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Acton
The Green Machine Science Education Centre
Clunies - Ross Street, Acton.
ACT 2601
Tel:+61 2 6246 5296
National Film & Sound Archive
McCoy Circuit
Tel: +61 2 6248 2000ScreenSound
Australia
McCoy Circuit Acton, ACT, 2601
GPO box 2002 Canberra 2601
Tel: +61 2 6248 2000
Fax: +61 2 6248 2222
enquiries@screensound.gov.au
ScreenSound Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive is a
treasure house of Australia's film, television, radio and recorded
sound heritage, featuring changing exhibitions showcasing the screen
and sound culture of today and yesterday.
Telstra Tower
Black Mountain Drive, Acton, ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6248 1911Fax: +61 2 6257 6600
Freecall: 1800 806 718
Telstra Tower rises 195m above the summit of Black Mountain and provides 360 degree views of Canberra and the surrounding countryside. Stunning views of the city can be seen by day or night from the two open viewing platforms or enclosed viewing gallery
Belconnen
Ginninderra Falls Tourist Park
Parkwood Rd, Belconnen
Tel: +61 2 6278 4222Glenloch Station
William Hovell Drive, Belconnen
Tel: +61 2 6253 1112Zone 3 Canberra
28 Weedon Cl Belconnen ACT 2617
Tel: +61 2 6251 7200Braddon
Fine Wares Gift Gallery
Ainslie Avenue. Braddon. ACT
2612
Tel:+61 2 6257 7043
Art Wares Gift Gallery
Gorman House Arts Centre Ainslie Ave Braddon ACT 2612
Tel: +61 2 6257 7043Festival Of Contemporary Arts
Ainslie Ave Braddon ACT 2612
Tel: +61 2 6249 7377Gorman House Markets
Ainslie Ave Braddon ACT 2612
Tel: +61 2 6249 7377Bowning
Woolgarlo Leisure Resort Pty Ltd
Burrinjuck Rd Bowning ACT 2582
Tel: +61 2 6227 7271Bruce
Australian Institute of Sport
Leverrier Crescent, Bruce, ACT 2617
Tel: +61 2 6214 1444Fax: +61 2 6214 1422
The Australian Institute of Sport is a training centre for Australia's top athletes. The tour of the world class training facilities and Sportex is conducted by elite athletes who provide a first hand experience of life at the Institute
Bungendore
Bungendore Leather Ginninderra Leather
Kings Hwy Bungendore ACT 2621
Tel: +61 2 6238 1805Canberra
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross St Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6250 9540Burbong Sheep Station
Canberra City. ACT. 2601
Tel: 132259.Canberra Visitors Centre
Northbourne Ave Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6205 0044Fairbairn Air Charter Training School
Drover Pl, Canberra Airport Pialligo ACT 2609
Tel: +61 2 6249 1326Michelago Tourist Railway
Griffin Centre, Bunda St, Canberra
Tel: +61 2 6257 1379Chapman
Canberra Equestrian Centre
Kathner St Chapman ACT 2611
Tel: +61 2 6288 1028Chisholm
K M I Exibitions
9 Rapke Pl Chisholm ACT 2905
Tel: +61 2 6291 4904Curtin
Dawn Drifters Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 303 Curtin ACT 2605
Tel: +61 2 6285 4450
Dickson
Canberra Bicycle Museum
Badham St, Dickson
Tel: +61 2 6248 0999Canberra Planetarium
Hawdon St Dickson ACT 2602
Tel: +61 2 6248 5333Downer
Canberra Observatory
Hawdon St Downer ACT 2602
Tel: +61 2 6248 5333Gearys Gap
Bywong
Town Mining Village
Millyn Rd, Gearys Gap
Gilmore
Rose Cottage Gardens
Rose Cottage Estate Cnr Isabella Drv Monaro Hwy Gilmore ACT 2905
Tel: +61 2 6260 1190Gungahlin
Cockington Green
Gold Creek Road, Gungahlin, ACT 2617
Tel: +61 2 6230 2273Fax: +61 2 6230 2490
