Accommodation & Travel
ACCOMMODATION
There is accommodation available at the Conference Venue – York Fairmont Resort or at alternative accommodation venues in the Blue Mountains.
York Fairmont Resort Bookings
The Conference Secretariat has arranged special rates at the Conference Venue - The York Fairmont Resort.
| Room Type | Rate ($) |
| Single Room | AUD189 |
| Twin Share/Double Room | AUD240 |
| Superior Room | AUD289 |
Your accommodation can be booked as part of your online Registration Form. All accommodation bookings must be received no later than 29 August 2010.
York Fairmont Resort Amendments or Cancellations
All amendments or cancellations to your accommodation booking must be made with the Conference Secretariat and not directly to the hotel. All amendments or cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations received after 29 August2010 will not be refunded their accommodation deposit.
York Fairmont Resort Deposits
All accommodation bookings must be accompanied with a deposit the equivalent of one night’s tariff. This deposit will be forwarded on your behalf by the Conference Secretariat to the York Fairmont Resort and will used to confirm your accommodation booking. No bookings will be confirmed by the Conference Secretariat until one night’s deposit has been received. Each delegate must settle the remainder of their accommodation upon check-out.
York Fairmont Resort Early Arrivals
Standard hotel check in time in Australia is 1400. If you will be arriving earlier than 1400 and require your room upon arrival to the hotel, you may be required to book your room the night prior to ensure immediate occupancy. You will be required to pay an additional night’s tariff should you wish to guarantee your room. Please advise the Conference Secretariat on your registration if you are pre-booking your room for the night prior to your arrival so that your hotel can be informed.
York Fairmont Resort Late Arrivals
If you will be arriving to your hotel after 1700, please advise the Conference Secretariat on your registration form so that your hotel can be informed. If you do not alert the Conference Secretariat to your late arrival, the hotel may release your reservation.
Alternative Blue Mountains Accommodation
If you would like book alternative accommodation in the Blue Mountains please book online at the the Blue Mountains Tourism Office at www.visitbluemountains.com.au
This site has contact numbers included.
TRAVEL
To assist with reducing the Carbon Foot Print of the Conference, we encourage delegates to travel to the Blue Mountains via public transport or car pooling with other delegates.
Public Transport information can be located on the NSW Government Transport Information website www.131500.com.au.
If you are a car driver and are prepared to car pool you can register at www.carpoolaustralia.com For anyone wanting a lift to the venue you can match up with other drivers that will be travelling the same route as you by visiting www.carpoolaustralia.com
Should you to be flying to Sydney to attend the Conference we would encourage you to elect the Carbon Offset for your flights.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Transfers from and to Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD have been arranged for Conference delegates.
Please refer to the table below for the transfer schedule*:
29 August2010
From Sydney Airport
Bus Departure Time
1500,1600,1700
1 September 2010
From Sydney Airport
Bus Departure Time
800, 900, 1000, 1100
From CBD
Bus Departure Time
1100
2 September 2010
To Sydney Airport
Bus Departure Time
1800
To CBD
Bus Departure Time
1800
3 September 2010
To Sydney Airport
Bus Departure Time
0800
*Additional transfers may be added subject to demand and some transfers may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings. The Conference Secretariat will update the schedule on the website and contact any delegates with prior bookings.
Pick Up Instructions
All delegates flying in on Virgin Blue, JetStar, Qantas Link or Rex Airlines are asked to meet near the large Flight Arrival/Departure Information board, near Baggage Claim Carousel 6.
All delegates flying in on Qantas meet near the Gloria Jeans coffee shop, next to Baggage Claim Carousel 1.
A driver holding a sign reading Local Climate Local Change 2010 will be waiting to meet you. Please wait at your designated area until the bus is ready to depart.
Transfer Costs, Terms and Conditions
The transfers cost $44 per person each way and can be booked using the Conference Registration form. The Secretariat will only confirm paid transfers, if you do not pay for your transfer, a booking will not be made for you. Transfers cancelled on or before 29 March 2010 will receive a full refund, any cancellations after 29 March 2010 will not be refunded.
RAILWAY TRANSFERS
Complimentary railway transfers have been set up between Leura Railway Station and the York Fairmont Resort.
Please refer to the table below for the transfer schedule*:
29 August 2010
From Leura Railway Station
Bus Departure Time
1200
1 September 2010
From Leura Railway Station
Bus Departure Time
0800
2 September 2010
From York Fairmont Resort
Bus Departure Time
1700
