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11 Kennedy St., Kingston. & 02/6239 7970. Main courses A$9.80-A$19 (US$6.40-US$12). AE, DC, MC, V.
Daily noon-2:30pm; Sun-Wed 5-10pm; Thurs-Sat 5-10:30pm.

5 Seeing the Sights
Australian Institute of Sport This institution provides first-class training
and facilities for Australia's elite athletes. Tours, led by one of the institute's ath-
letes, include visits to the gymnasium, basketball courts, and Olympic swim-
ming pool to see training in progress. There is also a fascinating interactive
sports display where visitors can test their sporting skills.
Leverrier Crescent, Bruce. & 02/6214 1444. Admission A$12 (US$7.80) adults, A$6 (US$3.90) children,
A$33 (US$21) families. Tours leave the AIS shop Mon-Fri at 11:30am and 2:30pm; Sat-Sun at 10, 10:20, and
11:30am, and 1 and 2:30pm. Bus: 80 from City Center.
Australian War Memorial This monument to Australian troops who
gave their lives for their country is truly moving and well worth a visit. Artifacts
and displays tell the story of Australia's conflicts abroad. You won't soon forget
the exhibition on Gallipoli, the bloody World War I battle in which so many
Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) servicemen were slaughtered.
The Hall of Memory is the focus of the memorial, where the body of the
Unknown Soldier lies entombed. (His remains were brought back from a World
War I battlefield in 1993.) The Memorial also holds one of the largest collec-
tions of Australian art in the world, including works by Tom Roberts, Arthur
Streeton, and Grace Cossington-Smith. Recently added exhibits include a film
showing the surrender of Singapore, projected onto the actual table on which
the surrender was signed, and a simulated ride aboard an original Lancaster
bomber. ANZAC Hall and Bradbury Aircraft Hall are recent additions to the
Memorial, housing significant aircraft and large pieces of war memorabilia.
At the head of Anzac Parade on Limestone Ave. & 02/6243 4211. Free admission. Daily 10am-5pm (when
the Last Post is played). Closed Christmas. Guided tours at 10, 10:30, and 11am, and 1:30 and 2pm. Bus:
33 or 40.
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex This information
center, which stands beside huge tracking dishes, is a must for anyone interested
in space. There are plenty of models, audiovisual recordings, and displays,

Up, Up & Away Finds

Balloon Aloft ( & 02/4938 1955; www.balloonaloft.com.au) offers fab-
ulous 45-minute sunrise flights over Canberra Monday through Friday
for A$210 (US$137) for adults and A$120 (US$78) for children 6 to 12,
including a champagne breakfast on touchdown. On weekends a
1-hour trip costs A$250 (US$163) for adults and A$150 (US$98) for chil-
dren; breakfast costs A$25 (US$16) for adults and A$10 (US$6.50) for
kids.
Dawn Drifters ( & 02/6285 4450; fax [phone]; www.dawn
drifters.com.au) will also send you soaring. One-hour champagne
flights are A$185 (US$120) for adults Monday through Friday; A$215
(US$140) on weekends and holidays. Children go for 40% of the adult
price. Breakfast is A$20 (US$13) extra.