Located 12km / 8 miles, north-west of Canberra's city centre, Cockington Green is a display of miniature buildings and gardens of Great Britain set on 2.4 hectares, 5 acres, of land. 1/12th size replicas of many typical buildings found in Britain including the thatched village of Cockington, Kentish Oast House, Stonehenge, Braemar Castle, soccer and cricket matches, village church and turf maze
National Dinosaur Museum
Cnr Gold Creek Rd & Barton Hwy Gungahlin ACT 2912
Tel: +61 2 6230 2655natdinom@interact.net.au
Hume
Superkarts
46 Sheppard St Hume ACT 2620
Tel: +61 2 6260 2511Tralee Station Tourist Complex
Tralee St Hume ACT 2620
Tel: +61 2 6260 1383Kambah
Apropos Everything
3 McConnel Crs Kambah ACT 2902
Mob: 0416 04 0956
Kingston
Australian Railway Historical Society
Geijera Pl Kingston ACT 2604
Tel: +61 2 6239 6707Lake Bathurst
Magellan Observatory
Covan Creek Road, Lake Bathurst
Tel: +61 2 4849 4489Macquarie
Big Splash Waterpark
1 Catchpole St Macquarie ACT 2614
Tel: +61 2 6251 1144Mitchell
Capital Educational Tours Services
12 Callan St Mitchell ACT 2911
Tel: +61 2 6262 4321Mt Stromlo
Mt Stromlo Exploratory
Cotter Rd Mt Stromlo ACT 2611
Tel: +61 2 6249 0232Nicholls
Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery
19 O'Hanlon Pl Gold Creek Village Nicholls ACT 2913
Tel: +61 2 6230 2922Cockington Green
11 Gold Creek Rd Nicholls ACT 2913
Tel: +61 2 6230 2273The Birdwalk
Federation Square O'Hanlon Pl Nicholls
ACT 2913
Tel:+61 2 6230 2044
Parkes
Old Parliament House
King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600
Tel: +61 2 6270 8222Built in 1927 as the first parliamentary building in the new national capital, Old Parliament House was the centre of Australian politics for more than 60 years. Although the politicians moved up the hill to the new Parliament House in 1988, Old Parliament House has become one of Canberra's best attractions.
National Capital Exhibition
Commonwealth Park, Parkes. ACT 2600
Tel: +61 2 6257 1068Smokers Gap
Corin Forest Recreation Facility
Corin Dam Rd Smokers Gap ACT 2620
Tel: +61 2 6247 2250Tharwa
Cuppacumbalong Craft Centre
Naas Rd Tharwa ACT 2620
Tel: +61 2 6237 5116Tidbinbilla
Moonrock Cafe Gift Shop
Space Tracking Station Tidbinbilla ACT 2620
Tel: +61 2 6281 2190Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Paddy's River Road, Tidbinbilla. ACT. 2620
Tel: +61 2 6205 1233Watson
Australian Heritage Village
Cnr Antil St & Federal Hwy Watson ACT 2602
Tel: +61 2 6241 2857Western Creek
Mount Stromlo Observatory
Off Cotter Road, Weston Creek Act
Tel: +61 2 6249 0232Fax: +61 2 6279 8045
World famous, part of Canberra's heritage since 1924, open daily
National Aquarium Australian Wildlife Park
Lady Denman Drv Weston Creek ACT 2611
Tel: +61 2 6287 1211Red Belly Black Cafe And Function Centre
Mt Stromlo Observatory, Mt Stromlo Rd Weston Creek ACT 2611
Tel: +61 2 6287 1518Yarralumla
Balloon Aloft
15 Fitzgerald St Yarralumla ACT 2600
Tel: +61 2 6285 1540Calendar of Major Events
February
25-27 February 2000
Royal Canberra Show
The largest single all-ages event in Canberra featuring
livestock, exhibits, fireworks and grand parades. Exhibition Park in
Canberra, Mitchell.
Tel: +61 2 6241 2478
March
1 March 2000
Golden Oldies Rugby Festival
National and international veteran rugby players assemble for a
four day festival of fierce competition, fun and camaraderie.
Tel:+61 2 6251 2621
4-20 March 2000
Canberra National Multicultural Festival
Contemporary arts practice, folkloric presentations and
international performances along with local events and community
participation.
