Commonwealth Senior and Veteran Fencing Championships
Canberra , Australia
23rd - 28th November 2018
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Accommodation
These are the recommended accommodation options. (Note: no transport will be provided)
AIS Athletes Accomodation
The AIS has Athlete accommodation available for this event. This is within 10 minutes walking distance of the venue.
Alivio Tourist Park
The Alivio Tourist park covers from Caravans through to motel style rooms. It is about 20 minute drive from the venue.
Belconnen Way Hotel and Serviced apartments
The Belconnen Way Hotel and Services apartments are about 10 minutes drive from the venue.
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra originally opened in 1926, a time when personal style was celebrated. And so it is again. The hotel has been refurbished to its original grandeur, with 21st century comforts carefully incorporated.
Hotel Kurrajong boasts 147 beautifully appointed rooms, 26 of which are located in the heritage wing, including superb executive suites, balcony rooms and terrace suites.
Medina Serviced Apartments - James Court
Medina Serviced Apartments Hotel Canberra James Court, is located in the heart of Canberra, on Northbourne Ave, close to the city centre. This is an ideal location for visitors with convenient access to Kingston, the CBD and major landmarks, including Capital Hill and Parliament House.
Medina Serviced Apartments - Kingston
Medina Serviced Apartments Canberra Kingston is centrally located in the exclusive embassy district of Kingston, just five minutes from Parliament House, near the historic Manuka Oval.
Vibe Hotel Canberra
Less than 10 minutes from Canberra’s CBD and 50 metres from the airport terminal, you’re as connected to the city as you are to the sky at Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport.
Canberra Park - Group Accomodation Facility
Canberra Park, an innovative accommodation solution for groups, is located next to Canberra Showgrounds and Exhibition Park, just 6kms from the centre of Canberra city and within easy travel distance to all the major places of interest including Capital Hill, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery, Questacon and the Australian Institute of Sport.
Visit Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. Why not take some time to have a look around
Australian War Memorial
It is recommended to spend a full day on your visit to the Memorial, so it’s best to prepare so you can make the most of your time with us. Check out the website to see everything you need to plan your visit to the Australian War Memorial.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Enjoy a scenic drive through the reserve and stop at one of the idyllic picnic spots or use one of the many electric or wood fired barbecues. Remember to only light fires in authorised fireplaces.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is home to a wide range of Australian animals living in diverse sub-alpine habitats including wetlands, grasslands, wet and dry forests and woodlands. These habitats support a wide range of wildlife including, kangaroos, koalas, platypus, potoroos, wallaroos, possums, wombats, echidnas, emus, lyrebirds as well as many other birds and reptiles.
Questacon
At Questacon, we strive to promote greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community. We're committed to making that experience fun, interactive, and relevant.
National Zoo and Aquarium
The National Zoo and Aquarium (NZA) first opened in 1990 as the National Aquarium. The Aquarium consisted of approximately 30 different species, a large restaurant and function area, with its main feature being a large 1.5 million litre aquarium with an underwater viewing tunnel.
Parliament House
Visit Parliament House, Canberra, and experience Australia's robust democracy in action.
You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail.
You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions.
National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA), located in Canberra, is the Commonwealth of Australia's national cultural institution for the visual arts and is a portfolio agency within the Department of Communications and the Arts.
Think Canberra
A trip out to Canberra’s wine district
A trip out to Canberra’s wine district to taste the best local drops is a great way to unwind after your event.
You'll find more than 30 boutique cellar doors within 30 minutes drive of the city. The region is creating wines that are winning recognition from around the world yet, more often than not, visitors will be served by the winemaker and experience first hand the passion and expertise that goes in to wine making.
Enjoy more of Canberra and its Surrounds
Great news for our international and interstate visitors to CFC18 – “Contentious Character” winery is offering a 15% discount to CFC18 participants on any wines or food purchased at the winery on the weekend of 24th and 25th November.
“Contentious Character” is a cool-climate winery, set in the hills of Wamboin, 30km east of Canberra. They are a single vineyard winery, that grow their own grapes, sell their own wines, and make their own good times. You’re welcome to join them at the weekends when they throw open their cellar door, fire up the pizza oven and serve fresh local produce, paired with their wines.
Supported By
This event has been made possible by the support of these organisations.
