International Travel requirements
Delegates travelling from overseas will require a Passport and Visa to enter Australia (except for New Zealand citizens who only require a Passport). Full information on obtaining a Visa to enter Australia can be found by accessing the site www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm
If you should require an invitation to attend the AVPC Conference 2010 to support your Visa application, please contact avpc@onqconferences.com.au
Airlines
If you choose to make your airline bookings direct, the site www.webjet.com.au offers a screen where you can view flights from all airlines at the one time, enabling comparison. Airline links are:
Getting to the venue
From the CBD: Walk down Market Street past the Darling Park monorail station on your right. Go down the escalators onto the Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge level and turn left past the restaurant Chinta Ria, walk behind Coast Restaurant and take the escalators down one level. Dockside is on the right hand side.
From Darling Harbour and the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre: Walk along the Foreshore towards the Aquarium. At the centre of Cockle Bay Wharf is a fountain featuring Steel Brolgas. Head past the fountain towards the right hand side (near Lindt Café) and take the escalators up 1 level. Dockside is directly ahead on The Balcony level.
Via Train: Alight at Town Hall Station, walk down Market Street past the Darling Park monorail station on your right. Go down the escalators onto the Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge level and turn left past the restaurant Chinta Ria, walk behind Coast Restaurant and take the escalators down one level. Dockside is on the right hand side
Via Taxi: Ask to be dropped off at Cockle Bay Wharf under the blue canvas awning. The driver needs to take Wheat Road by keeping left going past the IMAX Theatre. Take the escalators up one level to Dockside.
Via Car: Drive down Market Street towards Darling Harbour, turn left into Sussex Street and park at one of the parking stations just after you turn. Chose between the Darling Park Parking station (beneath the IBM building) on your right or Wilson parking directly opposite, on your left.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers Taxi A taxi from Sydney airport to Dockside will cost between AUD$35 and AUD$50.
Airport Bus Sydney Airport Shuttle provides a less expensive way to Sydney city and suburbs from the Sydney airport. Bookings must be made direct with Sydney Airport shuttle in order to utilize this service. To book online - http://www.sydneyairportshuttle.com or freecall 1300 888 445.
Airport rail service Trains run every 10 minutes between the airport and Sydney CBD. The trip takes 13 minutes and costs $10. You will need to alight at Town Hall Station for Dockside. Please read para "Via Train" above. Full information and timetables can be found on the CityRail website - www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au
Hire Car companies
Some other general links to help you find your way around Sydney
Sydney Buses - All you need to know about getting around Sydney
Sydney.com.au - Tourism and accommodation guide
Sydney CitySearch - Entertainment guide