Venue
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
As Australia's largest and premier venue for conferences, exhibitions and special events, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has played host to some of the world's top companies and international associations.Superbly located on the waterfront in Sydney's most popular visitor precinct, Darling Harbour, the venue is renowned for its flexibility, which enables it to manage events of any size and complexity. With auditoria, meeting rooms and dining spaces of all sizes, the Centre is perfect for a conference for 200 people or a large dinner for 2,000. Its prime harbourside location, adjacent to the city's central business district, means the Centre's guests can enjoy superb views over Darling Harbour and the city skyline as well as world class facilities.The Centre prides itself on its excellent service and attention to detail, attributes which are reflected every day in many ways - from the professionalism of its event managers to the skill of its inhouse audio visual team and the delicious offerings of its chefs.More than 600 events are held each year at the Centre, which features 30 meeting rooms and 30,000 square metres of exhibition space.In addition to conventions and meetings, the Centre hosts more than 90 major trade and public exhibitions each year, including the Australian International Motor Show, attracting nearly 300,000 visitors, and the Sydney International Boat Show.
Getting there
Directions By Bus
The 443 bus service runs to locations such as the Maritime Museum and Harris Street, Ultimo. The Convention Centre is approximately 5 minutes walking distance from these locations.
The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney.
Directions By Train
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible by both train and light rail services.
The nearest public train station is Town Hall Station for the Convention Centre, and Central Station for the Exhibition Centre. Both stations are approximately 10 minutes from the venue by foot.
The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney. The Metro Light Rail provides a direct service to the venue with a Metro Light Rail station located directly outside both the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Centre. Tickets can be purchased on the train. Trains operate every 15 minutes between Central Station and Lilyfield. For further information on the Metro Light Rail, please refer to their website at www.metrolightrail.com.au. Click on www.metrolightrail.com.au/StationLocatorFlash.asp to view the light rail route map.
Directions By Ferry
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible via both public and private ferry services.
Sydney Ferries run a public service from the Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, stopping at Balmain, Milsons Point and McMahons Point. The Sydney Aquarium is only a 5 minute walk from the Convention Centre. For timetable enquiries, please refer to their website at www.sydneyferries.nsw.gov.au. Matilda Cruises runs an "Express Ferry" between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, via the Sydney Aquarium and Star City Casino. Services arrive and depart from the wharf outside the Harbourside Shopping Centre, adjacent to the Convention Centre. For timetable enquiries, please refer to their website at www.matilda.com.au. Water taxi services also operate to and from any accessible wharfs or waterfront locations. For further information, please contact +61 2 9299 0199 for Yellow Water Taxis, or +61 2 9955 3222 for Water Taxis Combined, Harbour Taxi Boats and Taxis Afloat.
Travel and Accommodation
For specially negotiated hotel accommodation rates for conference delegates, as well as deals on flights we recommend you contact Travelcorp.
Travel Manager
Phone: +61 2 9563 2999
Fax: +61 2 9563 2900
Level 2, 445 Harris Street
Ultimo 2007, NSW
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