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September 14 * October * TAAZ * Commonwealrh Park Canberrawww.fl oriadeaustralia,com


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ltsttoz InfozvnatLonLocation & AccessFloriade is held in Commonwealth Park, a five-minute walk fromCanbena's city centre, The entry points t0 Floriade are:

At Regatta Point off Commonwealth Avenue;

At the Parkes Way 0verpass. Park in the Olympic Pool car park in AllaraStreet and take the footbridge over Parkes Way;

o Near the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point; and

r At the north-eastern end of Nerang Pool, with access via the underpassoff Constitution Avenue.

Opening Hours9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

8,00am t0 6.00pm weekends and public holidays.

Last entry to the event will be 30 minutes before closing.

EntryAdmission to Floriade is free - and Floriade is definitelv worth more thanone visit!

Disabled Parking & Wheelchair HireFloriade is accessible by wheelchair, Free parking for people withdisabilities is available adjacent t0 the Begatta Point car park, next t0 theFloriade Village, Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are available forhire from the Wheelchair Hire Marquee at the main entrance. Hire feesre $10 for scooters and $5 for wheelchairs for a maximum period ofhree hours.

Coach AccessCoaches may set down and collect passengers from Regatta Point. Thisrea is strictly for pick up and set down only. Dedicated coach parking isvailable at Acton Beach. Parking for coaches is free.

ParkingVisitors are advised to use the Civic car parks located near the Olympic

ool and enter via the Parkes Way footbridge. Parking is also available atActon Beach, weather permitting, A specific drop-0ff zone will be locatedt the Regatta Point entry for use by visitors with young children and less

mobile passengers. Parking fees apply at these Civic car parks, howevermost do not charge on weekends.

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First Aidln the case of an emergency or if first aid treatment is required, pleasenotify a Floriade staff member. St John Ambulance members will beavailable on weekends and will be located close t0 the FloriadeInformation Marquee in The Village,

DogsIn the interest of health and public safety, dogs are not permitted atFloriade unless they are guide dogs.

Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards & RollerbladesUnder no circumstances will bicycles, scooters,skateboards or rollerblades be allowed within the &%'?Floriade precinct. For the convenience of cyclists,

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bicycle racks are located at the Parkes Way Overpass "A^(r/""9and at the Regatta Point entrance to Floriade. Bring e#Syour own bicycle lock. Bicycle racks are provided byPedal Power.

ATM & Public TelephoneAn Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) and public phone is centrally locatedin the Floriade Village for your convenience.

Meals and Light RefreshmentsMeals and light refreshmenb are available from a number of indoor and

outdoor eateries throughout the Floriade Village and CommonwealthPark.

AccommodationA wide range of quality accommodation is availablein Canbena and early bookings are recommended,For information and accommodation packagesphone Canberra Getaways on 1 800 1 00 660.

EnquiriesTourist InformationTel: 1 300 554 114AccommodationTel: 1800 '100 660wwwvisitcanberra.com.au

Floriade 2003'13 September to 12 0ctober 2003

ACTION buses are providing a high frequencyervice to Floriade from all bus interchanges.atch any Intertown bus service and be droppedff at the Floriade bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue near Regattaoint. The bus stops on Commonwealth Avenue will be in operation from.30am t0 5,00pm Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays andundays during Floriade. Return services depart at frequent intervals, Forurther information contact ACTION on telephone 13 17 10 or visit the

website at www.action.act. gov.au

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Qoodlooo( Qood,TunYour wonderful day at Floriade will treat all of your senses. Taste willcertainly be tempted at the Floriade food stalls, licensed bistro and tean0use.

The Chifley on Northbourne, Floriade's official caterer, has created amenu offering many old favourites and gastronomical delights. As ahealth promoting festival, the menus at each of the eateries provide arange 0f delicious healthy choice oplions (look for the healthier choicesymbol on the menus),

In the Floriade Village, discover the Noodle Hut, the Corner Store and theFish & Chio Shoo.

As Floriade is a Smoke Free Health Promoting Festival, please refrainfrom smoking in the Village area. Enjoy the fresh air, have a bite to eatand sit under the shade of the gum trees while you enjoy entertainmenton the Village Stage,

The Tea House by Nerang Pool is the perfect place to take a break andenjoy the scenery. Revive with the finest teas and coffees, accompaniedby inesistible cakes and pastries. 0r linger over a meal that could includefresh soups, sushi rolls, sandwiches or Vili's famous pies.

For a more formal experience, the licensed Floriade Bistro offersrestaurant style cuisine with a menu certain to tempt your tastebuds withheafi soups, pastas, salads and delights such as Thai Red Cuny withRice Pilaf or Meditenanean Frittata. The Bistro is the perfect place t0indulge with a bottle of Miranda wine, premium coffee or tea and thenthere's the dessert menu.

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Healthy Tips for your HeaftEnjoy the fresh air and spring sunshine in Commonwealth Park as you

take a walk through the gardens of Floriade.

Bring your walking shoes. There is a wide range of walking pathsaround Floriade. Walking is fantastic physical activity s0 come back more

than once and keep it up when you leave.

Step into Life will lead a scenic fitness walk through Floriade and around

the Lake on Saturday 28 September at 8.15am. Contact Step into Life

ACT to register on 6247 2911

Slip, Slop Slapl Wear long sleeve shirts, hats and sunscreen t0 protect

yourself against the sun. Free sunscreen will be available at theInformation Marquee.

Make a healthier choice! Look for the symbol beside items on themenu boards at all food stands across Floriade. The symbol shows that

it is a'healthier choice' and will be low in fat and salt.

Enjoy the fresh air and the flowers. The Village, food areas andchildren's arca are SmokeFree areas. Please refrain from smoking in

these areas.

Join in. Look out for COCAS, Artists in the Park, and take part in one of

the many activities on offer. There are also plenty of physical activitieshappening throughout Floriade including Yoga and Tai Chi. Join in and

remember to'Be Active for Life'.

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Parliamentary Triangle Lights Up!

As a special treat during Floriade, many of the nation's icons will

light up the Parliamentary Triangle with a special display.

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thepffnArtists In The ParkArtists in the Park welcomes ail canbena artists. Artists and groups wirlrun vari'us arts activities and workshops 0r you can watch artists at work

in the Floriade gardens,Individual artists are welcometo come along and join in.Easels can be borrowed forthe day and it will be a greatchance to see, meet and workwith other artists. Artists in thePark is coordinated byBelconnen Community Arts.

Daily program available fromwww.f loriadeaustralia.com.the Floriade InformationMarquee and the Children'sVillage,

Each weekend from Sat 21 September 11.00am _ 3.000m

DADADADA (Disability and Disadvantaged in the ARTS ACT inc) and artists withdisabilities weave designs into Metal petals, reflecting their interpretationof Canberra's celebration of spring.

Lions Teeth and Crab ClawsSculpture and paintings on the themes of plants, poetry and Canberra.

l9utplyres by Michaetpartridge and Lorna iltey and paintings by, Hetena

Hills, National Exhibition Centre, Regatta point.

Old Parliament HouseLarger than life and on the campaign traillMeet giant former politicians as theywander through the gardens on thecampalgn trail from Old parliament House.These larger than life characters will bekissing babies, and shaking hands withFloriade visitors.

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Under Milkwood:Canberra Youth Theatre CompanyCanberra Youth Theatre Company celebrate their 30th birthday with anew production of the classic Dylan Thomas play llnder Milt

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