Conference Accommodation 2013

Conference Accommodation

Asset Management Conference Melbourne 2013

3 – 6 June 2013

MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Close to the heart of Melbourne’s CBD and in easy walking distance to the MCG, for your convenience, OzAccom are able to offer you a variety of accomodation.  Block bookings and delegate discounts have been arranged with each Hotel below when booking via the OzAccom site or calling toll free within Australia 1800 814 611 (+61 (0) 7 3854 1611)

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mantra on jolimont

hilton

mercure

Mantra Jolimont
Proximity to the MCG

Hilton on the Park
Proximity to the MCG

Mercure Treasury Gardens
Proximity to the MCG

Should you wish to look for alternative accomodation in East Melbourne or the CBD, Booking.com and Wotif.com are helpful sites.

Getting to Melbourne and the CBD

By Air

Four airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways all operate out of Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport with a frequent number of connecting flights between major cities within Australia.

To and from the airport

Melbourne CBD is only 23km from the Airport taking approx 30minutes by car depending on the time of day you make your journey.

There are various transport options available:

  • Sky Bus – With a shuttle service every 20 minuntes to and from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station – adult return fares are AU$28.
  • Star Bus – Airport Shuttle to anywhere in Melbourne.  Bookings taken in advance of your travel – Adult oneway fare $17.
  • Several car rental companies have desks located in the baggae hall just before exiting the the Domestic Terminal.
  • Taxis are abundant with the rank located in front of the Domestic Terminal – expect to pay approximately AU$65 for a one way trip.

By Road

Parking at the Hotels:

Hilton – $27 per day

Mercure – $30 per day

Mantra – $25 per day

Daytime car parking spaces are available at the MCG for delegates.  If you require parking then please speak with Zoë upon registering for the conference.  Places are limited and must be booked.

By Train

Rail services in Australia differ from state to sate so please check the rail services available from the state you wish to travel from.

Further Information

Zoë Fitzpatrick
Event Coordinator
Phone: +61 (0)3 9819 2515

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