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General Information
Banks
Banks are open from 0930 to 1600 Monday to Thursday and 0930 to 1730 on Friday. Select banks are open on Saturday; however, all banks are closed on Sunday. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) facilities are located at a variety of outlets throughout the area. The closest ATM to the Convention Centre is located in the Harbourside Shopping Centre. The closest banks are located in Haymarket, a short walk from the Convention Centre.
Child Care
Please note that no official arrangements have been made for child care during the Congress. Please check with the hotel you are staying at who may be able to assist you further with babysitting services during your stay.
Climate
April is part of Sydney’s autumn season and temperatures on average will range between 14C (58F) and 22C (72F).
Dress Code
The dress code throughout the Congress will be smart casual. For the Congress Welcome Reception "Business or Lounge Attire" is recommended. Cocktail attire is recommended for the Congress Dinner.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Congress. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Congress, or through cancellation of the Congress itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the Congress Secretariat nor the Organising Committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.
Local Time
Local time in Sydney during April is Greenwich Mean Time plus 10 hours.
Meals
All tea breaks and lunches will be served amongst the Congress exhibition. The Congress Organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise the Congress Secretariat either via the registration form or in writing well in advance should you wish for them to make alternative arrangements on your behalf. The Organisers cannot guarantee that requests made onsite at the Congress can be met.
Mobile Phones
Analogue mobile phones will not work in Australia as it operates on a digital network. Mobile phones can be hired from telecommunication outlets in the central business district if required.
Parking
Parking is available at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre car park. The car park entry is located on Darling Drive, underneath the Exhibition Centre. The car park has direct access to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as the many entertainment and attractions of Darling Harbour. Opening hours for the car park are:
| Monday – Thursday |
6am to 1am the following day |
| Friday |
Open 24 hours from 6am |
| Saturday |
Open 24 hours |
| Sunday |
Closes at 1am Monday morning |
| Day rates for parking are: |
0 -1 Hours |
$8.00 |
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1 – 2 Hours |
$14.00 |
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2 – 3 Hours |
$20.00 |
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3 – 4 Hours |
$24.00 |
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4 + Hours |
$27.00 |
| Evening rates for parking are: |
0 – 1 Hours |
$7.00 |
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1 - 2 Hours |
$13.00 |
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2 + Hours |
$18.00 |
Entry must be after 5pm and exit must be before 9am the next day for evening rates to apply.
Public Transport
Sydney’s public transport system allows easy travel for delegates between their hotel and the Congress venue or around Sydney’s central business district. Delegates can secure savings on travel throughout the city by purchasing a Day Tripper pass which allows travel on train, bus or ferry from $15.
Darling Harbour is linked with Sydney’s central business district through a regular monorail and light rail service. Services depart every 10 – 15 minutes for the Light Rail and cost $2.90 per trip. Services for the monorail depart every 3 – 5 minutes and cost $4.50 per trip. Taxis can be booked in advance through hotel concierge or hailed from the street.
Privacy Statement
In registering for this event relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, Planning Institute Australia, Conexion Event Management and other parties directly related to the Congress. Should you wish for your details not to be included in this list, please tick the privacy requested box on the registration form.
Restaurants
Sydney is one of the most eclectic food capitals in the world. Combining its fresh food produce, creative chefs and multicultural flair, Sydney prides itself on being a world class food destination. King Street Wharf, Cockle Bay Wharf and Darling Harbour are areas within walking distance from the Congress venue that provide an array of cuisines. For dinner with a view, Circular Quay, home to the famous Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House also have an extensive selection of restaurants to cater for all tastes.
Security
Delegates must wear their name badges at all times during the Congress. Your name badge will be required for entrance to all Congress Sessions and the Congress exhibition.
Shopping
Shops are open from 0900 to 0530 Monday to Friday with late night shopping until 2100 on Thursday evenings. Shops are open from 0900 to 1700 on Saturdays and from 1000 to 1600 on Sundays.
The closest shop to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is the Harbourside Shopping Centre at Darling Harbour. Here you will find a range of retail and souvenir outlets as well as services including chemist, currency exchange, Internet Café and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
Smoking Policy
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has a no smoking policy. This policy also applies to the majority of restaurants, bars and shopping centres in Sydney.
Transfers
The Congress does not provide any transfers from the airport to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre or the Congress hotels. Each delegate must make their own transport arrangements to the Congress. The following costs are provided as estimates for travel from the airport to Sydney’s central business district.
| Airport Shuttle Bus |
$15 to $20 |
| Taxi |
$25 to $35 |
| Train |
$8 to $15 |
Venue
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour NSW 2009
Australia
Web: www.scec.com.au
Visa's
International visitors to Australia require a Visa or an electronic travel authority. It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and complete before you commence your journey. Information on obtaining visas or ETA's can be found on the web site - www.eta.immi.gov.au
All costs quoted above are indicative only as at August 2007 and are subject to change.
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