The AIS tour is definitely worthwhile. Ruby White (an AIS Athlete) headed our tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the lives of those living and training on site. The tour also incorporates Sportex, an interactive area where you are able to complete sporting challenges and learn interesting sporting facts - set around a great collection of Australian sporting memorabilia. You could spend ages in there. The facility is located reasonably close to Canberra City Centre - only about a 10 minute car drive. There is a cafe on site as well as a well presented gift shop. Great...
Read moreSuch a great place to see Australia’s sporting history and successes.
Daily tours of the site, ability to see the athletes training, facilities they use and have a go yourself with an interactive area to muck around in.
Perfect for kids, families. Small cafe onsite, gift shop and outdoor area to eat, relax.
Loved seeing the timeline of past athletes that competed in the games or competitions.
Tour guides are so knowledgeable, personable (ours Tim was an athlete himself, Volleyball team) they’ll joke with you and make the...
Read moreFabulous. I did a guided tour of the facility. 2 young sportsmen, a volleyball player, and a soccer player were our guides. They had excellent knowledge of the facility and were able to answer all questions from the group. The sports simulation room was a hit with the young ones on the tour. They all had heaps of fun, and it was lovely to watch them, and many of the parents get involved in the simulations. Coffee at the cafe afterwards was very good. Excellent gift/souvenir shop at which I bought a number of items for my very...
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