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Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla (& 02/6270 4000); the U.S. Embassy is
found at Moonah Place, Yarralumla (& 02/6214 5600); and the New
Zealand High Commission is at Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla (& 02/
6270 4211).
Emergencies Call & 000 for an ambulance, the police, or the fire department.
Eyeglasses For repairs, glasses, and contact lenses try OPSM Express, shop
5, Lower Ground Floor, The Canberra Centre, Civic (& 02/6249 7344). It’s
open Monday through Thursday 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am to 9pm, and
Saturday 9am to 4pm.
Hospitals For medical attention, go to the Canberra Hospital, Yamba
Drive, Garran (& 02/6244 2222), or call the Accident & Emergency Department
at & 02/6244 2324 (24 hr.).
Hot Lines In Canberra you have access to the Rape Crisis Centre (& 02/
6247 2525); Drug/Alcohol Crisis Line (& 02/6205 4545, 24 hr.); Lifeline Crisis
Councelling (& 13 11 14); Salvation Army Councelling Service (& 02/
9331 6000); Poison Information Centre (& 02/6285 2852); and National
Roads & Motorists Association (NRMA) (& 13 21 32).
Pharmacies The Canberra Centre Pharmacy, Civic (& 02/6249 8074), is
open during general shopping hours. A number of after-hours pharmacies
are listed in the Canberra Yellow Pages.
Photographic Needs Fletchers Fotographics, Shop 2, 38 Akuna St., Civic
(& 02/6247 8460), is the best place to buy camera gear and films. They
also repair cameras and sell secondhand equipment.
Post Office The Canberra GPO, 53–73 Alinga St., Civic (& 02/6209 1680), is
open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The Poste Restante
address is c/o Canberra GPO, ACT 2601.
Restrooms Found near the city bus exchange, City Hall, and London Circuit.
3 Accommodations You Can Afford
Canberra has a good scattering of places to stay, and generally accommodations
are much cheaper than in most other state capitals. Many people travel to Canberra
during the week, so many hotels offer cheaper weekend rates to put heads
on beds. You should always ask about special deals. The rates given below are
rack rates, or what the hotels hope they’ll get on a good day—you can often get
a room for less. The Canberra Visitors’ Centre (& 1300/554 114 in Australia)
can also provide you information about accommodations options.
The Brassey of Canberra Rooms in this 1927 Heritage-listed building,
formerly a boardinghouse for visiting government officials, are large, quiet, and
somewhat plush. The garden bar and piano lounge are popular. Other good points
include its proximity to Parliament House and other major attractions, and the
hearty breakfasts. The hotel underwent extensive renovations in early 2000, which
included the remodeling of many of the doubles into larger heritage rooms.
Belmore Gardens, Barton, ACT 2600. & 1800/659 191 in Australia, or 02/6273 3766. Fax 02/6273 2791.
www.brassey.net.au. 81 units. A$132 (US$86) double; A$165 (US$107) double family room; A$141 (US$92)
heritage double; A$187 (US$122) heritage family room. Rates include full breakfast. Check for specials. AE,