Venue and Surrounds

Hilton on the Park
192 Wellington Parade
Melbourne

www.hilton.com

Located in elegant East Melbourne, the Hilton Melbourne On The Park hotel is set in the heart of the city's sporting and entertainment district and overlooks the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Train and tram links are available from the hotel's doorstep and the city centre is just a short walk from this central Melbourne hotel.

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Parking

$22.00 per car per entry
*A discounted rate of $22.00 is available per car per entry for conference delegates. Please validate you parking ticket at the registration desk to receive the discount.

Valet Parking   AUD$45.00

Melbourne

Recognised as a marvellous place to be when voted 'world’s most liveable city', this beautiful state capital offers an exceptional lifestyle where visitors are made very welcome. Melbourne is a modern and progressive city while it retains much of its gracious, historic charm.

Renowned for its culture and arts, Melbourne also offers a vast array of sights, activities, entertainment, and epicurean experiences as well as a multitude of sporting and cultural events. Its history is fascinating and explains much of the elegant architecture; an enormous breadth of cuisines and reputation for ‘best eating’ in Australia; the traditions of theatre and artistic pursuits; the tag ‘garden state’ with its famous parks and gardens throughout the city; its exciting shopping and sports-mad locals.

Whatever your interests, something is sure to delight or enrapture stroll the city streets and soak up the atmosphere, the architecture and the friendliness; linger in a bustling café, share a peaceful park with a black swan, or saunter along a city beach.

Did you know that Melbourne is situated on an ocean bay? It also has the Yarra River running through the very heart of the city – find a restaurant overlooking the water fronting the city skyline, daydream on one of its diverse bridges or take a cruise and enjoy a different, interesting view of this city: the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground where the 1956 Olympic Games were staged and a busy sporting venue today, past the home of the Australian Open, picturesque parks and gardens, the port and docklands that have changed into award-winning city living precincts. Melbourne has opened up to become a true waterfront city!

There is so much to see & do - these are just some of the attractions or for more detailed information about magnificent Melbourne go to the official tourism website

Places of interest in Melbourne:

Melbourne Zoo – view wildlife in naturalistic habitats in Melbourne’s award winning zoo.
For further information visit www.zoo.org.au

Eureka Skydeck – for spectacular views of Melbourne from the southern hemisphere’s tallest building.
For further information visit www.eurekaskydeck.com.au

Melbourne Museum - Enjoyed by over one million visitors each year, Melbourne Museum is one of Melbourne's favourite award winning cultural destinations. The latest exhibition showing at the Melbourne Museum is Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.
Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king's tomb.
For further information visit www.museumvictoria.com.au

National Gallery of Victoria - The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart - both with free entry to the permanent collection. Victorians and visitors can now enjoy two public art galleries within one magnificent arts precinct.
For further information visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au

Spring Racing Carnival - 29 September – 17 November 2011 The Spring Racing Carnival is a world class event showcasing thoroughbred racing, fashion and entertainment at its finest over 50 fabulous days across Victoria.
For further information, please visit www.springracingcarnival.com.au

Melbourne City Walking Tours

Hidden Secrets Tours - These passionate local hosts will help you get lost in Melbourne’s contemporary maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, amazing restaurants, historical lanes and arcades and architecture.
www.hiddensecretstours.com

Melbourne City Heritage Walking Tours - Discover the city by foot with a National Trust qualified guide. Uncover Melbourne’s great landmarks and hidden treasures.
www.nattrust.com.au/events

Chocoholic Tours - Savour Melbourne’s wonderful world of chocolate. Take in Melbourne’s shopping, historical and cultural hot spots in the city’s lanes and arcades.
www.chocoholictours.com.au

For more information on Walking Tours in Melbourne, please visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Melbourne Dining Precincts

Lygon St - On the door step of the conference venue experience the Italian centre of Melbourne. It is the place where the city's famous cafe culture was born, crammed with endless cafes and restaurants serving steaming bowls of pasta, pizza, coffee and delicious gelati.

Greek Quarter - Melbourne's Greek precinct is a treasure trove of mouth-watering Grecian delights waiting to be discovered. Visit the area around Lonsdale Street between Swanston and Russell streets

Southbank - The Southbank promenade is one of Melbourne's most popular dining and shopping precincts. There are cafes and restaurants all the way from the Southgate complex to Crown Casino – many with outdoor terraces and balconies.

Federation Square - Since opening in 2002, this architectural wonder has become the city centre's vibrant social hub. Art, food and entertainment are the main drawcards.

Chinatown - Melbourne's Chinatown is the oldest in Australia and boasts four grand arches to herald your arrival. Between Swanston and Spring streets, Chinatown fills Little Bourke Street with spicy aromas and the sound of rattling woks.

Places of Interest in Victoria:

Yarra Valley Winery Tours – Visit your choice of the picturesque Yarra Valley or stunning Mornington Peninsula where you can sample some of the best wine in the region.
www.visityarravalley.com.au

Penguin Parade to Phillip Island – Witness this uniquely Australian experience at Phillip Island as the world’s smallest Penguins come home from the sea and waddle across the beach to their sand dune burrows.
www.penguins.org.au

The Great Ocean Road – Travel along one of the most breathtaking and scenic coastlines that includes the Twelve Apostles, Otway rainforest and Bells Beach.
www.visitvictoria.com.au

Puffing Billy – Board Australia’s favourite steam train as it travels along a narrow railway through the spectacular Dandenong Ranges.
www.puffingbilly.com.au

Healesville Sanctuary – The wonder of the Australian bush comes alive at this premier wildlife park. It is home to over 300 species of wildlife including koalas, dingoes and the platypus.
www.zoo.org.au/HealesvilleSanctuary

Spa country in Daylesford – Sample mineral waters, explore craft and antique shops, go boating on the lake or just relax.
www.visitvictoria.com.au

Sovereign Hill in Ballarat – a recreated goldfields township set over 25 hectares on a site which forms part of the richest alluvial goldfields the world has ever seen. We offer a wide range of activities carried out by costumed staff and volunteers, many of whom portray some of the behaviours and prejudices of the 1850s!
www.sovereignhill.com.au