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Recognised as a marvellous place to be when voted 'world's most liveable city', this beautiful state capital offers an exceptional lifestyle where visitors are made very welcome. Melbourne is a modern and progressive city while it retains much of its gracious, historic charm.
Renowned for its culture and arts, Melbourne also offers a vast array of sights, activities, entertainment, and epicurean experiences as well as a multitude of sporting and cultural events. Its history is fascinating and explains much of the elegant architecture; an enormous breadth of cuisines and reputation for 'best eating' in australia; the traditions of theatre and artistic pursuits; the tag 'garden state' with its famous parks and gardens throughout the city; its exciting shopping and sports-mad locals
Whatever your interests, something is sure to delight or enrapture. stroll the city streets and soak up the atmosphere, the architecture and the friendliness; linger in a bustling café, share a peaceful park with a black swan, or saunter along a city beach…
Did you know that melbourne is situated on an ocean bay? It also has the Yarra River running through the very heart of the city - find a restaurant overlooking the water fronting the city skyline, daydream on one of its diverse bridges or take a cruise and enjoy a different, interesting view of this city: the famous melbourne cricket ground where the 1956 olympic games were staged and a busy sporting venue today, past the home of the australian open, picturesque parks and gardens, the port and docklands that have changed into award-winning city living precincts. Melbourne has opened up to become a true waterfront city!
There is so much to see & do - these are just some of the attractions or for more detailed information about magnificent melbourne go to the official tourism website www.visitmelbourne.com
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Conference Venue Melbourne Convention Centre
Cnr Spencer and Flinders Streets, Melbourne Australia
Situated on the picturesque Yarra River, the Melbourne Convention Centre features state of the art facilities including well appointed meeting rooms with close access to exhibition areas. The Centre is also located just a short stroll from many of the city's restaurants, hotels and shopping areas making it easily accessed by foot or public transport.
The entertainment precincts of Crown complex, Southbank boulevard, Docklands and Federation Square are a pleasant ten minute riverside stroll.
PH + 61 3 9205 6481
FAX + 61 3 9205 6404
Where to stay in Melbourne
The conference office has selected hotels and apartments in Melbourne to suit a range of budgets and preferences. Please see the accommodation page for more information (to be updated shortly).
Getting Around Melbourne
Trams, Trains and Buses 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
Taxis
Melbourne is regarded as a relatively safe city, making it attractive to explore. Taxis (all are yellow), rental vehicles and chauffeured limousine services are all available. A taxi rank is situated at the Spencer Street exit of the MECC (conference venue), or can be flagged on the street.
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 pre-booked 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
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