About Melbourne

The Dialogues and Differences Symposium will be held at the Faculty of Education in the grounds of University of Melbourne's Parkville campus. The University is directly due north of the city and is only a short walk to the inner city suburbs of Carlton, Fitzroy and North Melbourne.

The hub of the Dialogues and Differences Symposium will be the Charles Pearson Theatre.
See University of Melbourne map, map reference J19.

Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. Autumn is a fantastic time to be in city with pleasant weather (cool evenings and fine autumnal days) and the annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival running throughout April.

Travelling around Melbourne is easy thanks to an integrated tram, train and bus public transport network. It is easy to explore the city on foot, and there is a ready supply of yellow taxis. Melbourne is also a food and wine centre, and contains a myriad of lauded restaurants, cafes and bars.

See Tourism Victoria's website for more information on Melbourne: www.visitvictoria.com.

Airport

Melbourne's Tullamarine International Airport is located 25 kilometres from the city. Taxis from the airport to the centre of Melbourne (and the University of Melbourne) cost between $35-$40 dollars including airport levy and Citylink tolls. There is also the Skybus service that operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Buses run every 10-15 minutes throughout the day and every 30-60 minutes overnight. Skybus Hotel Shuttle operates from the city 0600-2200 Monday to Friday and 0730-1830 Saturday and Sunday. One-way tickets are $15 and $24 for return tickets. Rental cars are also available from a number of providers.

More on Melbourne Airport.

Accommodation
The following establishment are all within five minutes walk of the University. It is recommended that delegates book early. Request the Melbourne University conference rate.

Rydges Hotel
701 Swanston St, Carlton
Tel: 03 9347 7811 Web: www.rydges.com.au
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Melbourne Uni. Room Only Rates $145-$180
(Breakfast available at additional charge)

Travel Inn
Grattan St, cnr Drummond St, Carlton.
Tel: 03 9347 7922 Fax: 03 9347 1424
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Melbourne Uni. Room Only Rate $120
(Breakfast available at additional charge)

Quality Downtowner
66 Lygon St, Carlton.
Tel:03 9663 5555 Fax: 03 9662 3308
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Room with breakfast $139 (for one person)

Quest Clocktower
255 Drummond St, Carlton.
Tel: 03 9349 9700 Fax: 03 9349 2542
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Self Contained Units 1 BR $141/ 2 BR $ 163