Venue
Sofitel Melbourne is at the ‘Paris end’ of Collins Street, in the heart of the
city's premier shopping, dining and theatre district, just minutes from the
famous Cricket Grounds. This award-winning hotel has 363 luxuriously
appointed rooms, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking
views. Guests can enjoy both fine dining in Café La and the relaxed
atmosphere of Sofi's Piano Bar or The Atrium.
Entitlements
Fully registered participants will be entitled to a conference folder, printed materials, participation in all sessions, morning tea and lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and electronic access to copies of presentations and the printed Monograph of the William Walker Oration.
Special Needs
Delegates with special requirements should ensure details are included
on the registration form in the ‘special requirements’ section. Special
dietary requirements must be advised in advance, as special meals
cannot be arranged without seven days’ notice to the venues.
What to Wear
Conference sessions – smart casual
Gala Dinner: cocktail
Weather
Melbourne does have a reputation for variable weather and there can be a 20 degrees difference in just one day. It is not uncommon to have four seasons in one day! The best advice is to consider ‘layering’ when visiting Melbourne – choose clothing to suit the range of average temperatures below, but allow for the odd day beyond these averages. Average spring temperatures range from 9 - 20 C.
Transport
Melbourne’s trams are legendary! Enjoy a free tram experience, and see the city sights on the ‘City Circle’ trams that run in and around the city. Jump off and on at places of interest. Both Flinders Street train station and Southern Cross train station are within walking distance of the conference venue, with tram stops on Spencer and Clarendon streets that are close to the Conference Venue.
Other destinations within Melbourne are easily accessed through the integrated network of trams, trains and buses - for information on transport routes and timetables visit www.viclink.com.au Melbourne’s major taxi companies include:
- Arrow - 13 2211
- Black Cabs Combined - 13 2227
- Silver Top Taxis - 13 1008
- Wheelchair accessible taxis 1300 364 050
Getting to and from the Airport Melbourne airport is 25km/30-45mins (non-peak hour traffic) from the city. From the airport you can take the Skybus shuttle service to the CBD and city hotels (approximately AUD$15), a yellow taxi (approximately AUD$45), a rental car or a prebooked limousine. From Coach and Rail Terminals If arriving by coach or rail, these terminals are located within the city so a short tram or taxi ride from these will get you to your city accommodation.
Web Development
Web Development for the ACEL websites, registration form and conference site was performed by Typosites, a Melbourne based web developer.