Venue
University of Melbourne
The conference will be held in the Economics and Commerce Building (Bldg 148), University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria. Parkville is situated very close to the city. Enter Melbourne University from Grattan Street, Swanston Street or Elizabeth Street. Melways Map reference: 75 A, G 6.
Campus access maps are available for people with access issues. Please indicate
that you would like a campus access map on your registration form.
Public Transport Access to the Venue
From the airport: Melbourne City is approximately 25km or 25mins from Tullamarine Airport and is easily accessed by bus, car or taxi. By Taxi. A taxi trip to the city costs around AUD$45.
- Ph: 13 2227
Maxi Taxis are available with drivers trained specifically in dealing with people with a
disability. They have dual wheelchair access and can carry up to 10 passengers.
Phone 13 MAXI (13 62 94) or 03 9277 3877.
Book online www.maxitaxi.net.au/maxi_book.htm ![]()
By Car to Parkville: Take the Tullamarine Freeway (city bound) to the Flemington Road Exit. Continue down Flemington Road approx 2 mins then turn left at Grattan Street.
By Bus: Skybus Super Shuttle offers a shuttle bus service from the airport to Melbourne CBD and city hotels. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days and departs every 15 mins. Expect to pay around A$16 single trip from the airport into the city.
The Skybus features on board baggage storage and wheelchair access. Ticketing desks
are located on the curb outside the exit.
- Skybus Ph: 03 9335 2811
- www.skybus.com.au

To the Venue: The University is well serviced by buses and trams. Melbourne Central Station is the closest train station and you can reach the campus with a short trip by tram.
- Visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
for more information.
Taxis: There are a number of taxi pick up points at the campus. One taxi pick up point
nearby is accessible to people using multipurpose taxies. Ph: 13 MAXI (13 62 94) or
03 9277 3877. Book online www.maxitaxi.net.au/maxi_book.htm
. See campus map for
locations.
Parking
On-Street Parking is limited. All-day parking close to the venue is available at the following locations.
University Square Underground Car Park - accessed off either Bouverie or Berkeley St. The fee for a day is $9.00. The car park will be open from 7am Mon-Fri. Passenger lift pods provide access from ground level to the underground parking floors.
Car parks for the disabled can be found on the top floor of University Square car park.
The Royal Women's Hospital, Cnr Cardigan & Grattan St. Opens 6.30 am Mon-Fri. The fee is $3.00 per hr with a maximum of $13.00.
