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 IAGOD Symposium 2010 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 AdelaideAirport is situated seven kilometres from the central business district and major hotels. An AirportCity 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 $15.00.

Suburban Taxi 131 008
Yellow Cabs 132 227
Adelaide Independent Taxi 132 211

Tram Runs

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 $9.00, 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 April, Adelaide’s mean maximum temperature is 22ºC, the mean minimum is 12ºC.

Registration Desk

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