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| − | Canberra airport is co-located with | + | Canberra airport is co-located with the [http://www.brindabellabusinesspark.com.au/ Brindabella Business Park]. |
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==== Flight Operators ==== | ==== Flight Operators ==== | ||
| − | Flights are operated by [http://www.qantas.com.au Qantas], [http://www.virginblue.com.au/ Virgin Blue | + | Flights are operated by [http://www.qantas.com.au Qantas], [http://www.virginblue.com.au/ Virgin Blue] and [http://www.brindabellaairlines.com.au/ Brindabella Airlines]. Note that only Qantas services the Canberra - Sydney route. |
The airport does experience heavy fog at times, particularly in the mornings. | The airport does experience heavy fog at times, particularly in the mornings. | ||
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* [http://www.primetv.com.au/i-cms.isp Prime] (Channel 7 affiliate) | * [http://www.primetv.com.au/i-cms.isp Prime] (Channel 7 affiliate) | ||
* [http://www.wintv.com.au Win] (Channel 9 affiliate) | * [http://www.wintv.com.au Win] (Channel 9 affiliate) | ||
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Some Channels display Snow reports during the snow season. | Some Channels display Snow reports during the snow season. | ||
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* [http://www.bcf.com.au Boating Camping Fishing] (Fyshwick) | * [http://www.bcf.com.au Boating Camping Fishing] (Fyshwick) | ||
* [http://www.greatoutdoors.com.au/ Great Outdoors Centre] (Phillip) | * [http://www.greatoutdoors.com.au/ Great Outdoors Centre] (Phillip) | ||
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* [http://rebelsport.com.au/ Rebel Sport] (Woden and Belconnen Mall) | * [http://rebelsport.com.au/ Rebel Sport] (Woden and Belconnen Mall) | ||
* Second Wind (Fyshwick) | * Second Wind (Fyshwick) | ||
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* [http://www.mountaindesigns.com/ Mountain Designs] (Braddon) | * [http://www.mountaindesigns.com/ Mountain Designs] (Braddon) | ||
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* Lonsdale Street Cyclery (Braddon) | * Lonsdale Street Cyclery (Braddon) | ||
* [http://www.maladjusted.com.au/ Mal-Adjusted Bicycles] (Dickson) | * [http://www.maladjusted.com.au/ Mal-Adjusted Bicycles] (Dickson) | ||
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* [http://www.adrenalinplus.com.au/ Adrenalin Plus] (Braddon) | * [http://www.adrenalinplus.com.au/ Adrenalin Plus] (Braddon) | ||
* Belconnen Ski 'n' Board | * Belconnen Ski 'n' Board | ||
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* [http://rebelsport.com.au/ Rebel Sport] (Woden and Belconnen Mall) | * [http://rebelsport.com.au/ Rebel Sport] (Woden and Belconnen Mall) | ||
* Second Wind (Fyshwick) | * Second Wind (Fyshwick) | ||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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*[http://www.canberratourism.com.au/ Canberra Tourism] | *[http://www.canberratourism.com.au/ Canberra Tourism] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canberra Canberra - Wikipedia entry] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canberra Canberra - Wikipedia entry] | ||
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*[http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-35296353&x=149123611&z=12&l=0&m=a WikiMapia link for Canberra] | *[http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-35296353&x=149123611&z=12&l=0&m=a WikiMapia link for Canberra] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:04, 3 May 2012
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the "Gateway" to the NSW Snowfields when approaching from the North.
Contents
Geography
Canberra ranges from 550 to 700 m above sea level. The central area of Canberra is nestled on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin which was formed by building Scrivener Dam across the Molonglo River.
There are several large hills within the city including:
- Mount Ainslie
- Black Mountain
- Mount Majura
- Mount Mugga Mugga
- Mount Taylor
Weather
- BOM ACT and Canberra forecast
- BOM ACT and NSW current observations - Includes observations from the snow resorts.
- BOM Snowy Mountains Region forecast
- BOM ACT Weather radar at Captains Flat - This radar covers the ACT and the eastern side of the Snowy Mountains region.
- ScanACT Live Weather feed
Travel to the Snow
Travel Distances
- Charlotte Pass - 215 km
- Jindabyne - 167 km
- Perisher Blue - 205 km
- Selwyn Snowfields - 165 km
- Thredbo - 210 km
Travel Times
Selwyn Snowfields and Jindabyne are approximately 2 hours from Canberra. Thredbo and Perisher Blue are about 2.5 hours. Allow an extra 30 minutes for traffic. The busiest times are Friday and Sunday evenings.
Be aware that in winter the roads are heavily patrolled by police and there are usually a couple of radar traps and Random Breath Testing stations set up.
