Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)

Landmarks and Buildings

Go behind the scenes on an award-winning 90-minute guided tour of Australia's premier elite sports precinct, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), located minutes from the Canberra city centre. Discover where Australia’s sporting champions are created and gain an insight into the life of their leading athletes.
Sportex
A group of children outside the Australian Institute of Sport
Tour group walking past the athletes training area
People outdoors on an AIS Tour
Rowing machine at Sportex
Sportex
Sportex
AIS Visitor Centre
AIS cafe
AIS Shop
Included is a visit to Sportex, one of Australia's leading interactive sports exhibits, set amongst a first-class collection of sporting memorabilia. Try wheelchair basketball, virtual downhill skiing, rock climbing, football penalty shootouts and more. Great fun for all ages and athletic abilities.

Be sure to visit the Australian Institute of Sport Shop whilst you are there, where you can shop like a champion for exclusive AIS merchandise and refuel at the AIS cafe.

Guided public tours depart daily from the AIS Visitor Centre, see the website for further details.

Now with the Canberra Mega Pass, you can take your Canberra trip to the next level. Take a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport, encounter animals at the National Zoo & Aquarium, and get curious at Questacon, Australia’s National Science & Technology Centre. The Canberra Mega Pass is available to book now.

Information

Website

www.ais.gov.au/visit

Address

Leverrier Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 2617

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