 7733

APARTMENT

Medina Serviced Apartments Canberra is situated in fashionable Kingston, a short stroll to restaurants, cafes and shopping.

Minutes’ drive away is the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Rose Gardens, National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and the National Museum of Australia. It’s the perfect base to discover Canberra. >

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Apartment space, style and hotel service

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Apartments offer full kitchen and laundry facilities

ROOM TYPES

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Standard queen · Deluxe queen Deluxe twin · Executive queen · Suite

APARTMENT

One, two or three bedroom apartment

APARTMENT

Are you in Canberra for business? Or visiting on a holiday? Or taking a longer stay? You can make yourself at home at Oxley Court, Kingston. >

Free wireless broadband and Foxtel

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Spacious living and dining area and large bedrooms

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Fully equipped modern kitchen and separate laundry

ROOM TYPES

One and two bedroom apartment

HOTEL

Proud winner of 2009 AHA Best Midrange Accommodation and attached to one of Canberra’s popular licensed clubs.

Located only minutes’ drive from national attractions; within walking distance to Westfield Woden and entertainment.

Quality Hotel Woden will suit all your needs, whether travelling for business or leisure. >

Large, modern spacious rooms, recently refurbished

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Free inhouse movies

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Minutes from national attractions and shopping

ROOM TYPES

King room · one bedroom suite · standard queen · standard double

BELCONNEN PREMIER INN

BEST WESTERN TALL TREES CANBERRA

EXHIBITION PARK IN CANBERRA

110 Benjamin Way, BELCONNEN ACT 2617 PH 02 6253 3633 or 1800 672 076

21 Stephen St, AINSLIE ACT 2602 PH 02 6247 9200

Cnr of Flemington Rd and Northbourne Ave, MITCHELL ACT 2911, PH 02 6205 4976 MOTEL

HOTEL

The Belconnen Premier Inn looks forward to welcoming you. Offering a variety of accommodation with the comfort of home intertwined with the services you would expect of a 4 star hotel. The self-contained apartments (some with spas), suites and rooms are modern, stylish and well appointed. Featuring a superb dining experience in Benjamin’s Brasserie for both breakfast and dinner, you are sure to be spoilt for choice. >

Hard wired broadband Internet (up to 500MB free per day)

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Complimentary car parking

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Benjamin’s Brasserie & Bar

ROOM TYPES

Standard · Deluxe · Family · Disabled access · One and two bedroom apartments

Best Western Canberra is a newly renovated and expanded quality hotel and motel.

Known as Canberra’s quiet alternative, the property is located in a leafy environment, only 3km from the CBD, and within easy reach of all major attractions. >

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CAMPGROUND

EPIC’s camping facilities are set on 70 hectares of unique country surroundings, only eight minutes north of the city and close to Canberra’s major attractions.

Over 100 powered sites including large sites for caravans and motor homes. >

Full amenities including facilities for the disabled

Flat-screen LCD TVs with Foxtel

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Quiet location

Oaktree Bistro onsite

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Canberra’s only pet friendly camping ground

Standard · Family · Deluxe · Executive

ROOM TYPES

Powered campsites · unpowered campsites

PARKLANDS APARTMENT HOTEL DICKSON

QUALITY HOTEL DICKSON

BEST WESTERN CENTRAL MOTEL & APARTMENTS

6 Hawdon Pl, DICKSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6262 7000

Cnr Badham and Cape Sts, DICKSON ACT 2602 PH 02 6247 4744

11 Antill St, QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620 PH 02 6298 8988

APARTMENT

The self-contained apartments are your home away from home. The two storey hotel has lift access from the car park and is surrounded by open spaces.

All studios and apartments are non smoking and boast a spacious living area separate to the bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning, opening windows and some rooms with balconies. >

One, two, three and four bedroom self-contained apartments

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Heated indoor pool and gymnasium

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Undercover BBQ area and undercover parking

ROOM TYPES

One, two, three and four bedroom apartment

HOTEL

Proud winner of 2010 and 2012 AHA Best Midrange Accommodation and is attached to one of Canberra’s most popular licensed clubs. Located only minutes from the city centre, close to national attractions, shopping and entertainment. Quality Hotel Dickson will suit all your needs.

MOTEL/APARTMENT

BEST WESTERN Central is the Capital Region’s premier four star motel, in a quiet location just ten minutes from Canberra’s finest tourist attractions.

Featuring a range of fully refurbished motel rooms and apartments, with bedding suitable for couples or families. >

Free onsite parking and WiFi

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Recently refurbished

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Pool, bar and restaurant

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Large spacious rooms

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Shopping only minutes from the hotel

Motel rooms and apartments sleeping up to five

ROOM TYPES

King spa · superior suite · standard queen · standard double

ROOM TYPES

Deluxe queen · deluxe twin · Executive queen · One and two bedroom apartments

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Fast facts

Some fast facts to help you on your visit to and around the nation’s capital. Here’s what you should know to get you started.

