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TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
By Taxi: A taxi from Melbourne airport to the
conference venue will cost between AUD $35 - $50 and takes 30-45
minutes depending on traffic conditions.
By Bus: The Skybus provides an economical way to
and from Melbourne Airport and Spencer Street Station. Skybus operates
services to and from the city every 15 minutes between 6am and 9pm,
and on the hour at other times. The current cost is AUD$13 per adult
(one-way). The telephone number of Skybus is +61 3 9335 2811.
By Limousine: The typical minimum charge from Melbourne
Airport to the Crown Entertainment Complex is AUD $52.
PASSPORT
/ VISA REQUIREMENTS
A valid passport or certificate of identification is required
for entry into Australia. All persons not holding an Australian
or New Zealand passport also require a visa. The Australian Visitor
Visa may be obtained by mail or in person from the nearest Australian
High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
In some countries, travel agents can issue this visa. Travellers
may be issued with either a visa in their passport or an electronic
visa, depending on the country of origin and the passport/nationality
of the traveller. It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure
that they hold the required documentation before arriving in Australia
.
Visit www.immi.gov.au
for further information.
INSURANCES
Registration fees do not include personal travel or health insurance
of any kind. It is strongly recommended that when registering for
the Conference and booking travel that travel and health insurance
policies be taken out. The Organising Committee and the Conference
Office do not take responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.
In addition, delegates are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of taking out insurance cover for the Conference registration fee
in the event that you are unable to attend after the cancellation
date.
USEFUL
INTERNET BOOKING WEBSITES
Qantas
Airways
In some countries, travel agents can issue this visa. Travellers may be issued with either a visa in their passport or an electronic visa, depending on the country of origin and the passport/nationality of the traveller. It is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure that they hold the required documentation before arriving in Australia .
Visit www.immi.gov.au for further information.
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL
Please contact your local airline office or Qantas office or the above Qantas website regarding the best airfare for your preferred dates of travel.
TOURISM INFORMATION
To learn more about what Melbourne has to offer, please go to
http://www.visitmelbourne.com.
For those who plan to spend some time exploring the State of Victoria
and the rest of Australia, the following links provide comprehensive
information:
http://www.visitvictoria.com
http://www.australia.com
CTM offers special flexible/changeable conference airfares at up
to 40% discount in economy class on Qantas services or the best
Internet or published airfares available on Qantas and Virgin Blue
Airlines when travelling internally within Australia.