School Excursions , Tour Groups, Sports and Special Events
Our Golden Age Promise is to go above and beyond for our guests, to ensure their time in Capital Country is convenient and well-catered. Naturally, we provide a range of services, included with all bookings, free of charge: Coffee, tea and muffins, WiFi, air-conditioning and heating, parking, luxurious linen, in-room workspaces, modern facilities. It's the Queanbeyan way!
School Excursions
We would love to welcome your students to our newly renovated motel! You can expect:
- Safe, clean, and comfortable rooms
- Top-floor, dedicated Groups Wing
- High quality mattresses
- Healthy, fresh food
- Plenty of space to park your bus
- 20 minutes from Questacon, Parliament House, National Museum, National Arboretum, National Zoo, Australian War Memorial, the Aquarium and the Airport.
Our top floor, Groups Wing features 32 rooms specifically dedicated to school groups – laid out to maximise student supervision.
With your comfort in mind, we’ve fitted out each room with split king beds and bunk beds with brand-new, Posturepedic mattresses that can sleep up to 6.
Our Groups Wing also features direct access to our dining room.
Our in-house chef will prepare the catered meals of your choice, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
With 30+ years of experience, our chef is happy to cater to all dietary needs – including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.
We also have a pastry chef on site who can create stunning cupcakes for any birthdays.
Our reasonably priced dining packages allow school trips to enjoy bed and breakfast packages, as well as dinner for everyone.
Sports & Leisure
Whether you're visiting for a golf tour at Queanbeyan Golf Course, coming to watch some ice hockey, rugby and cricket, or in town for a sports carnival - we have enough room for sports teams, sports competitions, groups, attendees and more! We love creating a festival atmosphere beyond the sportsgrounds. Our various group accommodation options allow us to cater for the local Queanbeyan netball, AFL, football, soccer and rugby competitions, along with accommodation for national sports carnivals and events.
The annual Canberra Mile, TriCanberra, Trans-Murray Golf Match, Australian Ninja Games, Ashes Tests, T20 competitions, AFLW Cup Carnival, Cure De Tour, Snowsports tournaments and Kanga Cup are easily accessible from our central Queanbeyan & Canberra location.
Coming Up!
Mark your calendars for an exciting showdown! The upcoming Lawn Bowls tournament will take place at the Queanbeyan RSL on Yass Road in April 2025, with an expected 140-180 participants ready to roll. Situated just minutes away from the greens, we offer comfortable, stylish accommodation so you can relax after a day of friendly competition, making Golden Age the perfect home base to enjoy all the fun!
Join us for the sporting event of the year! The 20th Edition of the Australian Masters Games is landing in Canberra this October 2025, and it's set to be bigger and better than ever. As one of Australia’s largest premier multisport festivals, this epic event will feature over 50 different sports, attracting athletes and fans from across the country. Whether you're competing or cheering, we've got you covered. Just a short drive from Canberra, our comfy and convenient accommodation will keep you close to all the action. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of sport and community.
Tour Groups
Looking to discover the hidden gems of Canberra & Queanbeyan? From wine tours, hot air balloon sightseeing tours over Lake Burley Griffin, nature hikes, outdoor adventures, National Zoo tours, cheetah walks, cycling tours, national park explorations, or any of the various Canberra guided tours; Golden Age Motor Inn has an abundance of accommodation options, catering for large and small groups and anyone wanting to discover the Canberra tourist attractions!
Our top floor, Groups Wing features 32 rooms specifically dedicated to tour groups – laid out so your group will all be together.
Unlock the secrets of the Queanbeyan-Palerang & Canberra region on your days out, and enjoy the freedom of relaxing by the riverside during your days off.
Special Events
We also have a pastry chef on site who can create stunning wedding cakes and cupcakes.
Our reasonably priced dining packages allow your group to enjoy bed and breakfast packages, as well as dinner for everyone.