Conference Venue
Sydney, the gateway city to Australia, and Host City for the 2000 Olympic Games, is built around the bays and beaches of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney boasts a year round calendar of unique cultural activities and festivals, extraordinary landmarks, innovative restaurants, appealing clean city environment, world renowned shopping and friendly people.
In March, day temperatures are typically quite warm, ranging from 25°-30° C, and evenings are very pleasant.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, about 10 minutes walk from the heart of a thriving CBD.
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Accommodation Bookings
Block bookings for accommodation have been made at 7 Sydney hotel/apartments. See registration brochure for further details.| Hotel Nikko Darling Harbour (5 star) 161 Sussex Street, Sydney 7 minute walk to Conference Venue |
Parkroyal at Darling Harbour (4½ star) 150 Day Street, Sydney 2 minute walk to Conference Venue |
Waldorf Apartment Hotel (4 star) 57 Liverpool Street, Sydney 5 minute walk to Conference Venue |
Mecure Hotel Lawson (3 star) 383-389 Bulwara Road, Ultimo, City-West Sydney 3 minute walk to Conference Venue |
| Wynyard Vista Hotel (4 star) 7-9 York Street, Sydney 15 minute walk to Conference Venue or 5 minute taxi ride |
Novotel Hotel (4 star) 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont, Sydney 3 minute walk to Conference Venue |
Ibis Hotel (3 star) 70 Murray Street, Pyrmont, Sydney 3 minute walk to Conference Venue |
Transport
Qantas has been appointed as the Conference airline. Qantas is pleased to offer a special conference airfare to delegates of up to 45% discount off the full economy airfare excluding taxes at the time of booking subject to seat availability in group class. Please quote your Association Profile No. 1186554 and destination and date of conference when making your reservation. Please note that the applicable discount is available for domestic travel within Australia only and is subject to payment and ticketing conditions. The Qantas Association sales telephone number is Toll Free 1800 684 880.Date changes are permitted at any time subject to class availability. Tickets are fully refundable up to 3 days prior to departure of the outbound flight.
International delegates should contact their local Qantas office for the best available fare of the day.
Transport from the Airport
Approximately 35 minute taxi ride from the airport to the Sydney Convention Centre. The cost will be around $22-$27.Car Parking
Car parking is available at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre for a cost of $5 per hour or $15 per day.Monday - Thursday 6.30am - 1.00am
Friday - Saturday 24 hours
Sunday Closes at 1.00am
Maps
To see a good map of Darling Harbour and the Convention Centre, select "Sydney & Darling Harbour" on the the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Website.Public Transport
Sydney Public TransportThe Convention Centre can be accessed by Monorail from near Townhall station, or by Light Rail from Central station, or by a 10 minute stroll from Townhall Railway Station, via Druitt Street.
Sydney Activities
Sydney Vistor's GuideSydney's Weather
Things to Do
The 2000 Olympics
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