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Gibraltar Peak, Tidbinbilla

Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, part of the Poacher's Way

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

LOCATION

GETTING HERE

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

Getting to the nation’s capital is easy, whether you fly, drive, take a coach or catch a train.

FLY L LY

WEATHER The national capital’s four distinct seasons, each with its own beauty and charm, turn the city into a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the year with vibrant spring blossoms to a blanket of orange, red and gold leaves in autumn.

Season

Average minimum*

Average maximum*

Spring

6

19

Summer

12

27

Autumn

7

20

Winter

1

12

Fly into Canberra International Airport with Qantas, Virgin Australia or Brindabella Airlines.

The city centre is a 10 minute drive from the airport by taxi, hire car or shuttle bus.

Brindabella Airlines

1300 668 824

QANTAS

13 13 13

Virgin Australia

13 67 89

DRIVE With a good highway system linking Canberra to surrounding New South Wales, driving to Canberra is easy. Stop at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, at 330 Northbourne Avenue Dickson, for helpful information or call 1300 554 114.

* Degrees Celsius

RETAIL SHOPPING HOURS The city’s shopping centres are generally open 9am to 5.30pm weekdays, with late night shopping at the larger shopping malls until 9pm Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday openings generally from 10am to 4pm.

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES  visitcanberra.com.au  canberra100.com.au  events.act.gov.au  nationalcapital.gov.au  outincanberra.com.au  ridecanberra.com.au

SYDNEY Direct driving route: 3.5 hours Leave via the M5 tollway, connecting to Hume Highway M31. Take the exit after Goulburn on to the Federal Highway M23.

Scenic drive routes Leave via the Princes Motorway M1 and follow the coast road to Batemans Bay. Turn onto the Kings Highway B52 and head to Canberra via the historic towns of Braidwood and Bungendore. sydneymelbournetouring.com.au and grandpacificdrive.com.au

Poachers Pantry, part of the Poacher’s Way

‘If you are planning to holiday in Australia I would so recommend contacting @visitcanberra and go there. A brilliant place #humanbrochure RIC ALLPORT@SUPERTRIVIAGUY FOR HUMANBROCHURE.COM.AU

Take the Mittagong exit from the Hume Highway M31 and follow the Old Hume Highway through picturesque Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and Sutton Forest, and rejoin the Hume Highway M31 to Goulburn and Canberra. southern-highlands.com.au

Lake Burley Griffin

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Fast facts

High Court of Australia, Lake Burley Griffin

MELBOURNE Direct driving route: 8 hours

TRANSPORT ONCE YOU’RE HERE

Follow the City Link tollway to the Western Ring Road, connecting to the Hume Highway M31. Near Yass, take the Barton Highway A25 turn off to Canberra.

Getting around is easy. If you don’t have a car the city’s public transport network or private transport companies can take you where you need to go.

Scenic drive routes

Bus

Follow the coast road through Genoa, Bairnsdale and Eden to Batemans Bay. Turn onto the Kings Highway B52 and head to Canberra via the historic towns of Braidwood and Bungendore. sydneymelbournetouring.com.au and visitvictoria.com

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

Take an inland drive through Bendigo, Echuca and Albury–Wodonga (sydneymelbournetouring.com.au) 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

Catch the Airport Express bus from the airport to the city via Russell ($10 one way).

Call 1300 368 897 or visit royalecoach.com.au Taxis 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.

Cabxpress

02 6260 6077 Canberra Elite Taxis

Tour operators

13 22 27 or 0417 672 773

227 810

SMS your name, pickup address and time to be collected

There’s a good variety of organised tours of Canberra and the region available including bike, winery, walking and specialist 4WD tours.

Visit most of the major attractions by jumping on the Explorer Bus in town or be picked up and returned to your accommodation.

Canberra Day Tours operates the loop bus service. For something different, enjoy a personalised trike tour with Canberra Cruisin.

It’s on a motorbike but with the stability and safety of a motorcar. Information is available online at visitcanberra.com.au or at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

Wheelchair accessible taxis

TRAIN AND COACH

02 6126 1596 Silver Service

CountryLink 13 22 32 or countrylink.info

This premium service features luxury sedans and 7 seater vans, accredited silver standards, and guaranteed delivery times for bookings.

Several coach operators provide services to Canberra from all over Australia.

Murrays Australia 13 22 51 Transborder Express 02 6299 3722

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Wheelchair accessible taxis

CountryLink provides a train service from Sydney Central Station.

Greyhound Australia 1300 473 946

By boat

848 390

HIRE CARS 13 63 33 1300 362 1300 131 13 30 39 1300 367 1300 668

Cycling, Lake Burley Griffin

There’s no better way to experience Canberra’s beautiful Lake Burley Griffin than by boat. Many cruises operate or test your legs on a paddle boat from Lake Burley Griffin Boat Hire.

