Sydney

Accommodation -- Transport -- Things to see and do

Accommodation

Delegates are to organise accommodation themselves. Please note that accommodation will not be available at the College, as students will be in residence.

There is a large range of accommodation to suit every palate in Sydney. Hotels close to the university are:

Hotel Unilodge, Broadway
Ph: (Australia only) 1800 500 658

Camperdown Towers Motel
Ph: +61 2 9519 5211

Rydges Hotel, Camperdown
Ph: 61 2 9516 1522 Toll Free: 1800 226 466

Broadway University Motor Inn
25 Arundel Street, Glebe 2037 NSW (02) 9660 5777

Transport

The University of Sydney is located on the edge of the greater Sydney CBD, a few kilometres from the GPO.

The University's website map is at http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html

The Women's College is at located on this map's grid at reference P-11 This map also shows public transport bus stops.

The area is quite well served by Sydney Buses and it is not too far from the centre of the city.

By bus, it is approximately 25 minutes from Circular Quay and approximately 10 minutes from Central Railway Station.
The suggested routes are the 422, 423, 426 and 428.

It is also a relatively short taxi ride.

The general public transport website Greater Sydney Transport Information, includes maps, route, and fares etc

Things to See and Do

Sydney has a never ending supply of interesting and exciting activities to take part in. From art galleries to museums, fabulous restaurants and of course the most beautiful harbour in the world, you certainly won't run out of things to do!

Check out the City of Sydney Website and see what tickles your tastebuds!

Don't forget, the weekend after the conference is a long weekend, with the NRL Grand Final being held at Telstra Stadium, so be quick with your accommodation!

For additional touring information, there is a lot to choose from on Tourism NSW's VisitNSW-Sydney website.

If you are looking for other amusement, have a look at the great range of Sydney retail therapy outlets, thanks to UrbanWalkabout's shopping guides.

To get your tastebuds in the mood, indulge yourself with delightful recipes, courtesy of the Australian Mushroom Growers' Association.