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Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

Address: Leverrier Crescent, Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Map It
Phone: 02/6214-1010
www.ais.org.au

Category: Sports Venues
Location: Around Canberra and The A.C.T.

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Fodor's Review:

Established to improve the performance of Australia's elite athletes, this 150-acre site north of the city comprises athletic fields, a swimming center, an indoor sports stadium, and a sports-medicine center. Daily 1½-hour tours, some guided by AIS athletes, explore the facilities, where you may be able to watch some of the institute's Olympic-caliber squads in training for archery, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and other sports. The latter half of the tour takes you through the Sports Visitors Centre, where displays, hands-on exhibits, and a video wall show the achievements of Australian sporting stars. Afterward, you can use the tennis courts and other facilities for a fee.

Cost: Guided tour A$13
Open: Weekdays 8:30-4:45, weekends 9:45-4:15. Tours daily at 10, 11:30, 1, and 2:30

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