Stadium Location:
Canberra Stadium
Street: Battye Street
Suburb: Bruce
City: Canberra
Postcode: 2617

Matches:
France v Scotland
(Sunday, 26 October 2008, 17:25).

Capacity: Canberra Stadium - Capacity: 25,000

Canberra is Australia’s capital and is 150kms inland. The name “Canberra” is derived from the Aboriginal word “Kamberra” which means “meeting place.”

Canberra is an artificial city. It developed as a compromise as a result of interstate rivalries between NSW and Victoria. In 1908, after protracted debate, it was deemed that over 2,000 square kilometres of sheep grazing land in NSW would become the site for the capital city.

Today Canberra is a flourishing city of immense aesthetic beauty and the best roadways in Australia. glorious parklands and more tourist attractions than you can poke a stick at.

Like most capital cities, Canberra is a treasure chest of the country’s history.

Accommodation is over-flowing with choices but the grand old Hyatt Hotel remains a favourite for sheer charm and class. Afternoon tea at the Hyatt is a lasting experience.

The major attractions include the Old and New Parliament Houses, the War Memorial, the National Library, the National Gallery, the National Science and Technology Centre, The War Museum, the Australian Institute of Sport, the Royal Australian Mint and the quaint Cockington Green where the smallest child is a giant in this world of fantasy.

Canberra’s cool climate wines are earning international recognition. There are over 30 cellar doors open to the public.

Spring is the ideal time to be in Canberra-2008 World Cup time!

POPULATION 325,000

PROXIMITY
From Sydney, a three hour drive.
From Melbourne, a nine hour drive.
Trains run regularly from Sydney and Melbourne.
Coach tours are numerous and run on a daily basis.

CLIMATE
Maximum temperature between 17c-24c.
Minimum temperature between 3c.-6c.
No rain.
Ideal spring weather.

TRANSPORT
Always cheap flights ($100) from Sydney to Canberra. Approximately flying time is 30 minutes. A wide choice of coach tours from Sydney and Melbourne. Train trip is popular from Sydney as it embraces much of rural NSW. Train trip is approximately three and a half hours.
Commuting at Canberra is by bus but walking is an option due to the flat terrain.

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