Australian Institute of Sport

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Bruce, Canberra, gives you a look at the training facilities used by elite Australian athletes. A guided tour adds context on athlete routines and sporting history, while Olympic memorabilia traces past Australian achievements. Try interactive activities in the Sportex section, then visit the public pool if you want to add a swim. There is also a cafe and a shop selling Olympic-themed gear, so you can pause for a meal or pick up a souvenir.

Guided tours and training facilities

A guided tour takes you behind the scenes at the AIS and explains the routines and facilities that support elite athletes. It also covers Australian sporting history. Tours have been reported at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm, with a visit lasting about an hour and a half.

Some tour experiences include access to athlete stories and personal insights. The Gold Tour has included a one-on-one athlete experience and lunch in the AIS dining hall, though those elements are specific to that tour experience.

Sportex, memorabilia and the pool

Sportex has interactive sports activities, including games in a large game room. Set aside time to try them rather than treating this section as a quick walk-through.

Olympic memorabilia includes clothing and other items connected with the 2000 Olympics, as well as objects from earlier Australian sporting wins. The site also has a public pool, a cafe and a shop with Olympic-themed merchandise. Free parking is available, and the entrance and parking area are wheelchair accessible.