Venue
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
The legislation establishing the University of Melbourne was introduced
late in 1852 and passed early in 1853, making it older than all the
universities in England except Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London.
The foundation stone was laid in July 1854, and the first four professors
arrived early in 1855. The University commenced with 16 students
and has now grown to 38,000 students and 5,500 staff. In 2003 The
University of Melbourne celebrated 150 years of academic excellence
and the remarkable individuals that have been part of the University
throughout its history.
The University campus is located a short
tram ride from the CBD in leafy Parkville. Its numerous amenities
and state of the art facilities make it an ideal conference location.
The Australasian Dairy Science Symposium is to be held in the ICT
Building (Building 105–13, O on the Campus map), located
on the corner of Barry Street and Pelham Street, Carlton.
Download a map of
the Melbourne University Parkville campus -->
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PARKING
There are several
parking options available on the days of the Conference:
- Grattan
Street - University Square , limited parking is available - entry
is from Berkeley Street .
Parking rates are $2.50 per hour or $7.50
per day with a flat rate of $2 after 4 pm. Payment is made using
the automated ticketing machine on Level 1A of the car park. The
car park will be open from 7am until 11 pm Monday to Friday. For
more information contact the Parking Office on (03) 8344 7113.
- Royal Melbourne Hospital (Cnr. Royal Parade and Grattan Street
) and Royal Women's Hospital (Cnr Grattan and Cardigan Streets).
- Kim Lim Parking – Leicester Street Car Park is located at
16 Leicester Street (between Queensberry and Victoria Streets).
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Melbourne has an extensive public transportation system consisting
of buses, trains and trams. The University is particularly well serviced
by trams and buses
Trams
Trams can be taken to the University of
Melbourne via Elizabeth Street or Swanston Street, Melbourne For
further information regarding tram services, please visit the Yarra
Trams website www.yarratrams.com.au/homepage.jsp?xcid=1
Trains
For details regarding Melbourne's train services, please refer to
the Connex Trains website, www.connexmelbourne.com.au
Buses
For details regarding Melbourne's extensive bus services please visit
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Taxi
A taxi from the city to
the University of Melbourne will cost around A$8.00. Melbourne taxis
are numerous and easy to spot – they are all uniformly yellow.
Taxis often wait in designated ranks that are clearly signposted
at central locations like major hotels in the CBD, or busy spots
such as Flinders Street Station. You can also hail a taxi in the
street – if the rooftop light is illuminated, it means the
taxi is available for hire – or book a taxi by telephone 131
008 or 132 227.
Travel from the Airport to Melbourne
Melbourne International
Airport is located 20km north-west of the city centre. The city can
be easily accessed by taxi or Skybus.
By Taxi
A taxi from the airport
to the city will cost around A$40.00.
Skybus
This bus service costs
A$15.00 per adult one way and $24.00 return. The Skybus departs every
15 - 30 minutes and depending on the time of day will drop you off
at your hotel or at the main terminus at Spencer Street Station.
Please allow 20 - 40 minutes travel time to the city depending on
the time of day. For further information regarding Skybus, please
visit the Skybus website www.skybus.com.au or telephone (61
3) 9335 3066.
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