Information for Delegates
Venue
Sheraton Towers Southgate
One Southgate Avenue
Southbank Victoria 3006
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Tel. (03) 8696 8888
Fax. (03) 9690 6581 |
The hotel is 500 metres from the City and approximately 5 minutes
walk from Flinders Street Station. The Sheraton is situated near
the Victorian Arts Centre, the Melbourne Concert Hall, the Royal
Botanic Gardens and Federation Square. For further info see Conference
Venue.
Registration
| Tuesday |
6 July 2004 |
6.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Wednesday |
7 July 2004 |
8.00am – onwards |
| Thursday |
8 July 2004 |
8.00am – onwards |
| Friday |
9 July 2004 |
8.15am – onwards |
The registration desk will be located in the Ballroom Foyer
(Podium Level) of the Sheraton Towers Hotel. Delegates registering
on the Tuesday evening are invited to join the conference organizers
and other conference participants in the bar area of the hotel
on the Podium level.
Conference Reception
Wednesday 7 July 5.30-7.00 pm
Sheraton Towers Hotel, Alto Room
Conference Dinner
| Thursday 8 July 7.00pm |
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Melbourne Aquarium
Cnr. Queenswharf Road & Kingsway
Melbourne 3000 |
Tel. (03) 9923 5919 |
From 7.00 pm until 7.30 pm dinner guests are invited
to pre-dinner drinks in the Aquarium tank area where they are
welcome to view the various exhibits. The Aquarium is a 10 minute
walk from the conference venue. A map will be available.
Program Changes
Changes or updates to the program will be recorded in Conference
Maker. The program as at 30th June 2004 will be included
in the satchel provided to each conference participant. Changes
made subsequent to this date will be recorded on a notice board
adjacent to the registration desk. Further information on the
program can be found at ESAM04/program.
Other Organizational Matters
Name Badges
Delegates are asked to wear their Conference name badge at all
times.
Messages
Messages for delegates will be left on the bulletin board next
to the Registration Desk.
Catering
Morning and afternoon teas and lunches will be provided during
the duration of the conference.
Incidental Expenses
Conference organisers and the Conference Management Office will
not be responsible for any incidental expenses incurred by delegates
during the Conference.
Parking
Kings Car Parking - Southgate Car Park
(Enter off Southgate Avenue)
- 0-0.5hr - $2.50
- 0.5-1hr - $5.00
- 1-2hr - $10.00
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- 2-3hr - $15.00
- 3-4hr - $20.00
- 4hrs - all day - $22.00
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Weeknights after 4:00pm - $8.00
Weekends and public holidays - $8.00
Hotel Valet Car Parking - $28.00
Crown Towers (Casino)
Parking 6.00am - 9.30pm - $8.00
Prices vary after stated hours
Travelodge (opposite Sheraton Towers)
Midday to midday (24 hrs) - $11 per day. Please have your parking
ticket stamped at Travelodge reception.
Travel from Airport to City
The Sheraton Towers Hotel is 20km (12.5
miles) from Melbourne's International Airport. The journey takes
approximately 30 minutes by car or shuttlebus.
Taxi
A taxi trip from Melbourne Airport to the city centre will cost
approximately $40.00. Taxi ranks are immediately outside the Airport
Terminal.
SkyBus
The airport shuttle operates daily at regular intervals between
the airport and hotels in the city. Airport pick up is at ground
floor level outside the International Terminal, departing every
½ hour. The cost one-way is $13.00, return $22.00. Visit Skybus.com
for further information.
City Circle Tram
The free City Circle Tram runs in both directions around the
city centre. Hours of operation: 10:00 – 18:00 seven days a week,
at 10-minute intervals. The circuit takes 30 minutes, going to
many city attractions. A running commentary is provided and attendants
on board will answer any questions.
Conference Secretariat
For further information please contact:
Irene Thavarajah or Helen McLean
+61 3 9905 1344 +61 3 9905 1345
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