About the Conference
Travel to and from
Melbourne*
Air:
Melbourne airport is the second busiest in Australia and it services all the
major international airlines. The international terminal is a 100-meter walk from the
domestic terminal, and the airport is open 24 hours every day.
Train and Bus:
Regular bus and
train services link Melbourne to the other major Australian cities. Interstate
trains stop at Spencer Street station, located in the heart of the central
business district.
Car:
Conference attendees staying at the conference hotel, the Metropole, will
have access to free undercover parking.
Travel within
Melbourne:
The Melbourne airport is
situated about 30-45 minutes by car from the Metropole Hotel and the St
Patrick’s Campus of the Australian Catholic University. Travellers
requiring transport from either the airport or railway station are advised
to take a taxi. The approximate cost is $35 from the airport and $10 from
Spencer Street Station. Taxis are available 24 hours a day.
The Metropole Hotel and
St Patrick’s Campus are situated within 5 minutes walking distance from
the Melbourne CBD. There are tram, bus and train lines immediately outside
both the conference and accommodation venues and taxis may be either hailed
on the street or booked in advance.
Climatic Conditions:
Weather
in Melbourne is notoriously changeable. Come prepared for sunshine and
showers. Daily maximum temperatures will probably range between 12C and 16C;
daily minimum temperatures normally fall between 4C and 8C. Frosts are rare.
Lecture rooms and hotel rooms are well heated, but warm outdoor clothing is
advisable.
*This travel information
is believed to be correct, but is subject to alteration. Please check this
information with your travel agent. The conference organisers are not able
to make bookings.
For more information,
and details of tours and attractions, see the visit the following website:
http://www.visitvictoria.com/
Please visit this site again for further information as the conference draws nearer.