1-5 March 2000
National Mountain Bike Championships
Australia's premiere national mountain bike event including four National Championship events. Tel: +61 2 9764 2555
3-6 March 2000
The Tour Championship - PGA Golf
Dates TBC. Australia's best golfers vie for the prestigious ANZ Order of Merit Trophy in the final tournament on the PGA Tour. Royal Canberra Golf Course. Tel: +61 2 9460 3099
20 March 2000
Black Opal Stakes
Two year old thoroughbreds compete for a coveted prize. Canberra Race Course. Tel: +61 2 6241 3888
22 March - 3 May 2000
Canberra District Vintage Festival
A feast for the senses for wine lovers and tourists alike showcasing the harvest! vintage period. Dates to be confirmed. Tel: 0417 284 675
April
Canberra District Vintage Festival (See March)
20-24 April 2000
National Folk Festival
Canberra comes alive with one of Australia's largest folk festivals. Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell. Tel: +61 2 6249 7755
22-23 April 2000
Australian Capital International
The ACT Badminton Association hosts the penultimate qualifying tournament for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. A strong Australian and international field is expected. Tel: +61 2 6249 8285
25 April 2000
Anzac Day
Dawn service and parade. Australian War Memorial. Tel: +61 2 6243 4518
28 April - 14 May 2000
Canberra International Chamber Music Festival
Dates TBA. A dazzling program of chamber music from the classical, romantic and baroque eras and brilliant contemporary works. Tel: +61 2 6230 5880
29 April - 7 May 2000
Australian Science Festival
A celebration of science including workshops, a film festival, drama, talks, behind-the-scenes tours, debates and other creative events. Tel: +61 2 6205 0588
May
Until 3 May 2000
Canberra District Vintage Festival
(See March)
Until 7 May 2000
Australian Science Festival
(See April)
Until 14 May 2000
Canberra International Chamber Music Festival
(See April)
1 May 2000
The Bradbury Aircraft Hall
Date TBC. Opens during May 2000. Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade.
Tel: +61 2 6243 4518
5-7 May 2000
FAI Rally of Canberra
The best teams and drivers from throughout Asia, Australia and the Pacific test their skills. Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell and Canberra's forests. Tel: +61 2 6207 2880
June
9-11 June 2000
National Capital 100
The National Capital 100 V8 Supercar race hits town over the June long-weekend. Come and see Australia's top Supercar drivers battle it out for line honours in your national capital. Tel: +61 2 6205 0666
10-11 June 2000
National Capital Dancesport Championships
Australia's leading professional and amateur dancers competing in Ballroom, Latin American and New Vogue dancing. AIS Arena, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce. Tel: +61 2 6231 4403
July
2-9 July 2000
Kanga Cup Soccer
The most competitive international youth soccer tournament in Australia. Categories for 18-24 years. Tel: +61 2 6260 4000
15-23 July 2000
ANU Chess Festival
The largest event on the Australian chess calendar. Australian National University. Tel: +61 2 6249 2229
September
5-7 September 2000
Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay passes through Canberra for two days. Tel: +61 2 6207 2000
13, 14, 16, 17, 20 September 2000
Olympic Football Tournament - First Round
5.3Opm. A women's match followed by a men's match. The first session (13 Sept) features a Gala Ceremony. Bruce Stadium, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce. Tel: +61 2 6207 2000
16 September - 15 October 2000
Floriade
Australia's celebration of spring with over a million annuals and bulbs. Commonwealth Park. Tel: 1800 020 141
24 September 2000
Olympic Football Tournament-Women's Semi-final
8pm. A women's semi-final match at the completion of the first round of matches. Bruce Stadium. Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce. Tel: +61 2 6207 2000
October
Until 15 October 2000
Floriade (See September)
2-4 October 2000
Days of Wine and Roses Date
TBC. Celebrate spring with special events, new release wines, gourmet food, live music and other entertainment. Local wineries. Tel: 0417 284 675
3 October 2000
Rotary Embassy Open Day
A unique chance to visit some of Canberra's most interesting diplomatic missions. Tel: 0412 229 382
8 October 2000
Qantas Canberra Cup
Date TBC. A time honoured event on the Australian thoroughbred racing calendar. Canberra Racecourse, Lyneham. Tel: +61 2 6241 3888
27-29 October 2000
Oktoberfest
Dates TBC. Traditional German music, dance, food and beer! Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell. Tel: +61 2 6295 9853
November
4-12 November 2000
Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic
Dates TBC. National and international teams compete in the final leg of Australia's leading road cycle race. Tel: +61 2 9542 5699
December
20 December 2000 - 31 January 2001
Discover Your National Capital
(See January)