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APAN29 Sydney Event & Conference Guide

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APAN29 Sydney Event & Conference Guide

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  1. APAN29 Sydney Australia Network Operations Mary Fleming Director Business Development

  2. Event Committee Meeting • APAN 29 February 8 – 12 2010 • Proposed Venue – Intercontinental Hotel Sydney • Conference Venue location and facilities • Accommodation Options • Estimated Costs • Travel and Visa Requirements • Sydney Travel and Tours 22

  3. Intercontinental Hotel Sydney 33

  4. An Historic Hotel • Located right on Sydney Harbour • Built around the NSW Treasury Building in • Home to Southern Cross University Hotel School • AARNet has its own fibre into the hotel • Adjacent to Circular Quay the gateway to Sydney Harbour 44

  5. Location – Central Sydney CBD 55

  6. Very close to all amenities • Other Hotels • Circular Quay • Rail Station • Harbour Bridge • Opera House • Museums and Art Galleries 66

  7. Bondi Beach 77

  8. Conference Venue 88

  9. Breakout rooms 99

  10. Access to the Conservatorium of Music 1010

  11. Accommodation Options • The InterContinental - inc. breakfast for 1 $260 = USD170 • Vibe Hotel North Sydney - room only $190 = USD123 • Westend Backpackers (4 bed dorm) - room only pp $31 = USD21 • Maze Backpackers single room - room only per person $55 = USD36 • Maze Backpackers (2 bed dorm) - room only per person $33 = USD22 • Maze Backpackers (3 bed private room) - accom Only pp $31 = USD21 • Holiday Inn Old Sydney (The Rocks) - inc. breakfast $235 = USD153 • Holiday Inn Darling Harbour single - inc. breakfast $160 = USD104 • Holiday Inn Darling Harbour twin share - inc. breakfast for 2 $ 170 = USD110 • Holiday Inn Darling Harbour triple share - inc. breakfast for 3 $240 = USD150 1111

  12. All close to Sydney and its environs 1212

  13. Funding and likely Conference Costs 1313

  14. Visa Requirements • Every traveler to Australia except Australian and New Zealand Citizens requires a visa to enter Australia • You must apply for your visitor’s visa outside Australia Allow 6-8 weeks for processing • Your passport must be valid for the period of your intended stay in Australia.  • You will not be allowed to board your transport to Australia without a valid visa 1414

  15. Visa Application • You can apply for your visa either at an Australia Diplomatic office in your country or apply online for an electronic visa (Electronic Travel Authorities). • ETAs are available for 32 countries including Hong Kong (SAR) Japan Malaysia Singapore Sth Korea USA UK • Electronic visas are usually processed within 24 hours and are valid for 12 months from the date of issue with stays of up to 3 months • Conference delegates need a short Validity Business ETA also known as a Sub-class 977 Visa.   1515

  16. Network Operations

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