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| National Library of Australia, Canberra 9 - 11 November 2004 |
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Accommodation and transportCanberra has many hotels, motels and guesthouses within close distance of the National Library of Australia, the conference venue. Early booking is advisable as other major events may be held in Canberra in the same week as the conference. Conference participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation.
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 with discounts for delegatesAll prices are in Australian dollars (AUD$). Novotel Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra
Quest Canberra
Hyatt Hotel CanberraTransport will be provided between these hotels, the conference venue and social events. Please note that cancellation fees may apply to your hotel booking. Other accommodation optionsThe 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 CanberraThere are no direct international flights to Canberra, however there are connecting flights from Sydney and Melbourne airports. Three 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). 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 CanberraTransport will be provided from the hotels listed above to the conference venue and social events and return to these hotels as well. 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 car parking spaces for people with disabilities 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. An AirLiner service runs to and from the airport, Monday-Friday. There is one taxi service in Canberra, Canberra Cabs (phone 13 22 27).
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