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International visitors
We highly recommend you visit the "Visa" page on the website of Statphys 24 (http://www.statphys.org.au/) for information on visa requirements for travel to Australia. On that page they indicate that if you do require a visa, it is advisable to apply at least 6-8 weeks prior to traveling to Australia.Location
The conference will be held in the Executive Lounge on Level 1 of the Alan Gilbert Building, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, on the corner of Grattan St and Barry St. Link to Google map: http://bit.ly/bfJcOU.Fees
The conference fee is AUD$100, to be paid either in advance by credit card or cheque, or by cash or cheque at registration on July 26.Conference dinner
The conference dinner will be at Bokchoy Tang on July 27 at 7pm, a Chinese restaurant on the banks of the Yarra river in the Melbourne CBD. The dinner will cost AUD$60, including drinks, with a vegetarian option. See http://www.bokchoytang.com.au/.Getting here
Travel by plane from Statphys 24 from Cairns to Melbourne, either directly (relatively few flights available) or via Brisbane or Sydney. Flights are available from Virgin Blue, Qantas and Jetstar. An aggregator site which simultaneously searches all domestic flights is Webjet.Accommodation
Conference rates are available for accommodation at the following locations, in each case it is necessary to contact the hotel when making the booking in order to get the discounted rate (details below). We cannot guarantee accommodation will be available, and so we recommend booking as early as possible.The Travel Inn Hotel
Corner of Grattan St and Drummond St
Carlton VIC 3053
This is about a 5-10 minute walk from the conference venue. Lygon St is close by, which is a popular street for eating out and shopping.
Ph: +61 3 9347 7922
Free Call: 1800 625 357
Fax: +61 3 9347 1424
Email: res@travelinn.net.au
url: www.travelinn.net.au
Deal: AUD$140 p/n for one person, AUD$160 p/n including breakfast. AUD$185 for two people including breakfast. To obtain this rate, you must either call or email and mention "Statphys 24" when making the booking. Note: do not attempt to make the booking through their website.
Quest Carlton on Finlay Serviced Apartments
2-9 Finlay Place (off Lygon St)
Carlton VIC 3053
This is about a 5-10 minute walk from the conference venue. Lygon St is close by, which is a popular street for eating out and shopping.
Ph: +61 3 8341 4777, Jeremy Hipolito, reservation manager.
Email: jhipolito@questapartments.com.au
url: www.questcarltononfinlay.com.au
Deal: AUD$145 p/n for a 1 bedroom apartment. To obtain this rate, you must either call or email and mention "Statphys 24" when making the booking. Note: do not attempt to make the booking through their website.
Vibe Hotel Carlton
441 Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
This is about a 15-20 minute walk from the conference venue, or alternatively a short tram ride (cost $3.20 one way). Princes park is across the road, which is especially useful if you have children traveling with you.
Ph: +61 3 9380 9222
Fax: +61 3 9387 6846
Email: vhcm@vibehotels.com.au
url: www.vibehotels.com.au
Deal: AUD$117 p/n. To obtain this rate, you must either call or email and mention the "University of Melbourne room rate" when making the booking. Note: do not attempt to make the booking through their website.
Rydges on Swanston
701 Swanston Street
Carlton, VIC 3000
This hotel is very close to the conference venue, less than 5 minutes away. Lygon St is close by, which is a popular street for eating out and shopping.
Ph: +61 3 9347 7811
Fax: +61 3 9347 8225
Email: Jake_Coleiro@rydges.com
url: http://www.rydges.com/cwp/mcasp2010
Deal: $165.00 AUD per room/per night for an Executive Queen Room, $195.00 AUD per room/per night for a Parkview King Room, valid until the night of July 28. From July 29-31 these rates will not apply, but we have been told you will receive a 25% discount on the regular room rate (if this is not forthcoming please ask about it, and if you have problems receiving the discount let us know). To obtain these rates please use the link given above. Alternatively, contact the reservation manager Jake Coleiro, and ask for the University of Melbourne rate.
There are other local hotels in Carlton and the Melbourne CBD. Two popular websites for finding hotel rooms in Melbourne are www.hotel.com.au and wotif.
Another option, which is especially good if you can share with other people, is to book an apartment. One website which enables searches of apartment accommodation is www.stayz.com.au. Some suburbs which are local to the University of Melbourne are Carlton, North Melbourne, Melbourne City.
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