02 6260 6011

Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Thrifty Redspot Sixt

Murrays Coaches

13 31 00

Cycling Hire a bike and discover Canberra’s great network of on and off road cycle paths. Row ‘n’ Ride Bike Hire deliver to your hotel while Mr Spokes Bike Hire are conveniently located by the lake in Acton. The more adventurous can try a guided mountain bike ride with all equipment supplied by Capital Bike Hire.

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More flights across Australia than any other airline.* Because Rachel Schmalz wants to fly when it suits her.

You’re the reason we fly

View all 91 changes at qantas.com *Includes Qantas and QantasLink flights. Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901.

Canberra

SYDNEY–MELBOURNE DRIVING HOLIDAYS HOLIDA S HOLIDAY 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 visitcanberra.com.au Online bookings:

LEGEND C A P I TA L C O U N T R Y , S O U T H E R N HIGHLANDS AND SOUTH COAST

W O L LO N G O N G A N D SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ( G R A N D PA C I F I C D R I V E )

S N O W Y M O U N TA I N S

B LU E M O U N TA I N S

M E L B O U R N E TO C A N B E R R A ( S Y D N E Y M E L B O U R N E C O A S TA L DRIVE, VIA PHILLIP ISLAND)

M E L B O U R N E TO SY D N E Y (SYDNEY MELBOURNE H E R I TA G E D R I V E )

H I G H W AY / M A J O R R O A D

S TAT E B O U N D A R Y , A I R P O R T

V I S I T O R I N FO R M AT I O N C E N T R E S

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BENDIGO

Š Cartoscope Pty Limited

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Contacts

National Zoo & Aquarium

The fine print © Australian Capital Tourism Canberra Capital Region 2013 Visitor Guide is produced by Australian Capital Tourism on behalf of the ACT Government.

Australian Capital Tourism uses PEFC Certified stock which is from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources and recognised in Australia through the Australian Forestry Standard pefc.org.au PEFC/21-31-80.

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Acknowledgements for images:

Locked Bag 2001, Civic Square ACT 2608 Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Tourist information:

02 6205 0666 02 6205 0629 visitcanberra@act.gov.au visitcanberra.com.au 1300 554 114

Canberra and Region Visitors Centre 330 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 International telephone information — Canberra’s area code is 02. If dialling from outside Australia, delete the 02 and add 612 before the phone number. 1800 or 1300 numbers cannot be called internationally.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information is current and correct at time of printing. The information is provided on the basis that neither Australian Capital Tourism nor the ACT Government will be liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from any incorrect or inaccurate information.

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Front cover image: Faces of Australia (detail, digital composite), National Archives of Australia, Chris Holly Belinda Pratten freeswimmers.com (pp 3, 7, 21, 29, 30, 37, 46, 47, 64), Chris Holly (pp 4, 7, 9, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 29, 43, 44, 62), Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times (pp 4, 42), National Library of Australia PIC/13616 (p 5), jinkyart.com.au (pp 6, 8, 22, 34, 35, 36, 37, 48, 52, 63), pennybradfield.com (pp 7, 16, 17, 18), Andrew Taylor ethoscrs.com.au (p 31), Paul Chapman (pp 23, 42), Damien Breach damianbreach.com (pp 24, 26, 68), John Gollings (p 28), Capital Country Truffle Festival regionalfood.com.au (p 32), themarkagency.com.au (pp 33, 38, 39), Steve Keough (p 35), geoffcomfort.com (pp 35, 37, 44, 45, 64), Adam McGrath hcreationsphotography.com.au (pp 5, 40, 64), Paul Robbins, mondephoto.com.au (p 41), Golf Australia (p 41), National Australia Day Council (p 41),Thredbo (pp 51, 52), South Coast Regional Tourism (p 53), Laura Exarhos (p 53).

Tourism Australia, photography Geoff Lung First Australians Gallery, National Museum of Australia (p 29).

Thank you to industry members for providing material for use in this publication.

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The T-QUAL Tick The T-QUAL Tick is the Australian Government's national symbol of tourism quality. Tourism businesses that carry the T-QUAL Tick have undergone rigorous assessment to ensure they deliver a quality experience. These businesses are members of quality assurance schemes that have met the requirements of T-QUAL accreditation.

Make sure Canberra Region and Visitors Centre is your first stop in Canberra. The friendly staff can help you with all the information you need about accommodation, attractions, events, exhibitions, tours, souvenirs, food and entertainment.

The Visitors Centre is open seven days a week. For more information on the many things to see and do in Canberra go to visitcanberra.com.au or call 1300 554 114.

CANBERRA AND REGION VISITORS CENTRE 330 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 9am–5pm weekdays 9am–4pm weekends and public holidays Closed Christmas Day

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Visitor Information and Services

There is no place like the

Australian War Memorial Our award-winning galleries contain relics, works of art, photographs, and personal items that help tell the extraordinary stories of ordinary Australians. Visit and see why the Memorial is one of the world’s great museums.

Free entry Open daily 10 am – 5 pm Closed Christmas Day info@awm.gov.au awm.gov.au (02) 6243 4211