Accommodation Information

The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park has been reserved for Conference delegates.

Room Descriptions

SINGLE (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed.
DOUBLE (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed.
TWIN (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds.

All rates quoted in Australian Dollars

Star Rating

Hotel

Room Type

Room Only Rate per room per night

Bed & Breakfast Rate per room per night

4.5

The Sebel Albert Park
(Formerly known as the Carlton Crest Hotel Melbourne )

Superior Room
DBL/TWN

$168

$208

Superior Room
SGL

$168

$188

3.5

Citigate Albert Park
(Formerly known as the Carlton Crest Hotel Melbourne )

Standard Room
DBL/TWN

$131

$171

Standard Room
SGL

$131

$151

Budget Room
DBL/TWN

$122

$162

Budget Room
SGL

$122

$142

Please Note:

•  Please click on the hotel name to view photos and fact sheet
•  The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
•  Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
•  Room only rates do not include breakfast.
•  Bed & breakfast rates include Breakfast.

Rates
Accommodation held by the Conference Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates.

Accommodation Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until 1 August 2007 . All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Conference Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 1 August 2007 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Conference Managers after 1 August 2007 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night's room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How To Book Accommodation
To book, complete either the online registration form or the downloadable PDF Registration Form . The Conference Managers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes should be made in writing to the Conference Managers by 16 August 2007 .

Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Arrival Time
Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to book and pay for your room for the previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Accommodation Refunds
The deposit is non refundable if you cancel your accommodation booking on or after 1 August 2007 and will also be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be in writing


Travel Information

Local Travel - Melbourne Airport to Conference Venue (City)

Taxi
Melbourne Airport is 20 km or 20-25 minutes drive from central Melbourne. A taxi fare is approx AUD$35 to AUD$40.

Bus
Alternatively a shuttle bus service (Skybus) runs approximately every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, between the Airport and the city center at a cost of AUD$13 one way (cheaper if return ticket is purchased). Drop off points for Skybus are located throughout the city centre. For more information please phone +61 3 9670 7992.

Visa Information (international only)
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa on arrival in Australia.

For information about Visa applications to enter Australia , please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors.

PLEASE NOTE THAT VISA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRAVEL

 


 

19 September 2007
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19 July 2007
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8 June 2007
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A group discount of 5% for full registrations is available for organisations registering four or more delegates.