General Information
Location
The welcome reception on Tuesday 7 December 2004 and all technical sessions
on the 8-10 December 2004 will be held in the Union Building on the North Terrace
Campus of The University of Adelaide.
The conference dinner held on Friday 10 December 2004 will be held in the Ballroom
of the Radisson Playford Hotel, 120 North Terrace, Adelaide
Buses for the conference tour to the Barossa Valley on Saturday 11 December
2004 will leave from a location near the conference venue. Details will be provided
during the conference.
Accommodation
Delegates are required to make their own accommodation arrangements. However,
special rates have been negotiated with a number of hotels located near The University
of Adelaide. Following are Hotels/Motels offering Government Rates to CICE 2004
delegates and are located approximately within a 10 minute walk to The University
of Adelaide. On booking please quote all Conference details.
Radisson Playford Hotel & Suites Adelaide (5 star Accommodation)
120 North Terrace, Adelaide
http://www.radisson.com/adelaideau
Email: spryzibilla@radissonplayford.com.au
Pacific International Suites - Adelaide (5 star Accommodation)
55-67 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
http://www.pacificinthotels.com/suites_adelaide/default.asp
Email: travis.hill@pacificinthotels.com
The Mansions Quest Inn Adelaide (3.5 star accommodation)
21 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
http://www.oztravel.com.au/travel_mall/hotels/The_Mansions_QuAdelaid.html#contact
Email: mansionsquestapartments@bigpond.com.au
Flight Bookings
The University of Adelaide preferred travel agent, American Express Travel,
has agreed to offer University rates to delegates of CICE 2004. Delegates may
email adluniteam@aexp.com to make enquiries
and/or bookings. All correspondence must be made to the attention of Judith and
refer to CICE 2004.
Visas
All international visitors require a valid passport and visa for entry into
Australia. It is recommended that you apply for your visa early. For further information,
please visit: http://www.immi.gov.au
Airport Transfers
The Adelaide CBD is approximately 15 minutes from the Airport. Shuttle buses
and taxis are readily available to arriving passengers. Taxis from Adelaide airport
to the CBD cost approximately AUD$12 - $15. Delegates are required to make their
own airport transfer arrangements.
Climate and Temperature
Adelaide's climate is often described as Mediterranean. At the time of the
conference, it will be early summer when the mean maximum temperature is 26.8
ºC and the mean minimum temperature is 15.5 ºC.
Currency
Exchange facilities are available at all domestic and international airports
in Australia. Changing foreign currency is easy at most banks and Bureau de Change
outlets.
Electricity
The electrical current in Australia is 240/250 volts, AC 50 Hz. A 3-pin power
point outlet is standard and you may require an adaptor socket.
Insurance
Both personal health and travel insurance is recommended.
Tax
Australia applies a tax to the purchase of both goods and services called
the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The rate of tax that applies to taxable products
and services is 10%.
Special Requirements
It is essential that you notify the conference chairman of any dietary or
other requirements well in advance so arrangements can be made to accommodate
your needs.
General Information
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