9th Annual DiFX Users and Developers Meeting
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - November 16th - 20th 2015
Travel and Accomodation Information
Venue
The meeting will take place in the Maths and Physics building of the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus. We start on Monday Nov 16 at 10:00 in Room 232 with morning tea.
Meeting room: Physics Lecture Theatre 3 (Mon-Wed) and Geology 500 (Thu and Fri), Level 3
Organisation / Tea / Lunch: Room 232, Level 2.
Map
Rooms
Directions
From the airport: Taxi pick up at airport deliver to University of Tasmania, Bld 13, Level 2, Clarke Road, Sandy Bay. Tasmania 7005. Costs approx. 60 AUD. Airport Shuttle (18 AUD) stop University of Tasmania. Departs from the airport after every arrival.Location
The conference will be held at the University of Tasmania's Sandy Bay campus. Sandy Bay is an approximately 5 minute drive from the center of the city of Hobart. Travel down Sandy Bay Road, turn right into the University, we are at the 4th building on the right hand side (see map above)
Accommodation
Delegates are required to book their own accommodation.
We
strongly recommend that you book accommodation early.
Below are a list of some of the accommodation available close to the conference venue.
MAYFAIR PLAZA MOTEL
5 minute walk to conference centre. Four star motel accommodation. Single or double ensuite rooms. Please contact the hotel for prices.
MOTEL 429
5 minute walk to conference centre. Four star motel accommodation. Single or double ensuite rooms. Please contact the hotel for prices.
WRESTPOINT CASINO & HOTEL
5 minutes walk to the conference centre. 4.5 star hotel accommodation with city and harbour views. Prices from $179 AUD per night.
CLYDESDALE MANOR
5 minute walk to conference centre. 4.5 star restored gregorinan manor house. Prices around $159-$300 AUD per night.
IMPERIAL HOTEL
This hotel is a 20 minute walk to the conference venue, or a short 5 minute taxi ride. Back packer style accomodation, with shared dorms or single rooms. Single rooms start from $66 AUD per person.
Getting Around
TRIP ADVISOR
This site provides information on transportation around Hobart. If you still require assis tance, please contact the Local Organising Committee.
Local attractions
There are many cultural and tourism attractions close to the conference venue.
Salamanca Market
Salamanca market runs every Saturday from around 8:30am until around 3pm. It is set in the historial Sala manca precinct right next to the Hobart waterfront. It features more than 300 stalls of local craftwork, music, food and art. It's t he perfect place for souvenirs and a fantastic breakfast.
kunanyi (Mount Wellington)
Mount Wellington, or kunanyi (local Aboriginal name), is an unmissable part of the Hobart skyline. The summit is accessible by car. Click here for more information.
Discover Tasmania
This website provides information on other attractions around Hobart and Tasmania.
If you need a letter of invitation for visa purposes, please contact the local organising committee.