Conference Location
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The conference is being hosted at:
RMIT University,
Melbourne, Australia.
Storey Hall, Building 16,
336-348 Swanston Street, RMIT City Campus,
Melbourne,
Australia.
University website
Click here for the conference location on GoogleMAP or type ICEG 2008 Melbourn into Google Maps
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Storey Hall
Yarra River
Victoria Arts
Center
Images courtesy of Tourism Victoria
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University
information
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RMIT University
is one of Australia’s
original and leading educational institutions, producing some of Australia’s
most employable graduates. As an innovative, global university of technology,
with its heart in the city of Melbourne,
RMIT has an international reputation for excellence in work-relevant education
and high quality research, and engagement with the needs of industry and
community.
With more than 60,000 students studying at RMIT
campuses in Melbourne and regional Victoria, in Vietnam, online, by distance
education, and at partner institutions throughout the world, the University
is one of the largest in the country. It has built a worldwide reputation for
excellence in professional and vocational education and research. A vibrant
alumni community now stretches across more than 100 countries.
We like to think of
ourselves as a friendly, open and supportive institution in the heart of a
great city and we look forward to welcoming a record number of participants
to ICEG 2008.
Maps of the Campus can be found on the University website at http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/maps/city/location
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Conference
accommodation
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The conference hotel is the Rendezvous Hotel –
Melbourne. Click on the hotel link for further details. The location of
the hotel can be found on GoogleMAP. The hotel is about a
15 minute walk from the conference site.
Please note that in order to obtain the
accommodation rates quoted, you must book via the conference registration
page.
There is no campus accommodation available at RMIT.
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Conference
dinner venue
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The conference dinner will be held on the world renowned Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. This 1 of a
kind restaurant is a 9 time winner of the Victoria Tourism Award. To bring a
guest with you to the Conference Dinner reserve here.
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General
information about Melbourne
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Further information about Melbourne can be found at http://www.melbournetoday.com.au & http://www.visitmelbourne.com/
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Getting
to Melbourne
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Airports
Melbourne Airport
is renowned for its world class facilities, Melbourne Airport's
international and domestic terminals are conveniently located under one roof.
http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/index.asp
Click here for
details on the Melbourne Airport Arrival Transfer
Internal public transport – SKYBUS SUPER SHUTTLE http://www.skybus.com.au/
You can find more
information, including road maps into Melbourne
and information about public transport links here
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Taxi
costs
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A taxi ride from the airport to
city by taxi will cost about AUD 50.
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Climate in
conference month
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The climate in Melbourne
varies and temperatures can range from 15 to 30 degrees centigrade. It is
advisable to carry a light jacket for the evenings. You can find a current
forecast at http://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/weather/
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Currency and
exchange rates
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The local currency
is the Australian dollar AUD$
Click here to find up to date currency exchange
rates for other currencies.
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Time
zone
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Standard time zone: UTC/GMT X hours
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Dialing
codes
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Click here
to find the International Dialing Code
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Local
Newspaper
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Click here
for a local Melbourne
daily newspaper
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Other useful links
ACI are not responsible for the content of
external websites. Links are provided for your convenience.
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http://www.australia.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/melbourne?
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html#Geo
http://www.bcl.com.au/melbourne/wotson.htm
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