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The Manuka Oval hosts the Prime Minister's XI match, an annual match where a team consisting Australian cricketers picked by the country's prime minister plays against an overseas touring team. Since 2008, Manuka has held international cricket matches sporadically. Has a capacity of 13,500.
Manuka Oval is an Australian rules football and cricket venue located in the Canberra suburb of Griffith. The area on which the ground is situated has been used for sport since the early 20th century, but was only enclosed in 1929.
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This swimming pool was built in art deco style and opened in 1930.
A small museum with lots of restored fire appliances used during the 20th century, including several large fire trucks. The museum is free to access, but a gold-coin donation is encouraged for maintenance purposes.
Learn and see how glass is made in this contemporary professional glass making factory. There are several workshops available, including several "make-your-owns".
A self-drive electric boat rental service operating from the Kingston Foreshore on Lake Burley Griffin. The picnic-style watercraft accommodate up to eight passengers and feature a central built-in table layout. No marine license or prior boating experience is required to pilot the vessels, which operate via simple low-speed steering controls. Safety equipment and life jackets are provided on-site, and dogs are permitted on board.
A boat cruise operator on Lake Burley Griffin offering private charters, themed social cruises, and group scenic tours. The fleet includes the 'Maid Marion' (a 35-passenger catamaran with indoor and outdoor decks, a sound system, and climate control) and the 'Cygnet' (a smaller, quiet electric boat hosting up to 10 passengers for intimate gatherings). Private charters feature full BYO food and beverage flexibility with on-board barbecue facilities.
The seat of Australia's federal government and legislature and a remarkable piece of modern architecture. Outside, the forecourt faces Federation Mall and has iconic views. Much of the inside is open to the public during business hours (your bags are x-rayed and persons pass through a metal detector at the entrance). When inside the building, do not miss: Queens Terrace upstairs towards the forecourt, and the roof (via an elevator close to walkway to the House of Representatives). Various art, including portraits of past prime ministers are hung in the hallways. Enthusiastic guides perform free tours daily at 10AM, 1PM and 3PM (no booking required). Tours are shorter when Parliament is sitting as the chambers are occupied.