General Information

Transport from the airport

All delegates must make their own transport arrangements from the airport. The following are approximate prices only for travel from the airport to Macquarie University

Taxi’s can be hailed at the taxi rank at Sydney airport. Shuttle bus bookings can be arranged by contacting Hills Shuttle Bus Service at http://www.hillshuttle.com.au

Public transport around Sydney

Trains, buses and ferries are generally convenient, reliable and inexpensive, and there are a number of value travel pass deals. Sydney's underground city centre train loop is the fastest way of getting around the CBD, and areas not covered by the rail system are replaced by a network of bus services.

The fastest way to get to the city from campus is to catch a bus from University Drive – 288,290,292,294. Buses run to the city every 15-20 mins during the day.

The most pleasant way to get around the harbour is by ferry; a trip on the Manly ferry is one of the best, and most affordable ways to experience the harbour.

There are also frequent monorail and light rail services linking Darling Harbour with the city. Tickets for the monorail, light rail, ferries and express/ Jetcat ferries can be purchased at the relevant rail station/ferry terminal prior to boarding.

Taxis can either be booked by telephone or hailed from the street.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary and is therefore, purely a matter of choice. However, if you believe you have been given exceptional service, you may tip stewards and wait–staff in eateries and bars, generally 5 –10 percent of the bill.

Taxes

A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies to all consumer goods and services and is included in retail prices.

Climate

In Sydney, July is in the middle of our relatively mild Winter season. Temperatures are approximately 13°C (55°F) to 17°C ( 66°F ) during the daytime and 8°C ( 48°F ) in the evening. For more information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/ (click on either the map or text of New South Wales [NSW], then Forecasts, then Metropolitan for a 4 day forecast.)

Time

Local Sydney time during July is Greenwich Mean Time plus 10 hours.

Electricity

The electrical supply is 240 volts, 50Hz. Adapters for our flat 3-pin plug style connections are available at most international airports. The MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, like most Sydney hotels, provide 110 volt outlets for shavers.

Mobile phones

Australia operates on a digital network therefore analogue mobile or cell phones cannot be used. Mobile phones can be easily hired at Sydney Airport or telecommunication outlets. Please remember to turn off your mobile telephone during the Conference sessions.

Shopping

Shops are generally open from 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday (with the exception of Thursday when most stores will open until 9pm), 9am - 4pm on Saturday and some stores in the city are open Sunday.

Shopping in the heart of Sydney is a pleasure as most of the large department stores and shopping centres are within a few blocks of each other. If it's raining you can make your way around under cover using the intricate system of malls, arcades, interconnected department stores, tunnels and overhead walkways that link four blocks of local and international outlets.

For further information please contact hotel concierge, MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre  (add details)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Back to top]