Travel and accommodation
Venue
The conference will be held at UTS in the Aerial Function Centre located in Building 10 (entrance via 235 Jones Street). The function centre is on level 7 (the building is fully accessible).
The closest station is Central Station (it takes about 15 minutes to walk to Building 10 from the Central Station platforms). There are also bus stops located close to Building 10 on both sides of Broadway.
An OPAL card is needed to travel on all Sydney trains, buses and light rail. OPAL cards can be purchased and topped up from train stations and at convenience stores in the city.
- Access UTS campus maps.
- Use trip planner to get around Sydney using public transport.
- Information on the public transport OPAL system.
- Information on Accessible travel around Sydney can be found at TransportNSW.
Travel from the airport
Sydney Airport is located 8km from the Sydney CBD (approx. 20 mins by road or 10 mins by train). Travel on the Airport Link train to Central Station from the Domestic or International terminals (one way) will cost $18.70.
A taxi to the CBD will cost between $45-$55 AUD.
Parking
There is limited, metered on-street parking in Thomas Street (adjacent to Building 10). A number of parking stations operate in the area, including Interpark which is located in the basement of Building 10 (entrance via Thomas St). Parking station rates vary but average at about $30 for a whole day. Download information on parking.
Accommodation
There are discounts available at three hotels close to the venue:
The Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering 15% off their Best Flexible Rate and another extra 5% when booked using the following Promo code: UTS2019 (valid for bookings between 1st Nov – 15th Dec 2019; you are welcome to arrive earlier and stay longer at this discounted price).
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park (across the road from UTS): Book your group rate for University of Technology Sydney.
The Mercure is offering a 10% discount (no code but mention the conference when booking).
There are plenty of other hotels close to the venue and a variety of options in terms of price.
High-range
The Old Clare Hotel (across the road from UTS).
Mid-range
Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central (about a 7 minute walk to the venue).
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney (close to Central Station).
Vulcan Hotel (about a 7 minute walk to the venue).
Budget options
Wake Up! Sydney (hostel, about a 10 minute walk to the venue).
Sydney Railway Square YHA (at Central Station).
Many other options are available in Sydney depending on whether you wish to stay close to the venue. There are hotels in the city centre (near Town Hall Station), at Circular Quay or The Rocks (close to the Harbour) or in Newtown or Glebe (areas with a lot of character). Most are easily accessible via public transport.
Food
The conference is catered across the three days: morning and afternoon tea/coffee, and lunch, plus the sundowner on Tuesday evening; but if you feel like wandering further afield:
- UTS is located in a vibrant creative precinct, with many options for great food to cater for all tastes. Very close to UTS is Spice Alley – a laneway with a variety of hawker-style restaurants. Nearby Central Park Sydney has a large food court as well as restaurants and bars.
- The UTS campus has a number of places to eat during the day, including Café 10 (in Building 10), The Cornerstone Café (directly opposite B10) and Penny Lane (B11, next to B10) which is also a bar.
- China Town is a short walk from UTS and has many options for delicious food at a range of prices.