Conference Venue and Travel Information

Conference Venue

Rydges on Swanston
701 Swanston street Carlton 3053
http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RVCARL/Rydges-On-Swanston-Melbourne.htm

A map of the venue location can be found following this link:
http://www.rydges.com/hotel/2/RVCARL/Rydges-On-Swanston-Melbourne.htm

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at the conference venue:  Rydges on Swanston.
Executive Queen/Twin - $179.00 per night, room only
Parkview King - $189.00 per night, room only

Please inform the Rydges staff upon booking accommodation that you are attending the ERA 2009 Conference to obtain the discounted price.

Additional accommodation is available in the vicinity of the conference venue. Listed here are a few suggestions of accommodation, ranging in price, within walking distance of the conference.

• Best Western Travel Inn: Cnr Drummond and Gratton Street Carltonhttp://www.thetravelinn.com.au/
• North Melbourne Apartments: 113 Flemington Road North Melbournehttp://www.northmelbourneapartments.com/
• Arrow on Swanston: 488 Swanston Street Carltonhttp://www.arrowonswanston.com.au/index.php
• Melbourne Metro YHA: 78 Howard Street North Melbournehttp://www.yha.com.au/hostels/map.cfm?hostelid=98

Please visit http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.0001D480-B585-1F03-94F080C476A903B7/ for further information on accommodation and things to do in Melbourne.

Getting around

The following link provides a journey planner for Melbourne’s public transport system.
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/