ACCOMMODATION TURNER ACT

Centrally located, the hotel is within easy reach of famous attractions including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia, and only a short walk to the central business district and the city's thriving shopping precincts, hip bars and cool cafes. Mantra MacArthur Hotel offers stylish and contemporary rooms to suit all travellers. Choose from Studio Rooms for business guests or overnight stays, to 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites for groups and families wanting to explore the region a little longer. All rooms feature an LCD television, Foxtel, in-room WiFi (fees apply), bar fridge, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, iron & ironing board, air conditioning and hair dryer. The hotel offers a wide range of hotel services for your ease including 24 hour reception, express check out and conference facilities. Looking for great food without leaving the Hotel? Try chef?s modern take on Greek Mediterranean cuisine at the in-house restaurant & bar Podilato. Featuring Hellenic favourites off the grill, accompanied by both European and local wines, Podilato is a welcome addition to Canberra?s eateries....

Head to the Alliance Fran?aise de Canberra and learn about the Beaujolais Nouveau. Taste the wine and dine on charcuterie, cheese and French Bread! Raffle will be drawn on the day. Booking essential by 20 November....

For the fourth year, the Alliance Fran?aise de Canberra is organizing its Christmas Fair! Enjoy an early taste of Christmas with stalls of hand crafted products, good food, jewelleries, books... Perfect for your Christmas shopping ? la fran?aise. Music, creative workshops and animations for children are planned all day!...

Set in the leafy surrounds of Turner and close the city, the RUC at Turner is the perfect spot to relax, play a spot of lawns bowls, enjoy a cold beer, or have a meal. Choose from relaxed barefoot bowls or a more formal competition. Grab yourself a deal on BBB Sundays - burgers, bowls and beers for $30! Trivia nights on Thursdays and meat raffles on Fridays. Friendly family atmosphere. Live sports on the big screen daily, juke box and pool table. A $5 one year membership gives you access to the gaming facilities and food and drink specials....

Vines and Wines offer wine tours and appreciation for Canberra and beyond. Join them on a tour; they'll show you that wine tasting is fun and a great skill to have. It's thinking and drinking - what's not to love! Go behind the scenes where you'll have a chance to meet the winemakers and learn the magical process of turning grapes into wine! Itineraries vary so check the Vines and Wines website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date. Tours can book out months in advance so get in early and book your place now....