Manuka ACT 2603
(Pic by Grahemec)
Manuka is not an official Canberra suburb but covers parts of neighbouring Griffith and Forrest. Named after the New Zealand tea tree and the precinct after the street, Manuka Circle, Manuka is located 5 km south of the city centre. It is known for Manuka shops (est 1925), Manuka Oval (1929 - with a 15 000 capacity) and Manuka Pool (1930- Canberra's first swimming pool). Today Manuka is also home to the ArtSound radio station (FM 92.7 Mhz) playing jazz, blues, classical & folk.
Visitor Information Centre: 333 Northbourne Ave, Dickson. Tel (02) 6205 0044 or 1300 554 114. (11 km north).
Airport:Canberra International Airport (CBR), 2 Brindabella Cct, Pialligo. Tel (02) 6275 2222. (8 km n-e).
Hospital:
Canberra Hospital, Yamba Dr, Garran. Tel (02) 6244 2222. (7 km s-w).