Gold Creek Village
Just 15 minutes from Canberra's city centre, Gold Creek Village provides a full day of activities for the family.
Canberra's favourite visitor destination, Gold Creek Village, is gearing up for a big summer. Favourite attractions such as Cockington Green Gardens, The Australian Reptile Centre, The Bird Walk and the National Dinosaur Museum are all expecting bumper crowds, whilst the popular galleries Aarwun Gallery and Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery will offer a great range of art in many mediums.
Then there's plenty of speciality shopping, for giftware, craft, clothing and gourmet foods, a choice of restaurants, cafes and a lively pub. Gold Creek Tourist Resort offers quality central accommodation.
While at Gold Creek enjoy these great retailers, restaurants and attractions:
Attractions
Cockington Green -
Explore the world in miniature; award-winning tourist attraction.
11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls
Ph: 1800 627 273
9.30am-5pm daily
www.cockington-green.com.au
National Dinosaur Museum -
Australia's largest permanent dinosaur display.
Cnr Gold Creek Rd & Barton Hwy
Ph: 6230 2655
10am-5pm daily
www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au
The Bird Walk -
Come and feed the birds
Federation Square
Ph: 6230 2044
10am-5pm daily
The Australian Reptile Centre Canberra -
Spectacular reptiles, past & present - colourful & deadly
Gold Creek Village
Ph: 6253 8533
10am-5pm daily
www.angelfire.com/biz2/repcen/main.html
Galleries
Aarwun Gallery -
Boutique gallery with selection of leading artists, fine glass & ceramics
Federation Square 1
Ph: 6230 2055
10am-5pm daily.
Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery -
Art, Changing Exhibitions, Didjeridus, Artefacts, Jewellery & Glass
19 O'Hanlon Place
Ph: 6230 2922
10am-5pm daily
www.aboriginaldream.com
Pub
George Harcourt Inn -
Old English-style pub offering lunch, dinner & entertainment 7 days a week.
Gold Creek Road and O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls
Ph: 6230 2484
11am-10am Sun, Mon, Tues & Weds. 11am - Midnight Thurs, Fri and Sat
Accommodation & Functions
Gold Creek Tourist Resort -
Family oriented, restaurant and conference facilities
O'Hanlon Place
Ph: 6241 3000
www.gctr.com.au
Giftware & Shopping
The Bower Birds -
Extensive range of quality gifts, homewares, Australiana & cards.
Federation Square 1
Ph: 6230 2339
9.30am-5-ish pm daily
Enchanted Room & Santa's Secrets -
Rediscover the child in you! Christmas all year round.
Federation Square 2
Ph: 6230 2410
10am-5pm daily
Originals by Jean Townsend -
Locally designed ladieswear - all sizes. 'Petite to Voluptuous'
Cultural Centre
Ph: 6253 9780
10am-5pm daily
www.jeantownsend.citysearch.com.au
Little Rooms & Carlee Children's Wear -
Gifts & Clothing, Timeless & Traditional, Babies to Teens
Federation Square 1
Ph: 6230 2411
10am-5pm daily
www.carleechildrenswear.com.au
The Style Emporium -
Decor items, imported toiletries and quality giftware.
Ginninderra Village
Ph: 6242 5332
10am-5pm Tue-Sun
Sun Protection Shop -
Winter woolies, Cancer Council clothing, sunglasses, hundreds of hats, umbrellas & giftware
Federation Square 2
Ph: 6230 2887
10am-5pm daily
The Lolly Shop -
Best old lolly shop in town.
Federation Square 1
Ph: 6230 2556
10am-5pm daily
Flight of Fancy -
Decorator pieces, jewellery, Art Deco lamps, classic gifts.
Federation Square 2
Ph: 6230 2712
9.30am-5pm daily
Restaurants & Cafes
Green Herring Restaurant -
Unique atmosphere, great food, lic. courtyard dining.
Ginninderra Village
Ph: 6230 2657
Open every day except Monday
Free Entry to Village* (*Entry fee applies to attractions) - ATM - Free Parking - Picnic Facilities - Bus Stop - Public Toilets - Hairdresser
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