Airport Transfers
The Airport Link train is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney from the airport with trains running approximately every 10 minutes for a 13 minute journey into the city. There are train stations located at both the International and Domestic terminals. For more information about Airport Link, including fares, maps and travel planners, visit the Airport Link website.
Taxis ranks are located at each airport terminal. To make a prior pick up arrangement contact Taxis Combined on 133 300.
Alternatively, use the NSW trip planner for travel suggestions via public transport.
Climate
October in Sydney is the second month of spring with daytime temperatures reaching low 20s degrees Celsius. Evenings can be slightly cooler with an average of 13 degrees Celsius.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the Scientific Meeting and book your travel you purchase travel insurance. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Scientific Meeting, or through cancellation of the Scientific Meeting, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason (including airline or related services strikes within Australia), failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered.
The Scientific Meeting Managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
Language
The official language of the Scientific Meeting is English.
Time Zone
Sydney’s time zone is GMT + 10 hours.
Visa Information (International only)
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa on arrival in Australia.) For information about Visa applications to enter Australia, please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors.
Please note that Visa applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to date of travel.