The Bush Capital Lodge is our choice of accommodation for 2011.  The Bush Capital Lodge is set in tranquil bushland in Dryandra Street, O’Connor in the ACT and is the perfect setting for a mountain bike camp with O’Connor Ridge and Bruce Ridge directly behind.  Stromlo Forest Park and Mt Majura are within easy cycling distance and offer further options for training.

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What you will need to bring:  

Your own supply of toiletries including soap and other personal items. Please bring ONLY ROLL ON OR STICK DEODORANT, HAIR PRODUCTS AND INSECT REPELLENT. Spray products set off smoke alarms in the building.

What you will be eating:  The fully qualified catering staff at Bush Capital Lodge take the hassle out of planning menus for you and we offer a healthy and balanced Set Menu for the duration of your stay.

Breakfast- Breakfast menus vary daily and we always have plenty of wholemeal toast, Vegemite and a selection of jams

A continual supply of fruit juice, tea and coffee is on hand from our juice fountains and continuous supply hot water urn.  A wide variety of breakfast cereals, preserved fruits and yoghurts, and skim or whole milk is available.

A hot breakfast is also available and served by our friendly staff from the hot Bain Marie and consists of your choice of scrambled eggs, sausages and spaghetti or baked beans; OR Pancakes and maple syrup; OR French Toast / Corn Fritters and scrambled egg.

Lunch & Morning Tea - Lunch is available on a “design-your-own ” basis, where you order and our staff make fresh daily according to your individual selection.

A range of Salad Boxes, Bread rolls or soft Tortilla Wraps are provided along with a number of fresh, healthy fillings that include sliced ham, deli meats, sliced cheese, diced roast chicken and a selection of sliced or grated fresh salad items. During winter months we also offer a hot soup and crusty roll as an alternative, and subject to the suitability of the lunch venue for delivery.

Groups opting for full catering are also provided with bottled water, fresh fruit and a sweet or savoury snack, to enjoy with lunch or whenever. Additional morning or afternoon tea items such as freshly baked muffins, slices, cake or scones can also be provided by prior arrangement at extra cost.

Dinner –  A two course dinner is served each evening.

Main courses include Chicken schnitzel, chips and seasonal vegetables, Pasta with bolognaise or neopolitan sauce and salad,  Roast marinated Chicken Pieces with seasoned potatoes and vegetables,  Lasagne (vegetarian or beef), Chicken stir-fry with vegetables and fried rice. Vegetarian main courses such as Vegetarian Lasagne; Stuffed Baked Potatoes; Oven Baked Stuffed Capsicum; Lentil, Chick-pea and Pumpkin with cous cous; and vegetarian pies, quiches and additional pasta sauces can also be provided with prior notice.

Dessert

Desserts on offer include Apple crumble and cream or ice cream,  Fruit, jelly and custard, Chocolate or strawberry mousse, Fresh Fruit salad and cream or ice cream, Ice cream and topping, and Fresh baked muffins and custard