This winter, Canberra is shouting you to a premium experience valued at $150 as part of a Winter Weekend Getaway.
Buy one of their exclusive accommodation deals during Happy Hour between 12pm and 1pm any Thursday this June and you will receive a free $150 voucher to spend on shopping, adventure, art and culture or family fun.
Winter makes the warmest memories, so grab a Happy Hour deal and discover what’s on in Canberra this winter!
Amen, I've been here for 7.
I lived in Sydney for 15 years…. I cant believe how much time and money I wasted sitting in traffic every day. 1.5 hours ONE WAY, that's 3 hours a day, 15 hours a week… just sitting there breathing fumes and burning fuel for nothing…. plus tolls!
Compared to 30min here in Canberra 'peak hour', that actually moves at reasonable pace.
I have more time, more money, and I'm healthier for it.
Ok, the cretins think Canberra is a hole- cool, less people that move here the better ;).
Who wants to visit Canberra in Winter? I live here and it's freezing!
The Abominable Snowman might find it to its liking…
Hey, you want Freezing… Winter up North in Canada… THAT's freezing.
This is NOT a "free" deal.. Post cost(s) of the required ACCOMMODATION purchase.
Negging… as it's now HIGHLY MISLEADING.
cheapest accommodation cost $219 per night, really expensive. as i can remember, normally a night at Canberra cost around $150 - $180. is there price increased to more than $200 in last couple of years?
wotif.com bud.
crown plaza and mantra are both under $150 this weekend. just gotta pick your dates.
The deal only applies to packages booked through this website (at that time). Wotif doesn't apply.
ahh… k.
The cheapest i found ( Brassey of Canberra for weekend 16/9) is $199 and that includes buffet breakfast parking and a bottle of wine. Another includes $40 movie voucher as well and the Rydges includes 6 cocktails at the bar.So rate is not just for accomodation.
agreed, $200 a night is expensive.
but you get a $150 shopping voucher which u can use in Canberra Centre. even jb hi-fi.
not a bad deal now is it.
So today was happy hour and i must say i am very happy with my bookings. i made two bookings for two seperate weekends and chose the shopping option. i booked at the Rydges Capital hill for $99 a night!! So i paid $102.85 per night which included a booking fee ( there is no limit to the number of vouchers specified on the T & C's - only one voucher per booking so i will get a two $150 shopping vouchers with my two bookings).
The hotels during happy hour are not the packages that are always on the website. most were cheaper and rooms only - did not include breaky etc. the $99 room was the cheapest and only available with the shopping option. Most others were around the $140+ per night.
This is a fantastic offer for anyone needing accomodation in canberra!!
So, not all types of voucher available to the accommodation you choose?
Is there a min night stay required to qualify for the voucher, is one night stay fine? Thanks
When booking you first select the voucher deal you wish to choose- either shopping, arts and culture, family fun or zoo adventure. After choosing your voucher it will then present you with your accomodation options (different for each voucher)- usually 3-4 options per voucher but this depends on the dates you select as well.
i did email visit canberra and they did confirm that a one night stay is fine. i booked for school holidays and there was lots of availability.
Its a shame that this information on accomodation offered for each voucher isn't available outside happy hour- maybe it could be requested.
Thanks for reply shiningstars, may I ask how many people you booked for? Wonder whether they have any option for family of 4, 2 adults plus a toddler and an infant.
i only booked for 2- i am not sure which vouchers included accomodation for 4- maybe an email to visit canberra will help clarify this- they were speedy and helpful in their reply.
There was the oxley which accomodated 6.
Lived in Canberra for 8 years. Love the place!
Perfect place to raise a family and retire