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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.
Hotels,
Motels, University House
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 02 6205
0044.
Getting to
Canberra
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 $5
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 which
service Canberra).
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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