Getting Here

Travel Arrangements

We have not made any formal arrangements with a travel agent or airline to provide any special rates for air travel to Australia for conference participants. We anticipate that most people will have their favourite provider, or otherwise maximise personal frequent flyer point opportunities.

However, Ansett Australia Corporate Services will assist any participant who needs help with booking flights:: travel_management5@ansett.com.au, Tel: 1300 134 702 (free call within Australia). Alternatively inquiries could be directed to Peter Gordon at Ansett, Canberra Peter_Gordon@ansett.com.au.

Or contact Elizabeth Campbell at Conference Logistics:
Tel +61 (0) 2 6281 6624
Fax +61 (0) 2 6285 1336
e-mail: conference@conlog.com.au

Getting to the Hotel

The Hotel's address is:

Savoy Park Plaza International Hotel
630 Little Collins Street (cnr Spencer St)
Melbourne, Australia

The international airport, Tullamarine, is 22 km north-west of the city centre. Taxis cabs are available outside the terminal on the ground floor level. The journey can take up to 30 minutes and is at a cost of approximately $AUD25.

The city shuttle bus - Skybus - operates an airport to City and Return shuttle bus service. A one-way fare is $AUD10. Discounts apply to two or more persons travelling together. Tickets are available from the Travelers Information Service Desk on the ground floor of the International Terminal. Buses depart at regular intervals and pickup and drop off at various spots in the city. Please note that the Skybus' final destination, "Spencer St Railway Station", is only a 3 min walk from the Savoy Park Plaza Hotel.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second largest city with a population of approx 3 million.

The winter in Melbourne is crisp and runs from June to August. Please make sure that you bring adequate clothing, including a warm coat, and are prepared for rainy weather. The average maximum is 14°C (57°F) and the minimum 7°C (45°F).

For Melbourne the Australian Eastern Standard Time is GMT plus 10 hours.

You may like to visit the following website for tourist information: http://www.visitmelbourne.com or the following website for information on events and entertainment as well as a visitor's guide: http://www.melbourne.citysearch.com.au/.

All international visitors require a visa to enter Australia. Please make sure that you have checked with your travel agent as to the specific requirements for your nationality to enter Australia.

Please also ensure that your passport is current.

A "Metro Card" will be made available upon arrival at The Savoy Park Plaza. The card operates on the metropolitan trams, train and bus services. The card will be available for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday.