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 National Library of Australia, Canberra 9 - 11 November 2004

Accommodation and transport

Canberra 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 delegates

All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD$).

Novotel Canberra

65 Northbourne Avenue CANBERRA CITY
ACT 2601
phone: +61 (0)2 6245 5000
fax: +61 (0)2 6245 5100
email: H2796@accor.com
When booking quote reference number NAT0911
Rates for conference attendees:
$110.00 per standard room per night
$155.00 per studio suite per night

Crowne Plaza Canberra

1 Binara Street
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
phone: +61 (0)2 6247 8999
fax: +61 (0)2 6257 4903
email: res@crowneplazacanberra.com.au
When booking quote reference number 21997
Rates for conference attendees:
$175.00 per room per night
$195.00 per room per night including buffet breakfast for one
$205.00 per room per night including buffet breakfast for two

Quest Canberra

Melbourne Building,
West Row
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
phone: +61 (0)2 6243 2222
fax: +61 (0)2 6243 2288
email: questcanberra@questapartments.com
Rates for conference attendees:
$133.00 per studio apartment per night
$148.00 per 1 bedroom apartment per night
$156.00 per 1 bedroom deluxe apartment per night
$183.00 per 2 bedroom apartment per night

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
Booking reference number to be advised.
Rates for conference attendees:
$265.00 per room per night

Transport 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 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.

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 Canberra

Transport 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).