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[Pink35]

Hi,
For those of you coming to a Earthly Delights Ball or a weekend here is a list of things to see. May be when the next group of ACG's come to Canberra we could visit one of them. Although not listed here - the Green Herring restaurant is really worth getting dressed in victorian/federation style costumes for dinner. The Green Herring is very popular and needs to be booked a few weeks in advance. To see the current menu/prices it's website is www.greenherring.com.au

I would be happy to organize or help out with local bookings if a group of you come to visit. This depends on my work roster.

Cheers

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Calthorpes'House
Address: 24 Mugga Way, Red Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2603Visit Calthorpes’ House and step back to life in early Canberra.Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927 and is a window into an almost forgotten world. This genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history. Original furnishings, household appliances and photos all tell a vivid story of family life in Canberra's early days. Don’t miss the Second World War bomb shelter in the backyard. Education and community programs are available and bookings for groups only are required.Contact Details:Facsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6295 2130Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 6295 1945URL Enquiries: www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.auOpening Times:Monday: ClosedTuesday: open for guided tours 0930, 1100, 1330, 1500.Wednesday: open for guided tours 0930, 1100, 1330, 1500.Thursday: open for guided tours 0930, 1100, 1330, 1500.Friday: ClosedSaturday: 1330 - 1630Sunday: 1330 – 1630


Lanyon Homestead
Address: Tharwa Drive, Tharwa, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2620The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the courtyard buildings. Changing exhibitions focus on aspects of Australian country life. A wide range of interactive educational and community programs are also available. Cafe and gift shop on site.Contact Details:Facsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6237 5202Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 6235 5677URL Enquiries: www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au


Mugga-Mugga
Address: 8 Narrabundah Lane, Symonston, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2609Visit one of Canberra's earliest historic sites with an 1830's rural workers'cottage and an environmental education centre. Take a guided tour, the exhibitions and see how the cottage has been ingeniously adopted and extended over time. Specialist environment education programs available.Contact Details:Facsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6207 9120Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 6239 5607URL Enquiries: www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au

Old Parliament House
Address: King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600Delve into Australia’s political past at Old Parliament House, home to Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927to 1988.Today, this much-loved heritage building offers tourists a unique glimpse into Australia's fascinating past – a time when this magnificent building was the centre of political controversies and drama. Old Parliament House echoes with the power and the passion of stories from Australia's political past. Today, this much-loved heritage building offers an exciting program of guided tours, exhibitions and other engaging activities for all ages, and is also home to Australia's National Portrait Gallery.Awards:2003: Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism2003: Australian Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism2002: Australian Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural TourismContact Details:Email Enquiries: oph.info@dcita.gov.auFacsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6270 8111

Strathnairn Homestead
Address: 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2615Five rooms in an old timber homestead, approximately 100 square metres of exhibition space, showing artist-run exhibitions. Studios showcasing ceramics, wood, sculpture, paintings and more. Landscaped gardens overlooking Brindabellas. Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic lunch. Strathnairn Co-op (Scoop) shop showing local art and craft from members of the co-op every weekend.Now serving tea, coffee and cakeContact Details:Email Enquiries: strathnairn@netspeed.com.auFacsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6254 2134Mobile Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 0439 990 087Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 6254 2134


Tuggeranong Homestead
Address: Johnson Drive, Richardson, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2905Heritage listed Tuggeranong Homestead is an oasis midst the Tuggeranong Valley. Under the homestead's roofline and amongst the numerous out-buildings and extensive grounds you can discover the lifestyle of many Australian families from the 1830's through to the 1950's and to today. From 1919 through to 1925, Dr C.E.W Bean and the war history team wrote the first volumes of the official World War 1 history at the homestead.Contact Details:Email Enquiries: tugghstead@optusnet.com.auFacsimile Enquiries: +61 02 6292 8800Mobile Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 0411 444 639Telephone Enquiries: +61 02 6292 8888URL Enquiries: www.tuggeranonghomestead.com.au

Steam Train Trips – Canberra.
http://www.arhsact.org.au/tours/tours_steam.php – ½ Day, Day and Multi-Day Trips.

[Pugs]

my oldest sister works at Old parliment house, it's a cool place to visit.... esp when they have different displays on....

[Silver Moonblaze]

Thanks for the info Rosie! It gives us some good ideas on things to do when we next come up That restaurant you mentioned looks great!

[Merrick]

You should write those tour guides Rosie! That's very helpful.

[wenz]

Thanks Rosie, there's so much there that I've never heard of, so I'm assuming others haven't either.

[Pink35]

I have asked about a small group tour of Calthorpe's House. I have heard that it has authentic period clothing collection. Just waiting for a reply from my email to confirm that the museum collection has period clothing.

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