TEQSA Conference & HECQ Forum 2017
 

CONFERENCE VENUE

Grand Hyatt

123 Collins St, Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is located prestigiously on Collins Street, the heart of the city’s high fashion and fine dining areas, and within walking distance of many of Melbourne’s tourist attractions and business, shopping and theatre districts.

GETTING TO AND AROUND MELBOURNE

Airport

Melbourne Airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing passengers with the maximum flexibility in scheduling domestic and international travel. Visitors can take advantage of many low cost carriers, wireless internet, 24/7 wheelchair assist service and a dedicated foreign language and group arrivals desk. melbourneairport.com.au

24/7 airport to hotel transportation

The SkyBus express bus service to the city operates 24/7, every 10 minutes. The journey takes just 20 minutes and costs AU$18 one way and AU$36 for a return fare. Taxis from Melbourne Airport to the city centre will take 20 minutes and cost approximately AU$45 for a one-way fare. skybus.com.au

Perfect walking city

Melbourne is set in a compact grid layout, making it very easy to navigate by foot. The Grand Hyatt Melbourne is located within easy walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, cafés, shopping and attractions. The City of Melbourne provides informative walking maps and information that can be downloaded for free. thatsmelbourne.com.au

Myki Visitor Pass

The Visitor Myki has been developed for visitors and is available at Public Transport Victoria (PTV) hubs, the Melbourne Visitor Information Centre and many hotels, motels and backpacker accommodation providers. The Visitor Myki costs AU$14 and is pre-loaded with Myki money for one day's travel in Zone 1. Tram travel in Melbourne's central business district and Docklands is free. Twenty four hour tram and train services are available on Friday/Saturday nights. ptv.vic.gov.au

RACV Melbourne Bike Share Scheme

Melbourne's Bike Share Scheme allows users to hire one of 600 bikes at the 50 docking stations around the city centre.  melbournebikeshare.com.au

Melbourne Visitor Shuttle Bus

On the Melbourne Visitors Shuttle Bus delegates can hop on and off at any of the 13 key city locations including the Melbourne Museum, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens and Chinatown.  thatsmelbourne.com.au 

Free City Circle Tram

Operating every 12 minutes, the City Circle Tram travels the perimeter of Melbourne's city centre, taking in many of Melbourne's landmarks. Delegates can catch the tram at any of the specially marked stops on Flinders Street, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Drive or Spring Street. The City Circle route uses iconic W-Class trams, offering passengers an historical experience and commentary along the way. ptv.vic.gov.au