Comfort Inn Federation
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Property Information:
330 Honour Ave, Corowa
At Comfort Inn Federation they pride themselves on offering their customers old-fashioned hospitality, with a welcoming smile at reception.
Their rooms are large, clean and comfortable. So whether you are here on business, or simply for pleasure, they do their best to ensure customer satisfaction. Located on 3 acres of manicured gardens, they boast that their rooms are the largest to be had in Corowa.
The Comfort Inn Federation is a 22 suite motel with a fully-licensed 36-seat restaurant, rated at 3½ stars by AAA Tourism, and is part of Choice Hotels Australasia (previously Flag). There are a variety of rooms to cater for all eventualities and budgets.
Hotel Services and Amenities:- Video Cassette Player Available *
- Tour Desk
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant *
- Seasonal Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Parking
- Bus Parking
- No Pets Allowed
- Meeting Room *
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Guest Use Fax Machine
- Interior Corridors
- Convention Center *
- Banquet/Meeting Rooms *
* Indicates services/amenities that may require an additional cost.
Accommodation Information:
All the suites at the Comfort Inn Federation are on the ground level, so there will be no climbing of stairs.
All of the rooms are equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning, and are serviced daily. Each room contains : electric blankets on all beds, clock radio, television, telephone - with internet access, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, hairdryer, iron, and ironing board.
There is a free guest laundry available, as well as a guest barbecue, which is located in a shady area of the gardens just next to the salt water swimming pool. Also available for customer use is a sauna (although this is not available for children). There is ample parking for trailers, large vehicles, Buses and boats.
Services/Amenities in All Rooms:- Room Service *
- In-Room Air Conditioning
- In-Bath Whirlpool
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- In-Room Hot Tub
* Indicates services/amenities that may require an additional cost.
Location Information:
FEATURES OF THE AREA
- Rutherglen Wine District - Just minutes away from Rutherglen's 22 excellent wineries. One of Australia's oldest wine growing areas, Rutherglen is renowned for its full flavoured table wines and internationally recognised muscats, tokays and ports. Regular events include the Tastes of Rutherglen in March and the Winery Walkabout in June.
- Corowa Golf Club - Boasting a superbly laid out 27-hole golf course offering a challenge to all golfers. Golfing packages including accommodation and meals are available.
- Federation Museum - Discover the fascinating story of Australia's nationhood through the many changing displays.
- Federation Festival - Held in January every year come and celebrate the 'birth of Federation' in Corowa. Festivities include fireworks, craft market, street parade, bands and concerts. Lots of fun for the whole family.
- Sanger Street - Corowa's historic main street featuring the Royal Hotel, Globe Hotel and Oddfellows Hall which were all used during the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference.
- Corowa Court House - Site of the meeting in 1893 during which Dr. Quick's proposal relating to Federation was accepted.
- The Cooperage & Keg Factory - Situated at All Saints Winery the Cooperage provides the opportunity to see the age-old craft of keg making in a unique working environment.
- Jindera Pioneer Museum Complex - A short drive from Corowa and you can be wandering through the past. Set in beautiful grounds the complex includes village store, residence, slab hut, post office and more.
- Milawa district - less than an hour away, Milawa offers a multitude of taste sensations which include olives, mustards, cheeses and wines. A not to be missed tourist destination!
- Wine tours - Explore the Rutherglen vineyards either by yourself or let local experts drive you through the area on an organised tour. Stop off for lunch at one of the wineries or organise a delicious locally prepared picnic hamper.
- Golf - Play a round at Corowa Golf Club or try one of the other excellent courses in the area.
- Dining - A variety of first class dining experiences is available in Corowa and the surrounding district.
- Touring - Corowa is central to the historic towns of the north-east. Take a drive through box-ironbark forest to the historic towns of Chiltern, Beechworth or Yackandandah.
- Bicycling - Bring your own or hire a bike at the Corowa Information Centre and take advantage of the terrain and weather to explore the vineyards and the local country roads.
- Water sports - Boating, rowing or waterskiing are all popular in the area as is fishing. Try your hand at catching the famous Murray cod, yellowbelly or redfin.
- Lake and river cruises - Take a boat cruise and discover the beauty of the local waterways of the Murray River and Lake Mulwala.
- Horse racing - With a number of meetings throughout the year, including Melbourne Cup Day, Corowa Race Club offers good racing, excellent facilities and country hospitality.
- Skydiving - Home of the National Parachute School, Corowa hosted the 1999 World Skydiving Championships. Enrol in one of the APF accredited accelerated courses or take a tandem skydive safely harnessed to a qualified instructor.
EVENTS
Some of the major events in the Corowa region are :-
January :- Corowa Races
- Skydiving and Gliding
- Bowls competitions
- Corowa Summer Fiesta
- Federation Festival - including the Art Festival
- "A Day on the Green" at All Saints Winery
- "Tastes of Rutherglen" - from Victorian Labour Day weekend for two weekends
- Annual GPA Swim-in and Military Vehicle Rally
- Corowa Races
- Bowls competitions
- Depending upon the year - EASTER! (Sometimes in March.) In Corowa, this means lots of sports, including bowls, golf, horse races, and the "Australian Billy Cart Championships", which is run on Easter Saturday.
- Bowls competitions
- Bowls competitions
- Corowa Races
- "Winery Walkabout" - Queen's Birthday weekend. This is a HUGE one, with approximately 20,000 tourists visiting the district.
- "Hot and Spicy Spring Festival" on Father's Day weekend.
- Rutherglen Wine Show, with its awards dinner and public tasting.
- "Festival of Dance" - a week of various dance styles, with wine tastings and even discos for the kids!
- "Tour de muscat" - a cycling tour along the Muscat Trail in Rutherglen.
- The Riverbelt Golf Challenge.
- Corowa Show.
- "Young Bloods and Bloody Legends" - presented by the winemakers of the Rutherglen district.
- On the first Sunday of the month - Corowa Federation Market at Bangerang Park.
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