To get to Charlotte Pass in winter requires oversnow from Perisher via the Skitube and you must park your car at Bullocks Flat, so about 3 - 3.5 hours from Canberra.
Travel Options
From Canberra the only two options are by car or by bus.
From Canberra head South on the Monaro Highway. Just after Cooma the road splits into the Snowy Mountains Highway and Kosciuszko Road, this is about 5 minutes out from Cooma. There are a number of current and ex service stations just before the turnoff.
For Selwyn turn right onto the Snowy Mountiains Highway. For Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass keep going straight ahead on the Kosciuszko Road towards Jindabyne.
After passing through Jindabyne the road splits just near the Snowline Caravan park. Turn Left for Thredbo and the Skitube (Bullocks flats), go straight ahead for Perisher Blue. In Summer you can drive to Charlotte Pass by taking the road to Perisher, in winter you must take the Skitube.
The day trip buses take the Thredbo road and stop at the Skitube.
Things to Do
- Corin Forest
- National Museum of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- New Parliament House
- Old Parliament House
- War Memorial
Accommodation
Getting Around
Air
Canberra International Airport is located in the suburb of Pialligo. (35°18'23.83"S, 149°11'25.00"E)
Canberra airport is co-located with the Brindabella Business Park.
Stage 2 of the new terminal is under construction.
Flight Operators
Flights are operated by Qantas, Virgin Blue and Brindabella Airlines. Note that only Qantas services the Canberra - Sydney route.
The airport does experience heavy fog at times, particularly in the mornings.
Getting there
Public transport from the airport to Civic (city center) is mainly by Taxi and the Deanes Buslines Airliner shuttle bus.
Hire cars are available at the airport.
Bike
Canberra has an excellent network of Bike Paths and a number of mountain bike tracks. A Canberra cycleways map is available from most bike shops and the ACT Government Shopfronts
Bikes can be hired from Capital Bicycle Hire, or Mr Spokes Bike Hire & Cafe (Lake Burley Griffin use only).
Bike groups
Bus
The main bus station for interstate travel is the Jolimont Centre in Civic which is located at:
- 65-67 Northbourne Ave
- Canberra City.
This building also houses Novotel Canberra.
It's longitude and Latitude are 35°16'40.20"S, 149° 7'44.38"E. WikiMapia link for the Jolimont Centre
The Jolimont Centre is a short walk to the Civic bus interchange where the ACTION buses run from. You can usually catch a taxi at the front door of the centre.
Bus companies servicing Canberra
- Greyhound
- Lever Coachlines Snow Express - Day trips to the snowfields
- Murrays Travel - Interstate travel and day trips to the snow
- Snow Alliance Canberra and Snowy Region
- Summit Coaches - Canberra and Southern region
Rail
The Canberra Railway Station is located at
- Wentworth Ave
- Kingston ACT 2604
Trains are operated by Countrylink.
You can contact the Countrylink Travel Centre on Phone: 13 22 32
Public transport to and from the railway station is available by ACTION buses or taxi.
Taxi
There are two Taxi companies in Canberra.
- Canberra cabs 132 227.
- Cabxpress 6260 6011.
Media
Free Snow guides/newspapers
Free guides / newspapers eg: The Snowy Times, are available in most ski/snowboard and outdoors shops.
Newspapers
The major newspaper in Canberra is the Canberra Times. The Canberra Times publishes snow reports during winter.
Radio
- ABC JJJ - 101.5 FM
- ABC Local Radio - 2CN - 666 AM
- ABC News Radio - 2PB - 103.9 FM
- ABC Radio National - 2RN - 846 AM
- Radio 2XX FM - Community Radio - 98.3 FM
- FM 104.7 (co-owned by Austereo & the Australian Radio Network)
- Mix 106.3 FM (co-owned by Austereo & the Australian Radio Network)
In the case of a bushfire emergency 2CN is your best bet for information.
Television
The local Free to Air channels are
Some Channels display Snow reports during the snow season.
Digital
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Pay TV
Buying Ski / Snowboard and Outdoor Gear
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Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear
- Adrenalin Plus (Braddon)
- Belconnen Ski 'n' Board
- Rebel Sport (Woden and Belconnen Mall)
- Second Wind (Fyshwick)
- Straightline skis (Braddon)
Resources
Emergency Contacts
- Police, Fire, Ambulance: Phone 000
- Police non emergency phone number: 131 444
Links
- A.C.T. Government
- A.C.T. Emergency Services Agency - Current Fire Danger Ratings, Bushfire and other Emergency Information.
- Canberra Tourism
- Canberra - Wikipedia entry
- WikiMapia link for Canberra
