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The Sydney ISSI 2001 Conference
(http://sistm.web.unsw.edu.au/conference/issi2001)
Getting from the
Sydney International Airport to the University of New South Wales campus
When you arrive, you will
pass through Customs and emerge into the arrival hall. Before leaving the
airport, you may wish to exchange some money to pay for taxis or bus
fares. There are several foreign exchange bureaus in the arrival hall and
in the airport buildings.
If someone has agreed to
meet you, they will carry a sign "ISSI-2001". If you miss them, please
wait near the Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange counter, on the left hand side
in the main hall as you leave the Passenger Arrival Exit (Exit Gates A or
B).
To get a taxi:
Follow the signs (on the left after you leave the building) and wait in
the queue. Tell the driver the address of your accommodation or the
University, Kensington Campus. The nearest Gate at UNSW for the Scientia
(the Conference venue) is Gate No. 9 on High Street. Remember to print out
the address of your accommodation from the web page before you leave home
and have it with you. The cost for the taxi ride from the airport to UNSW
is between AUD$25-35 dollars.
To
take the public bus:
Follow the
signs (on your right after you leave the building) and wait at the stops
marked 5 or 6 for the Number 400 Bus that terminates at Bondi
Junction. The bus is royal blue and white. The cost of the fare is from
$3.10 to $3.70 from International Airport (at Section 10) to the following
accommodation spots in (Section 19 or 20). There should be no problem with
baggage especially since most of you are arriving on Saturday or Sunday.
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For
those staying at Kensington Colleges: Please
buy your bus ticket from the driver and tell the driver that you wish to
get off at UNSW on High Street near the corner of Botany Street. When you
get out of the bus, cross the road to the University side (there is a
pedestrian crossing to assist you). Then walk down the slope keeping the
University grounds on your left until you reach Gate No. 6 -- you will
pass by these Gates, no.9 (near the bus stop), no. 8, and no. 7 before you
reach Gate no.6 which is signed as Kensington Colleges. Go to the
Registration Desk and speak to the person in the office to get your room
allocation.
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For
those staying at Barkers Lodge: Please
buy your bus ticket from the driver and tell the driver that you wish to
get off opposite the University on Anzac Parade (Section 19). When you get
out of the bus, cross the road to the University side (there is a
pedestrian crossing to assist you). Then walk along the street keeping the
University grounds on your left until you reach Barker Street (on one
corner, there is a petrol station and MacDonalds food outlet). Turn left
and Barkers Lodge is about two minutes walk further up Barker Street. It
has a big sign on it.
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For
those staying at Gemini Hotel: Please
buy your bus ticket from the driver and tell the driver that you wish to
get off on Belmore Road near the Gemini Hotel in the Randwick shopping
centre. When you get out of the bus, cross the road to the other side
(again use the pedestrian crossing) and walk along with the shops on your
right hand side till you find the Hotel.
It
is winter here in Australia in July. However, it is not really very cold
-- the temperature goes from about 9 degrees Celsius at night to about 19
degrees Celsius during the daytime. There is equal chance of rain and
sunshine. Our Wintertime sunshine is beautiful with blue skies and a
crispsness in the air (a jacket/short coat, warm pullover, slacks/skirt
and perhaps a warm scarf are in order). Rain is cold and wet (maybe a
raincoat or a wind jacket and an umbrella would be useful). Bring
something nice to wear for the Conference Dinner and walking shoes for the
Sunday walks.
For
up to the minute checks on the temperature, go to: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/weather/default.asp
Australia is very strict
on what you can bring into Australia. Please declare all goods such as
food, seeds or nuts, plant and animal products (non-declaration can incur
hefty fines). The quarantine service uses sniffer dogs that will detect if
you are carrying items of quarantine concern. If something is found, the
item is confiscated and is usually destroyed.
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If
you bring food, do not include: meat or products with meat in
them; eggs or products that use eggs; milk products, including
confectionary or sweets made with milk; raw seeds or nuts; fresh
fruits or anything made with banana or banana leaves; honey; live
plants, roots or flowers; and avoid straw packing materials.
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If
you are bringing gifts: please declare them for customs;
products that are not allowed include: rawhide or uncured leather
products; feathers, bones, horns or tusks.
To get further details,
see the Australian Quarantine web site at: http://www.affa.gov.au/outputs/quarantine.html
Electrical Goods:
Australia uses 240 voltage for its electrical goods. Australia uses a
three-prong power socket.
General Office and Shop
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00
- 5:30pm is usual. However, many shops, especially food shops, stay open
beyond 5pm. There is late night shopping on Thursday evenings in Sydney.
Safety on the Road: Australians drive on
the left-hand side of the road, so if you are a pedestrian it is important
to remember to look to the right before stepping off the curb.
For Tourist
Information: please visit Tourism New South Wales at: http://www.tourism.nsw.gov.au/
Have a good flight
-- exercise your legs and arms on board if you can, drink plenty of
fluids, e.g. water, juices or any non-alcoholic beverages offered to you
during the flight.
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