AOA Seminar 2023 Sydney
Tue. 26 – Wed. 27
September, 2023
Information on Sydney
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport is located just 8km from the Sydney CBD and driving takes about 20-25 minutes in lighttraffic. Most routes to the airport carry regular signs of the universally recognisable aeroplane symbol.

Transport
Various forms of transport are available to arriving delegates:

Taxi and Uber
You can access taxis and Uber services when you arrive. The Sydney CBD is a short, 20 minute ride away
and will cost about $55 one way. You'll find taxi ranks at the front of all terminals - simply follow the signs tothe nearest ranks.
To Pre-book your taxi
You can also pre-book a taxi to collect you from the airport. Pre-booked parking bays are available at theinternational and domestic terminals.
Some taxi companies that offer pre-booking include:
13CABSWeb:

http://sydney.13cabs.com.au/

Premier Cabs – Airport Taxi ServiceWeb:

http://www.premiercabs.com.au/

Silver Service Fleet

Web:

https://www.silverservice.com.au/To Pre-Book your Uber
For Uber services, simply send the request once you've exited the terminal, and your driver will meet you at
the Priority Pick-up Zone outside of the International Terminal.
Fares to Sydney city vary depending on the selected vehicle option, travel time, and total distance.
Use the Uber Fare Estimator to get estimated prices.

Web:

https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/Ola also provides rideshare services to and from
Sydney Airport.

Web:https://ola.com.au/

Map of International Terminal Arrivals

Train
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way
to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at
the northern end of the terminal past the MacDonalds outlet and accessible from the Arrivals level. To use
this service, you can tap on with your Amex, Visa or Mastercard.
For more information, including fares, maps, timetablechanges and travel planners, select the linkWeb:

https://airportlink.com.au/

By shuttle
If you’re looking for transfer services that provide transport between the airport and most Sydney suburbs
and regional areas.
You can find a range of providers via Mozio

Web:

https://sydneyairport.mozio.com/en-us/

Information on Sydney
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, Australia. It is Australia's oldest and largest city with a populationof around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as anumber of beaches, bays and a couple of national parks.
September is the beginning of spring in Sydney, average daytime temperatures are around 16°C while hightemperatures can hit peaks of 20°C on warmer days.
The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both Sydney Harbour Bridge andTunnel connecting them. Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large
business and residential area in the North.

The South part of the city consists of The Rocks and Circular Quay to theNorth, with the Central Station marking the South. Darling Harbour marks
the West and there are a number of parks to the East.

The Rocks
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On the corner of Market and Elizabeth Streets you will find the country's
most prestigious department store - David Jones. Be sure to stop at theirequally renown 'Food Glorious Food' Department. You can choose fromone of their many gourmet delights and then stroll over to the beautiful
Hyde Park for a picnic.
Sydney's Central Business District is home to some of the best shopping
centres in the city. There is something for everyone with over 400
specialty stores in just 8 retail centres. Pitt Street Mall is where you willfind the popular re-branded Myer Store.

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Don't miss the chance to shop in the famous Queen Victoria building. This
stunning shopping centre occupies an entire city block. Initially completedin 1８9８, the Queen Victoria was restored during the 1970's and is now
home to a huge array of boutiques and designer stores.

Queen Victoria building
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Opposite the Queen Victoria building is the historic Sydney Town Hall,
built in the 1880's. While in the city travel to the top of Sydney Tower, thetallest structure in Australia, and see amazing 360° views of Sydney.

Sydney Town Hall
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Sydney offers a whole range of great tourist attractions from the world
famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to the sandy
shores of Bondi Beach. A great way to get to see as much of Sydney as
possible is to take an organised tour such as a walking tour, cycling tour,bus tours, or even a helicopter tour

Sydney Tours & Attractions

Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Tours
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Walking Tours of The Rocks
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
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Taronga Zoo – take a tour of Sydney’s iconic zoo
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Getting around Sydney

Summit Accommodation – The Fullerton Hotel

The AOA Seminar will be held at The Fullerton Hotel, which is located in the heart of Sydney alongsideMartin Place. It is within walking distance of Sydney train stations and bus terminals (Wynyard and MartinPlace), and the Sydney light rail is conveniently located very close by in George Street.
Originally it was the General Post Office, designed by colonial architect James Barnet, opened in 1874. The
Pitt Street section was added later, between 1881 and 1885. Until the Harbour Bridge was completed in
1932, the Victorian Italian Renaissance building was the city’s best-known landmark. The sculptures on thePitt Street façade, depicting well-known men and women of the time in contemporary dress.

The Fullerton has a range of Conference facilities and a Business Centre.

The accommodation rooms are light and airy with large bathrooms, and amenities typical of a five star hotel
including unlimited complimentary wifi.
There are a wide variety of restaurants and tourist attractions within walking distance of the Hotel including
the Merivale precinct, the Opera House, the Royal Botannical Gardens, NSW Parliament House and theMint, Barangaroo precinct (accessible via the walkway at Wynyard) and The Rocks.