Conference Venue
Canberra, Australia's capital, is a beautiful city of some 300,000 people living around three lakes. The city is famous for its parks, museums and art galleries. In late May, the days are cool but typically sunny, ranging from 5°-15° C.
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The Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC) is located about 10 minutes drive north of the city centre, just off Northbourne Avenue.
To find out more about Canberra's hotels, restaurants and attractions, visit the Canberra Tourism web-site.
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Accommodation Bookings
Block bookings for accommodation have been made at 7 Canberra hotel/apartments, as detailed below.*Accommodation prices include GST.
All bookings, alterations or cancellations should be made to the Conference Secretariat, in writing, not to the hotel.
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Waldorf Hotel |
2 Akuna St | Check in: 12pm Check out: 10am Located in the heart of the city centre. Provides sweeping views of the national capital cityscape, Lake Burley Griffin and surrounding mountains and parklands. Includes security undercover parking for guests. 8 minute taxi ride to the conference venue. |
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Saville |
84 Northbourne Avenue | Check in from 2pm and check out prior to 10am. 10 minute walk to the City Centre. Rooms and suites feature a private balcony. Plenty of undercover security parking. Non-smoking rooms are available. 5 minute taxi ride to conference venue. |
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| Novotel |
Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City |
Check in: 2pm Check out: 10am Canberra's brand new hotel, located only 5km from the airport, is approximately 3 minutes walk to the heart of the city. Includes undercover parking, complimentary parking for guests and easy access to cultural and historical attractions. 10 minute taxi ride to conference venue. |
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| Chifley Hotel |
102 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra |
Check in: 2pm Check out: 11am Secure underground parking - complimentary for guests. Conveniently located just minutes from the city centre of Canberra's business and shopping district. 5 minute taxi ride to conference venue. |
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| Canberra Executive Apartments |
108 Northbourne Ave, Canberra |
Check in: 2pm Check out: 10am Located 5 minutes walk from the city centre. Overlooks the picturesque Lake Burley Griffin and surrounding mountains and parklands. Includes security undercover parking for guests. 8 minute taxi ride to the conference venue. |
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| Parklands |
Hawdon Place, Dickson |
Check in: 1pm Check out: 11am Canberra's newest apartment hotel, ideally located close to all of Canberra's major attractions and to Chinatown in Dickson. A short walk to some of Canberra's finest restaurants and located less than 5 minutes by taxi to the Conference venue. |
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| Kythera |
Northbourne Avenue, Canberra |
Check in: 12noon Check out: 10am. 15 minute walk to the City Centre. Secure complimentary carparking for guests. 5 minute taxi ride to conference venue. |
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Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort |
North NSW/ACT Border, Federal Highway |
Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am Resort accommodation set in 130 acres of bushland, 10 minutes from the city and a few minutes to the conference venue. Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Spa, Sauna, Restaurant and Bar with Open Fireplace. 9 Conference Rooms for private meetings available. |
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Transport
Shuttle Buses
Buses have been arrranged to collect delegates from the conference hotels in the morning, and to transport them back in the evening, plus to and from the Conference Dinner and Social Evening, as follows:Starting at Waldorf Apartments - 7.45am
then Novotel, Kytheria, Canbera Executive Apartments, Chifley, Saville, Parklands to arrive at EPIC at aroud 8.30am.
From EPC to Hotels listed above at 8.00pm (Monday after Welcome Reception), but on Tuesday to Wednesday at 5.15pm.
There will also be a coach to the Conference Dinner on 30 May leaving hotels at 6.30pm and returning at 10.45pm.
Air
We are pleased to announce Qantas has been appointed official airline for SimTecT 2001. A discount of up to 45% off the full economy airfare excluding taxes at the time of booking has been negotiated for this conference, subject to seat availability in group class. Please quote the Association Profile Number: 1151763 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 & ticketing conditions.
The Qantas Association sales telephone number is Toll Free 1800 684 880.
International delegates can contact their local Qantas office for the best available fare of the day.
Please note that if you wish to fly to Canberra to attend a morning session you are advised to fly in the night before as fog is a common problem at Canberra airport and may delay your flight.
Transport from the Airport
Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the airport to the conference venue. The cost will be around $20.Car Parking
Car parking at EPIC is freeCanberra activities
To find out more about Canberra's hotels, restaurants and attractions, visit the Canberra Tourism web-site.Travel throughout ACT and NSW
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Canberra Tourism