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Active PursuitsBiking With 120km (74 miles) of bike paths, Canberra is made for exploring on two wheels. Rent a bike from Mr. Spoke's Bike Hire, Barrine Drive, near the ferry terminal, Acton (tel. 02/6257 1188). Bikes for adults cost A$12 (US$11/£5.50) for an hour, A$25 (US$23/£12) for a half-day, and A$38 (US$34/£17) for a day. Boating Burley Griffin Boat Hire, Barrine Drive, near the ferry terminal, Acton (tel. 02/6249 6861), rents paddle boats for A$25 (US$23/£12) per hour, kayaks for A$15 (US$14/£7) and two-person canoes for A$20 (US$18/£9) per hour. It's open daily from September until May. Swimming Swim in the wake of Ian Thorpe and other famous Australian super-swimmers. The indoor heated pool at the Australian Institute of Sport (tel. 02/6214 1281), Leverrier Crescent, Bruce, a short drive northwest of Civic, is open to the public at certain times during the day (call ahead to check schedules). Adults pay A$4.50 (US$4.05/£2) to swim, and children pay A$3 (US$2.70/£1.35). You must wear swimming caps, which you can buy there for A$2.50 (US$2.25/£1.15). It costs A$8 (US$7.20/£3.60) to use the pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna. Tennis The National Sports Club, Mouat Street, Lyneham (tel. 02/6248 9490), has tennis, squash, and indoor sports facilities. Call for court bookings and prices. The Australian Institute of Sport also rents courts.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features
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