13th Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
 

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Destination

Conference venue – Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is perfectly placed for discovering Melbourne's rich restaurant, shopping & cultural scene. The hotel overlooks picturesque Albert Park, but for one week of the year, the view is transformed into one of the world's most exciting Formula 1 racing circuits and guests can enjoy all the action from their windows.

Centrally located on Queens Road overlooking Albert Park Lake, just minutes from vibrant Chapel Street and St Kilda entertainment, restaurant and shopping precincts, Melbourne’s bustling CBD and the city’s best attractions.

Address: 65 Queens Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004
Phone: +61 3 9529 4300
Fax: +61 3 9510 5795

Location and access

Melbourne, Victoria

Voted many times over as one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne (the capital of the State of Victoria) is celebrated for its friendly locals, efficient services, fine wine and dining, and world-class facilities.
Melbourne boasts comprehensive transport systems, ultra-modern venues, and extensive accommodation for any event. Recognised as a major centre for research and development in the medical, science, technology, business and financial industries, Melbourne provides the perfect setting for today’s meetings, incentive travel programs, conventions and exhibitions.

A 60 to 90 minute drive will take you to a world away in regional Victoria – enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife, take your pick from 100 local vineyards, rest and relax at an award-winning day spa, or tee-off at a world-class golf course.

Cosmopolitan Melbourne is a city on show and has everything you need to make your visit a fantastic experience from both a business and leisure perspective.

For further information about Melbourne visit
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Transport

Trams

Trams travel down St Kilda Rd (numbers 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 and 67). Tram stop 27 is the closest to The Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park and is a short walk down Lorne Street to the hotel.

Trains

The closest train stations to the hotel are Prahran (located on the corner of Greville Street and Porter Street), and Flinders Street.

Buses

The closest bus stop to the hotel is located at the corner of Greville Street and Punt Road, Prahran. The stop ID number is 1115.

Myki smartcards can be purchased to travel on trams, trains and buses around Melbourne. Please visit http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/myki-visitor-pack/ for more information on myki visitor packs and public transport victoria.

Taxis

The hotel is able to order you a taxi upon request, however you can also catch a taxi from designated taxi ranks. A taxi from the hotel into the city will cost around $15.00 and get you there within 15 minutes depending on the traffic.

Taxi fares are calculated according to the distance and duration of the journey, and will vary based on the number of people and time of travel. Additional charges apply if you travel on some public holidays, late at night, travel with five or more people or pay with credit or debit card.

Additional charges may include:

  • Citilink and Eastlink tollway fees,
  • 20% late night surcharge if travelling between midnight and 5am,
  • A service fee (usually 10%) for EFTPOS/credit/debit transactions, on top of the metered fare, and
  • $2.00 airport fee for taxis leaving from Melbourne Airport taxi ranks.

Melbourne's major taxi companies include:

  • 13 CABS - Phone 13 22 27
  • Silver Top Taxis - Phone 13 10 08.

For more information, visit www.victrip.com.au