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This is an introductory guide to planning your visit to Canberra for the Awards. If you need more detail please go to http://www.visitcanberra.com.au, this website is a fantastic resource. We recommend you take the time to check it out.

By now you should have received a copy of the 8th AGDA National Biennial Awards invitation booklet in the mail. If you have not got a copy, or would like extra copies you can contact your local State Council (see Contacts and Councils) or Liam Camilleri (details below).

Getting around

Parliament House is south of Lake Burley Griffin and sits atop Capital Hill in the Parliamentary triangle. Neighbouring suburbs are Yarralumla, Barton, Forrest, Kingston and Griffith (including Manuka shops). Just across Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is the city, known as Civic. Suburbs close to the city include Acton, Braddon and Dickson.

Northbourne Avenue is the main road into Canberra for both Sydney and Melbourne traffic. Indeed, if you follow it for long enough you will end up at Awards central, Parliament House.

By taxi
Canberra Cabs
13 2227 or http://www.canberracabs.com.au/
(Approx $25 from airport to Civic or Kingston/Manuka)

By public transport
ACTION bus network
13 17 10 or http://www.action.act.gov.au
A single fare or transfer ticket for (90 minutes) is $3.

By air
http://www.virginblue.com.au
http://www.qantas.com.au

Canberra International Airport is located about 10-15 minutes by car to the east of Civic and Kingston/Manuka. The AirLiner shuttle bus service operates Monday to Friday and provides express transport to and from the Airport and Canberra city, $7 one way or $12 return.

Where to stay

The hotels listed below are suggestions only and there is something for all budgets.

Around the Parliamentary triangle

• Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
• The Brassey Hotel, Barton
• Forrest Inn and Apartments, Forrest
• Rydges Capital Hill, Forrest
• The Griffin, Kingston
• The York Apartments, Kingston
• Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Yarralumla

In and around the city

• Capital Executive Apartment Hotel, Braddon
• Medina James Court, Braddon
• Saville Park Suites, Braddon
• Crowne Plaza, Civic
• Rydges Lakeside, Civic
• The Waldorf, Civic
• Quest Canberra Serviced Apartments, Civic
• Pavilion on Northbourne, Dickson

Book online

• http://www.visitcanberra.com.au
  
• http://www.wotif.com
  
• http://www.expedia.com.au

Places to see

A weekend in Canberra is not complete without a visit to one of our many national institutions. Blue Poles, a long boat used at the Gallipoli landings and Phar Lap's heart are some of the many national treasures that call Canberra home.

• Australian War Memorial [ http://www.awm.gov.au ]
• National Archives of Australia [ http://www.naa.gov.au ]
• National Gallery of Australia [ http://www.nga.gov.au ]
• National Library of Australia [ http://www.nla.gov.au ]
• National Museum of Australia [ http://www.nma.gov.au ]
• National Portrait Gallery [ http://www.portrait.gov.au ]
• Old Parliament House [ http://www.oph.gov.au ]
• Parliament House [ http://www.aph.gov.au ]

Places to shop

All AGDA members who present their membership card to staff at paperchain bookstore over the Awards weekend (27-29 October) will receive a 10% discount on all graphic design and art titles purchased.

• F!NK and Co. [ http://www.finkdesign.com/retailers.htm ]
• paperchain bookstore [ http://www.paperchainbookstore.com.au ]
• Workshop Bilk [ http://www.workshopbilk.com ]

Keep an eye on the AGDA home page for an exciting Lucky Door Prize announcement soon!

Tickets on sale NOW!
$190 per person (inc GST).

Tickets available exclusively from Canberra Ticketing.

• http://www.canberraticketing.com.au
• Freecall 1800 802 025
• Telephone 02 6275 2700
• Phone, fax, internet and mail charges apply

ALL WELCOME.

Bookings are essential and seats are strictly limited to 550.

Internet bookings
For all tickets purchased via Canberra Ticketing's website you will be able to collect your tickets (and tax invoice) from Parliament House prior to entry to the Great Hall. If you have purchased multiple tickets can you please forward the names of all attendees to Liam Camilleri via email liam@thegrid.net.au or telephone 02 6280 0960.

More information

If you have any questions, contact Liam Camilleri via email liam@thegrid.net.au or by telephone 02 6280 0960.

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