Workshop and Conference Venues

The conference will be held at the Dockside Conference Centre in the heart of the Darling Harbour complex.

Located within an easy 10 minute walk of Sydney’s Central Business District and iconic cultural and tourist attractions, the area is serviced by a monorail with direct access to the city centre.

Accommodation

Discount arrangements have been negotiated with the Four Points by Sheraton which is located within an easy five minute walk of the conference venue. The group rates apply from 1 May (check in date) to 7 May (check out date) for bookings made on or before April 3rd, subject to availability within the allocated block of rooms. The allocated block is 25 rooms for May 1st and 70 rooms for the balance of the period.

Delegates are responsible for their own booking. To obtain the benefit of the discount rates, reservations should be made by this special DRBF link - Click to open Hotel Booking Page

The detail for general contact with the hotel or for bookings outside the group period or later than April 3rd is:

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
161 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph +61 (0)2 9290 4000

Optional Touring Attractions in and around Sydney

Sydney is home to many of the top tourist attractions and activities in Australia including the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and famous beaches.
Many wonderful pre and post conference destinations are easily accessible from Sydney. Choice of options will depend on personal interests and preferences.

Activities at a Glance

• Sail Sydney Harbour

• Visit the Sydney Opera House

• Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Visit Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

• Visit the Sydney Olympic site

• Shop in the historic Rocks precinct

• Enjoy Sydney’s dining culture

• Splash out at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach

• Relax in the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens

• Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains or the Hunter Valley

• Tee off at one of Sydney’s championship golf courses

The wineries of the Hunter Valley and the beautiful scenery of World Heritage listed Blue Mountains are each easy day trips from Sydney.

For more about the many attractions of Sydney and its surrounding areas for sightseeing arrangements for partners during the Conference, or pre or post conference touring options within NSW, visit www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do

If your preference extends beyond NSW, a wide range of touring options can be explored on the official Australian website  www.australia.com/destinations/Destinations.aspx .

Access to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef to the North, and the many wonders of the ‘Red Centre’ (via Alice Springs), are each less than 3 hours flying from Sydney.