Accomodation

As mentioned elsewhere, Canberra’s annual Floriade creates its peak tourist season, from mid September to mid October, which means that accommodation is both scarce and expensive during early October, but good bargains can still be secured. In addition to Canberra, there are a number of nearby towns and villages that offer good accommodation at reasonable rates.

Please refer to this map of the region which provides the location of the events in relationship to Canberra and nearby places.

Links to accommodation can be found at:

• Canberra
• Queanbeyan — the Queensgate Motel Queanbeyan will offer special deals for orienteers.
• Yass

Meals

In addition to the normal range of restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, etc, the ACT and NSW also have licensed clubs that welcome visitors and provide good meals at reasonable rates. The cost of meals is subsidised by profits from poker (slot) machines. OACT recommends one of the venues of the Canberra Southern Cross Club. The Club sponsored Orienteering in the ACT for over 10 years.