Welcome to Australia

Accommodation & Travel

Visas

Please read the information sheet from the Department of Immigration. Most participants should be able to get an eVisitor or an ETA online. This is a straightforward process. If you are not a citizen of one of the eligible countries, the process is, however, complicated, and should be started several months in advance. Let us know if you need an invitation letter.

Accommodation

The conference will take place here. One of the best ways to book your accommodation in Sydney is to use the website Booking.com. You could choose to stay in the suburb of Randwick, and have a short walk to the University. Another option is Coogee, which has a lovely beach, but is further away (30 minutes walk). Alternatively, you could stay somewhere else in Sydney, and use the relatively efficient bus system.

It is also possible to rent an apartment. For two people or more, this can be substantially better value for money. Bookings can be made through the website Stayz.com.au (search for Randwick, Coogee, or another suburb) or homeaway.com.au .

Tourism

The conference takes place during the Australian winter, which, in Sydney, is relatively mild (see climate). Participants wanting to stay for a holiday after (or before) the conference may find that it is not the most pleasant time to visit the Southern parts of Australia. On the other hand, July is an ideal time to visit places such as the Great Barrier Reef in the tropical North. See the Lonely Planet weather in Australia page, and, more generally, their guidebook for more information.