Aim

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You are aiming for Building 25 (AKA the Inspire Centre) on the University of Canberra (UC) campus, and it looks like this:

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Getting there from Belconnen

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We are assuming that if you are staying in Belconnen (the other main place to stay, 1-2 kms from the UC campus), you won’t need too much guidance on getting to the campus. Your Guide to Walking and Cycling in Belconnen lays out the walking and cycling paths and Google maps will show you the rest. NB the area is serviced by both Neuron and Beam electric scooters, and they are plentiful.

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Getting there from Civic 

 

If you are staying in Civic, (or looking to get there from the UC Campus), you have the following options

 

1) Walk it in approx. 90 mins.

 

From Civic, this will take you along the Turner canal, through O’Connor and across the pleasant Bruce Ridge. Take route C3a on the Canberra Walking and Cycling Map. It’s a shared pedestrian/bike track.

 

2) Bike it in approx. 30 mins.

 

There’s a bit of a hill on the way to UC, and a lovely glide down it on the way back. Use the same route as the walkers: C3a on the Canberra Walking and Cycling Map.

 

For a list of bike hire options, see here: https://visitcanberra.com.au/articles/how-to-hire-a-bike-in-canberra

 

3) Scooter it in approx. 25 mins.

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There are ample Neuron and Beam electric scooters, in Civic and on campus. Again, you’ll ne following the same route as the walkers and the cyclists, Route C3a on the Canberra Walking and Cycling Map. Do be warned that the scooters have no real suspension, and most people will feel the impact of a ride of this length on their legs. Providing your own suspension by bending the knees helps.

 

4) Bus it in approx. 15 mins.

 

Busses leave for the university from Platform 1 on Alinga st, in Civic. The platform is opposite the Canberra GPO (anyone will be able to direct you to that). Routes 2, 3 and 4 all go past the university. Please see Google Maps for further details as to routes and times.

 

NB YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS ON CANBERRAN BUSSES

 

The best way to go is to purchase a “My Way” pass, which is available for $2.50 from selected outlets. You put money on it at the time of purchase. For prices and the like, please see here.

 

The two outlets in Civic where you can obtain a “My Way” pass are:

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• EzyMart at 65 Northbourne Ave, Civic
  (open 6 or 7am-11pm, 7 days)

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• Supa24 Convenience Store, at 2 Mort st, Civic
  (open 6 or 7am-11pm or later, 7 days)

 

You’ll see them indicated on Mud Map 2, below. Both are within a 3 minute walk from Platform 1.

 

You can also purchase more expensive, 1 day tickets, from the vending machines at the tram stops on Northbourne Ave. You’ll see some of these stops on Mud Map 2 below as well.

 

5) Drive it, in approx. 10 mins.

 

The car parks you’ll want at UC are P9B, P9C and P9D. These are just to the left of the bus stops marked on Mud Maps 3 and 4, below. For other parking options at UC, see the campus parking maps and head to the “parking” tab. For parking prices, see here.