Eighth Biennial National Conference of the Association for Academic Language and Learning (AALL) 29 - 30 November 2007
Transport and Accommodation
Accommodation
The conference will be held at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus, located in a quiet suburb outside Melbourne, about 14 kilometres from the CBD. The campus is a 30 minute drive from the city, and is well-served by public transport. We suggest that delegates stay in the CBD or in Carlton which is walking distance to the city. For your convenience, the conference will provide a courtesy bus to and from the conference and dinner for delegates staying at the Travelodge Southbank, the Mercure Welcome, the Pacific International and the Quest Clocktower.
We also suggest The Parkside Inn which is walking distance to La Trobe University.
Parkside Inn
1045 Plenty Road, Bundoora
Tel: (03) 9467 3344
Located almost directly opposite La Trobe University, approximately a 15 minute walk to the centre of campus.
- A Standard Room is $AUD110 per night
- A Family Room is $AUD165 per night
- The 3 Bedroom Apartment (only 1 available) is $AUD175 per night
To be eligible for a 5% discount on the nominated rates for a 2 night minimum stay, mention the conference when you book by email; info@parksideinn.com.au or phone; (03) 9467 3344. Discounts are not possible for website bookings.
Mercure Hotel Welcome
Situated at 265 Little Burke in the CBD, an easy walk to the city (5 blocks from Aquarium at South Bank, conference dinner venue) and near to Conference Courtesy bus pick up point in William Street.
Tel: (03) 9639 0555
Free Call: 1300 654 966
Email: stay@mercurewelcome.com.au
- Standard Room - varies from $94 – $284
- Government Rate is set on the day of booking –. To be eligible for Government Rate request it at time of booking and show workplace ID when booking in
- Please note no rooms are held for delegates and availability will be on a request basis only
Pacific International Hotel Suites
Situated at 471 Little Bourke Street in CBD, an easy walk to the city (5 blocks from Aquarium at South Bank, conference dinner venue) and near to Conference Courtesy bus pick up point in William Street
Tel: (03) 9607 3000
Free Call: 1800 224 584
- Offers a range of accommodation options from $155 (Government Rate)
- To be eligible for Government/University rate, request it at time of booking and show workplace ID (Business and Corporate Credit Card) plus photo ID when booking in
- Please note no rooms are held for delegates and availability will be on a request basis only
Travelodge Southbank (Already booked out)
The Travelodge is located in the CBD (Cnr Riverside Quay & Southbank Ave, Southbank)
Tel:
(03) 8696 9600
Situated in the city it is easy to walk to restaurants and cafés, shopping, art galleries and the Crown Casino. The Melbourne Aquarium, the Art Centre and the Royal Botanic Gardens are just minutes away.
- A Standard Room is $AUD115 per night.
- To be eligible for Government/University Rates,
when you check in provide some form of industry ID and state that you are after the government rate.
- Please note no rooms are held for delegates and availability will be on a request basis only.
If you have any queries contact Lesley Drayton (Reservations Manager).
Quest Clocktower on Lygon (Already booked out)
Quest Clocktower is located at 255 Drummond Street, Carlton, (20 metres away from Lygon St)
Tel: (03) 9349 9700
Carlton is a tram ride or a 10 minute walk to the city. It is the home of Melbourne University, over 300 restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, and a number of parks.
- A 1 bedroom apartment Government/University Rate is $ AUD147.00 per night
- A 2 bedroom apartment rate is $AUD173.00.
- Secure undercover car parking with a height limit of 1.9m is available.
To be eligible for Government/University Rates:
- The account will need to be paid with a University/Government Credit Card; or
- The account will need to be paid with a University/Departmental/Government Purchase Order; or
- Supply a University/Departmental/Government Letterhead stating that the visit is for work related business and NOT FOR LEISURE, signed by a Departmental Head
Other hotels
For a range of accommodation including budget accommodation go to www.visitvictoria.com.
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Transport
For your convenience, the conference will provide a courtesy bus to and from the conference and dinner for delegates staying at the Travelodge Southbank, the Quest Clocktower, the Mercure Hotel Welcome and the Pacific International Hotel Suites.
Thursday 29th November
07.45 – Travelodge Southbank (passengers please wait out the front)
07.55 – Mercure Welcome (passengers please wait out the front in Little Bourke St)
08.00 – Pacific International (passengers please wait out the front in Little Bourke St)
08.15 – Quest Clocktower (passengers please wait out the front in Drummond St)
17.30 – Pick up from La Trobe Uni to Melbourne Rowing Club, Boathouse Dr, dropping at 18.15
Friday 30th November
08.45 – Travelodge Southbank (passengers please wait out the front), return at 18.15
08.55 – Mercure Welcome (passengers please wait out the front in Little Bourke St), return at 18.05
09.00 – Pacific International (passengers please wait out the front in Little Bourke St), return at 18.00
09.15 – Quest Clocktower (passengers please wait out the front in Drummond St), return at 17.45
Pubic Transport
 If you’d prefer to make your own way to the conference venue, regular bus and tram routes operate from the city to La Trobe University in Bundoora:
Bus route 250, Port Melbourne to La Trobe University (via City and Carlton)
Tram route 86, Docklands to RMIT Bundoora (via City and La Trobe University)
For information about how to get around Melbourne, go to www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.
For university information about how to get to and from La Trobe via public transport, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/travelsmart/pt.html.
Travel by car
- We suggest you park in car park 1. Look at the map of La Trobe University for car park entry.
- Parking costs $4 per day (exact change needed). N.B. This does not entitle you to park in the red or green bays.
- View the university location map for information on where the Bundoora campus is located in relation to the city.
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