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Venue
The venue for the SimTect 2009 Simulation Conference and Exhibition will be the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia. SimTecT will be held from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2009.
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide
South Australia, 5000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 8212 4099
Facsimile +61 8 8212 5101
The Adelaide Convention Centre is located in the CBD of Adelaide, adjacent to the picturesque River Torrens and parklands. Adelaide is a compact city of approximately 1.2 million people, situated between the beautiful Adelaide Hills and the long white beaches of the Gulf of St Vincent. Adelaide is known for its biennial Arts Festival, its many churches and graceful stone buildings and its location within an hour's drive of some of Australia's most famous and beautiful wine producing regions. Many of our delegates undertake pre- or post-conference activities and tours to visit South Australian attractions such as the Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island and the beautiful Flinders Ranges, as well as other sights closer to the city.
Travel
Transport from the Airport
Located just 10 minutes from Adelaide’s Central Business District and minutes from the city’s famous beachside suburbs, Adelaide Airport is arguably the most conveniently located of all Australia‘s capital city airports. It will cost you approximately $15.00–$20.00 in a taxi.
Public Transport
Car Parking
The Adelaide Convention Centre operates both the Riverbank and Exhibition car parks, which are open 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. The car parks are situated under the Convention Centre [Riverbank] and beneath the Exhibition Hall. In total, 1250 spaces are available and provide easy access to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall and Adelaide Plaza.
The following rates are applicable to each car park and prices are all GST inclusive:
Early Bird Parking
Beyond 6:30pm casual rates will apply starting from the first hour as below and up to a maximum of $24.00 for any 24 hour period.
Casual Parking
- $1.50 First half hour or part thereof
- $2.00 2nd half hour or part thereof
- $3.50 2nd hour or part thereof
- $2.00 3rd hour or part thereof
Travelling in Australia
Travel - International
Visa Requirements
Participants of an event or conference in Australia will generally need to apply for a subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) Visitor Visa.
Visas are available from your local Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. For the location of your nearest Consulate visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website. See also visa requirements.
Customs Requirements
Please refer to the Australian Customs Service website for items that must be declared at the time of arrival into Australia.
Goods and Services Tax
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% is levied on most purchases in Australia and is included in the purchase price of the goods or service. You may be eligible for a refund of the GST on goods purchased in Australia. See the Australian Customs Service website.
Passenger Movement Charge
A passenger movement charge (departure tax) of AUD$38.00 is payable by all persons 12 years or older upon leaving Australia. Most airlines flying into Australia now include a passenger movement charge in the ticket price.
Accommodation Bookings
A block booking of accommodation has been booked at nearby properties for the SimTecT 2009 Conference. Please indicate your accommodation requirements on the registration form.
In order to secure your room, please include a minimum of one (1) night’s room rate (either by cheque or credit card) as a deposit on your registration form with the balance of your accommodation to be settled directly with the hotel on departure. Alternatively, you can provide credit card details, which can either be forwarded to the hotel directly or debited for a deposit (please check the appropriate box on the registration form).
Room configurations will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please note: Deposits for accommodation must be received at the Secretariat no later than Monday 11 May 2009. Bookings made after that date cannot be guaranteed. For any rooms cancelled seven (7) days less or prior to arrival or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation may be charged to the delegate. Accommodation deposits may be forfeited if the room is not occupied on the requested check-in date.
All bookings, alterations or cancellations should be made to the Conference Secretariat, in writing.
Please do not contact the hotels directly.
See the registration brochure for further details.| Hotel | Address | From Venue | Description | Prices (AUD) | Conditions |
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Oak Embassy Adelaide
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96 North Terrace, Adelaide | Walking Distance from venue: 4 mins | Check in: 2.00pm. Check out: 10.00am Situated on North Terrace, directly opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre and in the heart of Adelaide’s restaurant, cultural, shopping and tourism precincts, the hotel offers luxury and unrivalled service in modern and stylish apartments with spectacular views of the city and coast. |
Two Bedroom Deluxe: AUD$230.00 room only per night | For any cancellations twenty-one (21) days or less prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation will be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations seven (7) days or less or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee for each night of the original reservation will be charged to the delegate. |
| The Hyatt Regency Adelaide
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North Terrace, Adelaide | Walking Distance from venue: 2 mins | Check in: 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am The Hyatt Regency Adelaide Hotel is situated in one of the city’s finest locations, on the picturesque River Torrens. The hotel forms an integral part of Adelaide’s spectacular new Riverbank promenade and is adjacent to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide casino and the Festival Centre. The Adelaide Airport is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel. |
King Room: AUD $210.00 room only per night | For any cancellations thirty (30) days or less prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation will be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations or booking reductions ten (10) days or less or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked or depart early, a full cancellation fee of the quoted rate per night that is cancelled or reduced may be charged to the delegate. |
| Holiday Inn Adelaide
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65 Hindley Street, Adelaide | Walking Distance from venue: 4 mins | Check in: 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am Holiday Inn Adelaide reflects the true sophistication and culture of Adelaide. Located right in the heart of the CBD and just 4 min walk from the Convention Centre, the hotel has something for everyone, all within easy reach of the hotel. |
Standard Deluxe Room: AUD$180.00 room only per night | For any rooms cancelled prior to thirty (30) days prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation may be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations twenty-nine (29) days or less prior to arrival or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee for each night of the original reservation will be charged to the delegate. |
| Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide
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125 North Terrace, Adelaide | Walking Distance from venue: 2 mins | Check in: After 2.00pm Check out: 11.00am An historic hotel right in the middle of all the action in Adelaide. Opposite SkyCity Casino and the Adelaide Convention Centre and just seconds from the exciting shopping precinct of Rundle Mall. All rooms have been recently refurbished. |
Standard Queen Room: AUD$155.00 room only per night | For any cancellations thirty (30) days or less prior to arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one (1) night’s accommodation may be charged to the delegate. For any cancellations seven (7) days or less or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a cancellation fee for each night of the original reservation will be charged to the delegate. |
General
Personal Insurance
Delegates shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for loss or injury to person or property, including baggage during the Conference. We strongly recommend that at the time of booking your travel and tours you take out a travel insurance policy of your choice.
The policy taken should include the loss of deposit through cancellation, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, financial loss incurred through disruptions to accommodation or travel arrangements due to strikes or other industrial action. The organisers are in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.
Special Needs
We endeavour to ensure delegates with special needs are catered for. Should you require particular assistance, please make a note on your registration form or contact the Conference Secretariat by fax: +61 2 6251 0672 or email:
Maps
The Adelaide Convention Centre web-site has some good location maps.
Adelaide Activities
- Visit the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority website for information on Adelaide activities
SA activities
- Adelaide Hills- unique food and wine, nature trails, art and craft shops, historic goldmines. Festivals, country shows and special events are staged all year.
- Kangaroo Island- spectacular scenery, fascinating and unique plants in national and conservation parks. Wildlife including wallabies, koalas, echidnas and bandicoots. The world's most accessible sea lion colony can also be found on the island.
- Wineries- The Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Clare Valley and McLaren Vale regions produce world famous wines.
- SA Outback- the Birdsville Track, the Strzelecki Track and the Oodnadatta Track. Coober Pedy area produces 70% of the world's opals.
- Flinders Ranges- parrots, wallabies, emus, wedge-tailed eagles and large red kangaroos; a unique fossil trail, Aboriginal rock carvings and paintings thousands of years old. Wilpena Pound, a profoundly important area to Aboriginal mythology, is a huge natural amphitheatre and the greatest single feature of the Flinders Ranges.
