General Information

 For more information about AGOSCI and membership please visit www.agosci.org.au

Adelaide, South Australia – The Host City

Adelaide is a multi-cultural metropolis of over a million people, nestled between the sea and the hills. Settled in 1836 and boasting a Mediterranean climate, Adelaide has developed to encompass the vigour and excitement of a modern city, while retaining the charm and tranquillity of the past. Conference and accommodation facilities are first class and there are so many things to see and do in Adelaide. The world’s best food and wine compliment the natural environment in Australia’s most convenient city.

Adelaide Convention Centre – The Venue

The venue for the AGOSCI 10th Biennial National Conference is the Adelaide Convention Centre, which is Australia’s first purpose-built Convention Centre, magnificently refurbished and expanded recently, overlooking the picturesque River Torrens. The Convention Centre is only 20 minutes from the airport and a short stroll to the shopping mall. Ideally situated close to a wide range of hotel accommodation and apartments, making this centre an ideal host venue for the event.

Local Transport

The Adelaide Airport is situated seven kilometres from the central business district and major hotels. An Airport City minibus runs between the airport and major hotels every half hour from 7.00am – 10.00pm (hourly on weekends) at a cost of approximately $10.00. A taxi from the airport to the city is approximately $20.00.

Tram

Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 5.35pm (every 8 minutes on average).  
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays: 9.00am – 6.00pm (approximately every 15 minutes). 
Other times (to Midnight): (approximately every 20 minutes).

Car Parking

Car parking is available at the Adelaide Convention Centre, in both the Exhibition Car Park and the Riverbank Car Park. All day early bird parking is $10.00, with entry between 5.00am and 9.30am and exit by 6.30pm. Beyond 6.30pm casual rates apply to a maximum of $24.00 per 24 hour period. Other public car parks are situated on North Terrace.

Temperature

For the month of May, Adelaide’s mean maximum temperature is 18ºC, the mean minimum is 9ºC. 

Registration Desk

All delegates must register to attend the Conference. The registration and information desk will be located in the Adelaide Convention Centre, opening times will be posted closer to the Conference.