International Newspapers Conference:Asia and the Pacific

Travel and Accommodation

 

Canberra has many hotels, motels and guesthouses within close distance of the National Library of Australia, the conference venue. The Library is located a short bus or taxi journey from the city, and it is possible to walk (it will take 20-30 minutes).

Conference participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

There are no direct international flights to Canberra, however there are regular connecting flights from Sydney and Melbourne or you can get to Canberra by train or bus.


Hotels

Novotel Canberra
65 Northbourne Avenue
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

phone: +61 (0)2 6245 5000
fax: +61 (0)2 6245 5100
email: H2796@accor-hotels.com
Saville Park Suites
84 Northbourne Avenue
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
phone: +61 (0)2 6243 2500
fax: +61 (0)2 6243 2599
email: canberra.info@shg.com.au

Rydges Lakeside - CanberraLondon Circuit
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
phone: +61 (0)2 6247 6244 or 1800 026 169 (within Australia)
fax: +61 (0)2 6257 3071
email: reservations_canberra@rydges.com

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Commonwealth Avenue
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
phone: +61 (0)2 6270 1234 or 13 12 34 (within Australia)
fax: +61 (0)2 6281 5998
email: canberra@hyatt.com.au

Other accommodation options

The Canberra Tourism web site provides an extensive list of other options for accommodation or you can telephone the Canberra Visitors Centre on +61 (0)2 6205 0044.


Getting to Canberra

There are no direct international flights to Canberra, however there are connecting flights from Sydney and Melbourne airports.

Two airlines service Canberra:

Canberra's airport is a short shuttle bus or taxi ride from the city centre and the National Library (each is about 15 minutes from the airport). Travel from the airport to city hotels will cost approximately $16 by taxi. The airport-city shuttle bus is available during the week, and costs $7 one way. See the Airliner Shuttle Bus website for a map and timetable.

You can also get to Canberra by train or there are a range of bus services which have regular services to Canberra from other cities (Greyhound, McCafferty's, and Murrays are three bus companies).

Getting around Canberra

There are parking spaces for over 350 vehicles and 6 motorcycles at the National Library. The carparks are patrolled by parking inspectors so you would be wise to check any time restrictions before leaving your vehicle. There are 6 'Disabled Persons' car parking spaces and ramp access on the south (Treasury) side of the building. Our website includes information about getting to the Library (including a map).

Canberra is well serviced with off-road bicycle paths and there are facilities at the Library for visitors to secure their cycles.

Buses run through the area regularly — check the ACTION timetables for suburban routes, schedules and ticket options.

There is one taxi service in Canberra (phone 13 22 27).

 
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