Administrative & Travel Information

Hilton On The Park, Melbourne

Situated in elegant East Melbourne, flanked on one side by the historic Fitzroy Gardens and directly opposite the MCG, only a brief tram ride or a pleasant 10 minute walk to the centre of the city.

The Hotel offers 403 guests rooms and features non smoking floors and two executive floors that incorporate the Clubroom. Guests are invited to enjoy a post conference drink in the Park Lounge or dine in the Gallery Restaurant whilst staying at the Hilton.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of services and facilities at Spa Chakra at the Hilton On The Park including outdoor pool, spa, gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms.

A map of Melbourne can be download here

Travel Information

Travel Insurance - The conference organisers recommend delegates to purchase travel insurance including cover for non-refundable conference registration fees
Taxi - Transfer by taxi from Tullamarine Airport to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes and costs approximately $30.00
Sky Bus - The airport shuttle operates daily between the Airport and Spencer Street Station. Airport pick up Ground Floor outside the International Terminal - Bus departs every 1/2 hour - Cost : Adult $12 one way adult return $21 (open ticket). Approximately 30 minutes travel time.
Tram - Catch a tram (No. 75 or 48) to Hilton on the Park.
City Circle Tram - City Circle Trams circle the perimeter of the central business district every day. The free City Circle service runs every 10 minutes in both directions from 10am to 6pm Sun - Wed and to 9.30pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call 131 638 for an update on operating hours of this free service.

Accommodation

Special accommodation rates have been negotiated with the following hotels. These rates are available only by booking through the conference secretariat. To guarantee accommodation, all bookings must be accompanied with a deposit for one night's accommodation.

Hilton on the Park Melbourne
192 Wellington Parade East Melbourne
Standard Single/Double/Twin AUS195.00
Executive Room AUS240.00

Mercure Hotel Melbourne
13 Spring Street, Melbourne - 15 minute walk to the Hilton
Standard Single/Double/Twin AUS143.00

Quest - Jolimont
153 - 155 Wellington Parade South, Jolimont, Melbourne 3002
1 Bedroom Apartment Queen AUS123.00
2 Bedroom Apartment Queen AUS157.00

Duxton Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders Street Melbourne 3000
Economy Rooms AUS115.00

Payment

Forward payment by Fax: +61 3 9905 1343 or mail to:
Conference Management Office
PO Box 70
Monash University, 3800

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Workshop/Conference/Accommodation are applicable as follows:
- After 1st October 2001 Full refund minus $100 Administration Fee
After 1st November 2001 No refunds
The Conference Secretariat must receive cancellation in writing by the dates specified.