General Information
Travel Information
Visa Information
If you are not an Australian citizen you need a valid visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter and spend time in Australia. With the exception of New Zealand citizens, all foreign nationals must obtain a visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. New Zealand citizens are issued with a visa on arrival in Australia. Visas are available from Australian visa offices, such as Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates. They are also available, in ETA form, from travel agents and airlines in certain countries. With an ETA, you don’t need a stamp in your passport, as they are confirmed electronically on your arrival.
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Insurance
Insurance of any kind is NOT included in registration fees – it is advised that delegates take out appropriate health and travel insurances prior to travelling. The Committee and the conference office do not take any responsibility for delegates failing to insure.
Local Travel within Melbourne City
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport is located approximately 25 kms from Melbourne’s CBD on the Tullamarine Freeway and will take approximately 30 minutes by car. Jet Bus provides a door to door transfer between the airport and your hotel. Fares from A$15.00 per adult and A$24.00 return, tickets must be purchased prior to arrival via the website www.jetbus.com.au or by phone 13 55 55 (note phone bookings incur a $2.50 surcharge). Alternatively, a taxi ride from the Melbourne Airport to the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne will cost between A$50.00 – A$70.00.
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 throughout the city, 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
Hire cars
Car rental desks are located on the arrivals level at both terminals. Car hire is provided by the following operators:
AVIS - 13 63 33
Hertz - 13 30 39
Europcar - 1300 13 90
Budget - 13 27 27
Thrifty - 1300 36 72 27
Redspot - 1300 668 810
Trams, trains and buses
Melbourne offers a range of public transport facilities, with a network of trams, trains and buses.
A single ticket may be used for transfers across the entire Melbourne public transport network of trams, trains and buses. Tickets are issued according to transport zones, and are valid for two hours, a day, a week, or for longer periods. The ALA conference venue is within Transport Zone 1. Tickets may be obtained from railway stations and from shops displaying the Metcard symbol (a blue label in the window or a blue pennant outside the shop). Tickets may also be bought from coin-operated vending machines on trams. Tickets must be validated at the start of each journey using the green validation boxes on trams and buses, or at the entrance gates at railway stations. Ticket inspectors can demand that you show a validated ticket.
The closest public transport to the conference venue is the tram and train networks. The nearest tram stop is number 4 at the corner of Elizabeth St and Flinders St. The Rendezvous Hotel is located on Flinders St, 1 minute walk from this tram stop. The nearest train station is Flinders St Station. For information on transport routes and timetables, please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Victoria
Melbourne is the capital city of the State of Victoria, both offer a great array of wonderful experiences! If you have the time before or after your business commitments, see stimulating possibilities that Melbourne and Victoria have to offer at www.visitvictoria.com
