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Location & Access First Aid
Floriade is held in Commonwealth Park, a five-minute walk from ln the case of an emergency or if first aid treatment is required, please
Canbena's city centre, The entry points t0 Floriade are: notify a Floriade staff member. St John Ambulance members will be
. At Regatta Point off Commonwealth Avenue; available on weekends and will be located close t0 the Floriade
Information Marquee in The Village,
. At the Parkes Way 0verpass. Park in the Olympic Pool car park in Allara
Street and take the footbridge over Parkes Way;
Dogs
o Near the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point; and
In the interest of health and public safety, dogs are not permitted at
r At the north-eastern end of Nerang Pool, with access via the underpass Floriade unless they are guide dogs.

off Constitution Avenue.

Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards & Rollerblades
Opening Hours Under no circumstances will bicycles, scooters,
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. skateboards or rollerblades be allowed within the &%'?

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

Floriade precinct. For the convenience of cyclists,
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bicycle racks are located at the Parkes Way Overpass "A^(r/""9
Last entry to the event will be 30 minutes before closing. and at the Regatta Point entrance to Floriade. Bring e#S
your own bicycle lock. Bicycle racks are provided by
Entry Pedal Power.

Admission to Floriade is free - and Floriade is definitelv worth more than

one visit! ATM & Public Telephone
An Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) and public phone is centrally located
Disabled Parking & Wheelchair Hire in the Floriade Village for your convenience.

Floriade is accessible by wheelchair, Free parking for people with

disabilities is available adjacent t0 the Begatta Point car park, next t0 the
Floriade Village, Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are available for
hire from the Wheelchair Hire Marquee at the main entrance. Hire fees
are $10 for scooters and $5 for wheelchairs for a maximum period of
three hours.
Meals and Light Refreshments
Meals and light refreshmenb are available from a number of indoor and
outdoor eateries throughout the Floriade Village and Commonwealth
Park.

Coach Access
Coaches may set down and collect passengers from Regatta Point. This
area is strictly for pick up and set down only. Dedicated coach parking is
available at Acton Beach. Parking for coaches is free.
Accommodation
A wide range of quality accommodation is available
in Canbena and early bookings are recommended,
For information and accommodation packages
phone Canberra Getaways on 1 800 1 00 660. rE00 100 66{t

Parking Enquiries
Visitors are advised to use the Civic car parks located near the Olympic Tourist Information
Pool and enter via the Parkes Way footbridge. Parking is also available at Tel: 1 300 554 114
Acton Beach, weather permitting, A specific drop-0ff zone will be located Accommodation
at the Regatta Point entry for use by visitors with young children and less '100
Tel: 1800 660
mobile passengers. Parking fees apply at these Civic car parks, however wwwvisitcanberra.com.au
most do not charge on weekends.

Floriade 2003
Public Transport '13
September to 12 0ctober 2003
ACTION buses are providing a high frequency
service to Floriade from all bus interchanges.
Catch any Intertown bus service and be dropped
off at the Floriade bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue near Regatta
Point. The bus stops on Commonwealth Avenue will be in operation from
9.30am t0 5,00pm Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays and
Sundays during Floriade. Return services depart at frequent intervals, For
further information contact ACTION on telephone 13 17 10 or visit the
website at www.action.act. gov.au

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Proudly sponsored bY Enviro Craft. Make a multi-coloured flower hat or mask from
100 percent recycled material

ActeuAGL Sat 28 September - Sun 13 October VariousTimes

GreenGhoiceA/iro 0oll Workshops. Learn about global warming and

Welcome to ihe Children's Village, what you can d0 to help reduce our impact on the environment. Decorate
proudly sponsored bY ActewAGL. your own 'Viro' doll with things in the environment you want t0 protect.

Located next to Stage 88 the Sat 211, Sun 22,Sal28,Sun 29 September Various Times
Children's Village is where you will
Vegetable Craft. Make an edible anwork with fruit and vegetables, This
find art, craft, drama and circus
activity takes place in the Exhibition Marquee.
worKhops, interactive performances
and storytelling. ManY ofthe Sat 5, Sun 6, Mon 7 0ctober 2.30Pm
activities have an environmental Warehouse Circus. Winter is withered, spring has sprung, and the
theme ahd others reflect'Poetry in
Warehouse Circus is itching to get outside and d0 what they do best:
Flowers'. All activities are designed
acrobatics, acrobalance, unicycling and juggling.
for children and promise t0 be great
Canberra's premiere youth circus piesent their first .^$1ln
fun' each
show of the season! Workshops follow *tY'l[tn
In the village you will find the performance. ti#'ItC
KoomarriWishing Well. To help mal€ Sat 28, Sun 29 September
wishes come true for the Koomani 0ctober 10.30am - noon
Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12, Sun 13
Association, please donate a gold
coin when you enjoy a children's Foster Care - Making a Difference: Decorate a bag and fill it with
workshop or performance. Donations information from foster care agencies, tips for families and other goodies'
will be used to further the worK Presented by OYFMCT - The Child Youth & Family Agencies of the ACT
Koomarri does with Canberra's - Barnardos, Galilee, Marymead and the Foster Care Association.
intellectually and physically disabled Sat 14, Sun 15, Thur 19, Fri 20 Mon 23 - Fri 27 September
c0mmunity. Mon 30 September - Fri 4 0ctober, Tue 8 - Fri 1 1 October
Various Times

Workshops
Get crafty and create your own masterpiece by ioining one of the many
workshoos. Check www.floriadeaustralia'com or pick up a schedule
from the Children's Village.

