GENERAL INFORMATION
ADELAIDE - 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 tranquility 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.
South Australia is highly renown for its wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley. The conference will be using wines from Gemtree Vineyards which are located in the McLaren Vale region. If you plan to stay on in Adelaide after the Conference it would be worth while to travel down to the McLaren Vale and visit some of these wineries.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Hilton Adelaide Hotel
233 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000
+61 8 8217 2000
+61 8 8217 2001
Enjoy exquisite dining at The Grange Restaurant, the award-winning restaurant at the Hilton Adelaide Hotel, followed by cocktails in Charlies Bar. Catch a tram to seaside Glenelg from the doorstep of this city centre Hotel, adjacent to the Adelaide attractions like the Central Market.
Relax on sun loungers by the outdoor swimming pool, wind down in the sauna, work out in the exercise room or enjoy a game of tennis.
Located in the heart of the city, 10 minutes' drive from Adelaide Airport, the Hilton Adelaide Hotel offers 17 meeting rooms for 2- 800 people, a business center and an Executive Lounge.
HOW TO GET THE HILTON ADELAIDE HOTEL
From the Airport
Turn right onto Sir Donald Bradman Drive and continue along here until it turns into Grote Street. Continue into Victoria Square, turning right for the Hilton Adelaide Hotel.
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 Hilton Adelaide Hotel is approximately $16.00.
| Suburban Taxi |
131 008 |
| Yellow Cabs |
132 227 |
| Adelaide Independent Taxi |
132 211 |
REGISTRATION DESK
All delegates must register to attend the Conference and the registration desk will be open from the following times, in the Hilton Adelaide Hotel’s Foyer on the 1st floor:
| Tuesday 18 November |
3.30pm - 4.30pm |
| Wednesday 19 November |
8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday 20 November |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Friday 21 November |
8.30am - 1.30pm |
TEMPERATURE
For the month of November, Adelaide’s average maximum temperature is 23°C, the average minimum is 12°C.
TIME
Adelaide is 9 ½ hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Note: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
TRAVEL
Adelaide is a long way from Australia's other capitals, so flying is often the best option. Adelaide is well served by a number of major airlines. Fly into Adelaide with Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin Blue. The city centre is a short drive from the airport by taxi, hire car or shuttle bus.
It is recommended that you make your travel bookings as early as possible to ensure availability of your flight preferences and to take advantage of flight price special deals.
All Occasions Management is pleased to offer the services of our in-house travel agency, All Occasions Travel, a member of the Travelscene/Amex Group. We provide a onestop shop enabling you to book flights, tours, coach connections, travel insurance and hire cars. Exciting packages for tours and activities are also available. For queries and bookings
contact:
All Occasions Travel
41 Anderson Street
Thebarton SA 5031
P: +61 8 8125 2222
F: +61 8 8125 2233
Email: lee@aomevents.com
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend Travel Insurance for your protection in case of unforseen circumstances – e.g. cancellation fees, medical, luggage, legal liability…. and more. For further information please refer to the
registration form.
LIABILITY / INSURANCE
In the event of industrial disruptions, war, terrorism, or natural disasters, the Asia-Pacific Coroners Society Inc., the Organising Committee and All Occasions Group cannot accept responsibility for any financial or other losses incurred by the delegates. Nor can the Asia-Pacific Coroners Society Inc, the Organising Committee and All Occasions Group take responsibility for injury or damage to persons or property occurring during the Conference. Insurance is the responsibility of the individual delegates.
PRIVACY POLICY
In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Privacy Act 2000, the All Occasions Group (encompassing All Occasions Management and All Occasions Travel) complies with such legislation which is designed to protect the rights of the individual to privacy of their information. All information collected with respect to your registration for participation in this Conference will only be used for the purposes of planning, conduct of the event or communication regarding future events. These details may be made available to parties directly related to the Conference including but not limited to the All Occasions
Group, venues, accommodation and travel providers (for the purposes of room/travel bookings and Conference options), key sponsors (subject to strict conditions) and other related parties as deemed necessary. It is also usual to produce a ‘Delegate List’ of attendees at the Conference and to include the individual’s details in such a list. By completing this registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be used for the above purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided to the All Occasions Group is accurate and kept up to date. To access or update your information, please email or fax the All Occasions Group.
FOR FURTHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Shanna Sheldrick
All Occasions Management
41 Anderson Street, Thebarton SA 5031
T: +61 8 8354 2285
F: +61 8 8354 1456
E: shanna@aomevents.com