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Australian Institute of Sport AIS Tour Canberra (Sports Package)
Canberra, Australia (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Australian Institute of Sport AIS Tour Canberra - Canberra, AustraliaEver wondered what it takes to become an Olympic athlete? This family friendly, behind the scenes tour of the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra is guided by an elite athlete to help give you that extra insight into the life of a sporting champion. Watch athletes train, check out the legends tribute and sports medicine displays or experience Sportex, a permanent interactive sports exhibit. ...

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The Australian Science Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

The Australian Science Festival takes science out of the textbooks and makes it exciting, intriguing and fun. Community groups, businesses, industry and government bodies offer a smorgasbord of workshops, talk shops, and drama events that explore the wonder of science and technology. Check their website for a full program of events.

This Event is NOT FREE

Australia Day Live 08 (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Australia Day Live 08 brings together the Australian of the Year Awards with a celebrity concert featuring some of Australia's hottest performers. This year's concert features The Basics, Ben Lee, Blue King Brown, Gotye, Katie Noonan, Thirsty Merc, Tripod, Richard Clapton, Ricki Lee and The Veronica ... hover for full event information

This Event is FREE

Vivid - National Photography Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Celebrating photography's vital role in Australian life and history; this festival is a ground-breaking collaboration with 28 participating institutions hosting 36 exhibitions. Festival participants include the national collecting institutions, many of Canberra's smaller community organisations and ... hover for full event information

This Event is NOT FREE

Fireside Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Make your winter escape and indulge in cozy fireside experiences at the Fireside Festival this August. Sip on exquisite cool climate wines and taste the region's delicacies. Meet local artists with a passion for their craft. Relax and warm up by open fires. Listen to fine music with friends. Check the Fireside Festival's website for full details and bookings.

This Event is NOT FREE

Floriade (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Join in the celebrations as Floriade turns 21 in style! See Australia's favourite films showcased in a dazzling display of over a million blooms, highlighting the theme of Floriade 21 - Films that shaped our nation. You'll see a lavish wedding dress from Muriel's Wedding, Australia's favourite foot- ... hover for full event information

Floriade is accessible to wheelchairs. Limited free parking for people with disabilities is available adjacent to main entry off Commonwealth Avenue. A limited number of wheelchairs and motorised scooters are available for hire from the marquee at the main entry. This Event is FREE

The Australian Olive Expo (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

The Australian Olive Expo is a two day exposition focusing on the production, processing and marketing of Australian olives and olive oil. General public can experience olive oil tasting and education seminars, regional displays of olive products from throughout Australia, demonstrations of olive ha ... hover for full event information

This Event is NOT FREE

Wine Roses and all that Jazz (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Wine, Roses and all that JazzOver 30 cellar doors in the Canberra District come alive with entertainment, food, activities and of course wine tastings during the Wine, Roses and all that Jazz festival. Sample award-winning reds and whites, indulge in gourmet food, and relax to live music in the vine ... hover for full event information

This Event is NOT FREE

Summernats Car Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Summernats - show cars, street machines, burn outs and full throttle entertainment. Australia’s ultimate car show, Summernats is a spectator’s paradise with plenty of things to see and do throughout the weekend. Check out glistening show cars, visit the traders’ pavilions, and listen to live band ... hover for full event information

This Event is NOT FREE

National Multicultural Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world at the National Multicultural Festival 2009. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world. There will be comedy, performance art, food and wine stalls, street parties, live music, circus-style acts and more! Keep checking their website for full details.

Events will be staged at various venues in Canberra. Where possible all festival events are being staged at venues that have access for people with disabilities. This Event is NOT FREE

ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

The award winning Royal Canberra Show features more than 150 attractions, 5000 animals, 450 trade displays as well as 1500 competitors. Come along and be entertained, excited and educated by the hundreds of attractions at the Royal Canberra Show. See their website for full details.

This Event is NOT FREE

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

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.Previous year's activities have included wine tasting, picnics, art exhibitions, scarecrow making and kite flying, gourmet picnics and platters, helicopter rides, wine appreciation sessions and games of Petanque.

This Event is NOT FREE

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

The Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival is a celebration of the annual wine harvest. The Festival weekend showcases the Canberra District Wineries with all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of harvest, a time when picking, pressing and even stomping of the grapes becomes centre stage. Visit ... hover for full event information

This Event is NOT FREE

National Folk Festival (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

Join in singing, dancing and non-stop entertainment at the National Folk Festival this Easter.Take part in a cultural celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, poetry and storytelling, staged in the nation’s capital during the Easter Break. Hundreds of the world’s best folk musicians ... hover for full event information

Vehicle access for the disabled is possible. Enter through the Flemington Road gates, EPIC Gate 1. The Disability Parking zone is located behind the Quokka Building. It is necessary to purchase an admission wristband from the ticket office. Contact National Folk Festival for details.There is adequate toilet and shower facilities fro the disabled.A small supply of non-motorised push wheelchairs are available for loan from the Disabled Parking area behind the Quokka Building. Overnight charging of wheelchairs is possible if left in the Attic room rest area. This Event is NOT FREE

Anzac Day (EVENT)
Canberra CBD (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - Australia)

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is one of the nation’s most moving ceremonies. Each year thousands of Australians gather by candlelight to commemorate the anniversary of the first military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces. Bring your family an ... hover for full event information

This Event is FREE


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