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About Canberra
Canberra, the urban centre of the ACT, is a thriving modern city of 347,000 people. Designated as Australia’s capital in 1908, it is located between Sydney and Melbourne and is home to many major attractions and facilities. Explore this diverse region while in Canberra for the Games…
Attractions
Places to eat & drink
Some of the best eats can be found in Kingston, Manuka or Dickson. There are cheap eats or fine dining suiting a diverse palate. The pubs and restaurants are located by suburb in Canberra, and it’s best to check out a local guide to find the area which will best suit you.
http://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/restaurants-canberra.aspx
http://www.medina.com.au/Assets/782/1/Canberra-Restaurants.pdf
Some of the more known watering holes include:
Wig and Pen
King O’Malley’s Irish Pub
Greenroom
Hippo Lounge Bar
Muddle Bar
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/canberraact/directory/bars
Weather
Canberra is known for its cool days, clear blue skies and snow capped mountains during the winter. The weather is still cool during the spring with temperatures ranging between 5-23 Degrees Celsius. Be prepared for unexpected rain and bring lots of warm clothes just in case the mercury drops.
Touring the National Capital
If you have a free day from sporting activities you should take the opportunity for a tour of Canberra. Canberra homes some of Australia’s best culture and history as well as great kids entertainment (Canberra Zoo, Questacon, Cockington Green).
We will be providing arranged tours or if you prefer, information about where to go will also be provided. More details to come.
More info on Canberra and what’s on, go to:
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/
http://www.bcl.com.au/canberra/wotson.htm
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