2006 Australian National Rally of

Mercedes-Benz Clubs in Canberra.

 

For those who are interested there is a Pre rally and Post rally tour. The post rally tour is being run by the Mercedes-Benz club of Victoria and details can be found at this link.  The pre rally tour is being run by the ACT club and details appear below:

On your rally application form is a part 2 that covers the Pre rally tour. If you are interested in the pre rally tour you need to fill in part 2 indicating your preferences of where you would like to go. A summary of the options is listed below with a link to each attractions website..

The full Rally Package covers accommodation for the nights of Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th April. You will also need to indicate the additional nights that you wish to be booked at Rydges Capital Hill if you are attending the pre rally tour. It is your responsibility to pay for the additional nights directly to Rydges Capital Hill Hotel before departure. 

 

Title of Institution

Description

Visit

Duration

Entry Fee

Yes

?

Group v Alone

National Capital Exhibition

Overview – Canberra’s plan & development explained. First stop for visitors

 

1 hour

 

No

 

 

Australian National Botanic Garden

National collection of native plants

2 hours

No

 

 

Australian War Memorial

Art, relics, photos, film & sound – much developed over recent years.

 

Half day

 

No

 

 

Memorials of Anzac Parade

Guided walks – War Memorial to the Lake & back.

 

2 hours

 

No

 

 

National Archives of Australia

On display – the Royal Commission of Assent  & our original Constitution

 

1 hour

 

No

 

 

National Gallery of Australia

General Exhibition

‘Constable’ Exhibition

3 hours

2 hours

No

Yes

 

 

National Museum of Australia

Spectacular exhibits, history

Half day

No

 

 

National Science & Technology Centre (Questacon)

‘Hands-On’ Science & technology. Great for all ages.

 

2 hours

 

Yes

 

 

National Screen & Sound Archive

 

Australia’s radio, film, TV & sound treasures dating from the late 1800’s

 

2 hours

 

No

 

 

National Zoo & Aquarium

Exotic & native animals

2 hours

Yes

 

 

Old Parliament House / National Portrait Gallery

Stories, characters in our political history

 

2 hours

 

Yes

 

 

Parliament House

Guided tours of the House of Representatives & Senate.

 

3 hours

 

No

 

 

Royal Australian Mint

History of Australian coins & the minting process

 

2 hours

 

No