Just Clowning Around: Terracotta Pots. Decorate your own pot to take
home and start your own little Floriade display'

Every weekend Various Times

C0CAS. The Choice and 0pportunity: Community Art Season will present
various art, craft and drama workshops designed just for children. Join in
the fun with hands on arts activities for children and adults of all ages,
backgrounds and abilities. C0CAS is a Healthpact funded program
prom0ting mental health literacy in the community. See daily schedule in
the Children's Village for details.

Sat 14 - Fri 29 SePtember Various llmes

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Your wonderful day at Floriade will treat all of your senses. Taste will
certainly be tempted at the Floriade food stalls, licensed bistro and tea
n0use.

The Chifley on Northbourne, Floriade's official caterer, has created a

menu offering many old favourites and gastronomical delights. As a
health promoting festival, the menus at each of the eateries provide a
range 0f delicious healthy choice oplions (look for the healthier choice
symbol on the menus),

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

As Floriade is a Smoke Free Health Promoting Festival, please refrain

from smoking in the Village area. Enjoy the fresh air, have a bite to eat
A Dinnef tO Rgmgmbef - presenred byThe Chiftey and Miranda
and sit under the shade of the gum trees while you enjoy entertainment
Dine among the tulips with fabulous Miranda wines.
on the Village Stage,
Friday 20 September - $80.00 per head.
The Tea House by Nerang Pool is the perfect place to take a break and For bookings or more information call The Chifley on 62491411.
enjoy the scenery. Revive with the finest teas and coffees, accompanied
by inesistible cakes and pastries. 0r linger over a meal that could include
fresh soups, sushi rolls, sandwiches or Vili's famous pies.
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For a more formal experience, the licensed Floriade Bistro offers CH I FLEY
restaurant style cuisine with a menu certain to tempt your tastebuds with &ryffisPp^ry
heafi soups, pastas, salads and delights such as Thai Red Cuny with
Rice Pilaf or Meditenanean Frittata. The Bistro is the perfect place t0
indulge with a bottle of Miranda wine, premium coffee or tea and then
there's the dessert menu.

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Healthy Tips for your Heaft
Enjoy the fresh air and spring sunshine in Commonwealth Park as you
take a walk through the gardens of Floriade.
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Bring your walking shoes. There is a wide range of walking paths
around Floriade. Walking is fantastic physical activity s0 come back more
than once and keep it up when you leave.
Jlgcaw ?healre Proaenta
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
The Blue Hosf
ACT to register on 6247 2911 lfiternaliCInaily acclaimed writ*r f,lary fulorris' latest wsrk The tslue
fioolis bcing presented by Ji0sarv Theatrs flo at the $treei Theatre
Slip, Slop Slapl Wear long sleeve shirts, hats and sunscreen t0 protect
yourself against the sun. Free sunscreen will be available at the trc{fi 17-21 $eptembet.

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Make a healthier choice! Look for the symbol beside items on the
elirnbs tn the bluc rcof to finct a nw$$affo,.,,a n:essage funy has left
menu boards at all food stands across Floriade. The symbol shows that
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it is a'healthier choice' and will be low in fat and salt.
A *tunning design and score bring lhi* prclduotion to th* boundary
Enjoy the fresh air and the flowers. The Village, food areas and between live theatre and film. Direeted i:y Greg i-is*annn.
children's arca are SmokeFree areas. Please refrain from smoking in
The BlLte ftCIlf will leave yeu hreathless.
these areas.
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Join in. Look out for the Park, and take part in one of
COCAS, Artists in 17-21 Ssptsffiber llckets $1S/$12 Bookings $247 1223
the many activities on offer. There are also plenty of physical activities
happening throughout Floriade including Yoga and Tai Chi. Join in and
remember to'Be Active for Life'. Parliamentary Triangle Lights Up!

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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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Artists In The Park
Artists in the Park welcomes ail canbena artists. Artists and groups
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run vari'us arts activities and workshops 0r you can watch
artists at work
in the Floriade gardens,
Individual artists are welcome
to come along and join in.
Easels can be borrowed for
the day and it will be a great
chance to see, meet and work
with other artists. Artists in the
Park is coordinated by
Belconnen Community Arts.
Daily program available from
www.f loriadeaustralia.com.
the Floriade Information
Marquee and the Children's
Village,
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Old Parliament House
Larger than life and on the campaign traill
Meet giant former politicians as they
wander through the gardens on the
campalgn trail from Old parliament House.
OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE
These larger than life characters will be
kissing babies, and shaking hands with
Floriade visitors.
Each weekend from Sat 21 September 11.00am _ 3.000m
DADA
DADA (Disability and Disadvantaged in the ARTS ACT inc)
and artists with
disabilities weave designs into Metal petals, reflecting their interpretation
of Canberra's celebration of spring.
Lions Teeth and Crab Claws
Sculpture and paintings on the themes of plants, poetry and Canberra.
by Michaet partridge and Lorna iltey and paintings by, Hetena
l9utplyres
Hills, National Exhibition Centre, Regatta point.

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Under Milkwood:
Canberra Youth Theatre Company
Canberra Youth Theatre Company celebrate their 30th birthday
with a
new production of the classic Dylan Thomas play llnder Milt<wood.
There's Organ Morgan; a man r
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been kissed since and a host of fufl
unforgettable characters. Full production at Gorman House, Braddon,
15 September and 25 September 5 October. Bookings 6248
- S05t or
more information at www.cytc.net. Special performances
at Floriade:
Mon 30 September - Fri 4 0ctober 2.300m

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