General Information

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. A map of Adelaide CBD and all Conference venues can be found below. 

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University of South Australia, City East Campus – The Venue

The venue for the NAGCAS Conference 2010 is the City East Campus of UniSA, located on the corner of North Terrace and Frome Road, in the busiest part of central Adelaide. The University campus offers state-of-the-art lecture and presentation facilities surround by an outdoor plaza and close walking distance to Adelaide’s main shopping precinct, Rundle Mall.

Dress Standard

Smart casual dress is suggested for the conference sessions and the conference dinner.

Local Transport

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 $15.00.

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

Public Transport

Adelaide CBD is well serviced by public transport. Within the CBD free tram and bus services are available. From South Terrace to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre the tram is free of charge. Outwith this the tram is $4.60 per ticket.

The Adelaide 99C City Loop bus services takes you on a loop around the City taking in the SA Museum, State Library, Art Gallery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Botanic Gardens, Rundle Street (East End), Tandanya Aboriginal Culture Gallery, the Central Markets, the Hindley Street precinct, UniSA and Adelaide Universities.

8.00am – 5.35pm (every 8 mins. on average).  

Saturday, Sunday, public holidays:

9.00am – 6.00pm (approximately every 15 mins.). 

Other times (to Midnight): approximately every 20 mins.

Saturday, Sunday, public holidays: 9.00am – 6.00pm (approximately every 15 minutes). 

Other times (to Midnight): approximately every 20 minutes.

Temperature

For November / December Adelaide’s mean maximum temperature is 26ºC, the mean minimum is 15ºC.