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Conference Venue
The Langham Hotel, Melbourne
The Langham Hotel Melbourne is located in a prime position along the waterfront of the Yarra River in central Melbourne. In addition to providing wonderful views of the city, the hotel is also in close proximity to the many dining, shopping and cultural areas, and a short distance from major attractions such as the Arts Centre, National Gallery, Crown Casino and Southbank Promenade. |
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Host City – Melbourne, Australia
Visit Melbourne
Melbourne is a city of world-class events, exceptional food and wine, and a fabulous arts scene. Home to some of the best shopping and nightlife in Australia, a non-stop program of film and food festivals, renowned dining, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas, host for the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne is one of the most enlightened and liveable cities in the world.
Shopping
Melbourne is famous for its great shopping, from the colour and bustle of outdoor markets to large department stores and designer boutiques. Discover Melbourne's best-kept shopping secrets in its network of historic arcades and laneways, and pick up international labels at boutiques along the leafy boulevard Collins Street. Preview the latest collections at Chapel Street, South Yarra, or head to Acland Street in St Kilda or Fitzroy's Brunswick Street for local designers, street fashion, and groovy bars and cafes. And bargain hunters should check out Bridge Road in Richmond, where many of Melbourne's most successful retail stores have their warehouses and factory outlets.
Attractions
Melbourne is a city of striking public spaces, state-of-the-art museums and gold rush architecture. To experience the heart of the city head to Federation Square, a dynamic mix of bars, galleries and open public spaces. Linking the city to the Yarra River, Federation Square houses the Melbourne Visitor Centre, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, featuring a comprehensive collection of Australian art. Discover the underwater world at the Melbourne Aquarium, a 2.2-million-litre oceanarium; see Australia's most famous racehorse Phar Lap at the Melbourne Museum; or wander through the recently re-opened NGV International for a cultural fix. Take in spectacular 360-degree views of the city from the Melbourne Observation Deck on level 50 of the Rialto Towers Building in Collins Street.
Food and wine
Australia's premier 'wine city', Melbourne has a well-deserved reputation for offering superb food and wine. Chic restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, inspirational chefs and a lively café scene are just some of the reasons why Melbourne is considered a foodie's haven. Don't miss the late-night bustle of Chinatown, the Aegean delights of the Greek Quarter, and Lygon Street, Melbourne's 'Little Italy', where the speciality is pizza and pasta. And if the weather is good, dine alfresco beside the Yarra River at Southgate, or at the bustling harbourside New Quay precinct.
Victoria boasts more than 400 wineries, 100 of which are within an hour's drive of the city. The Yarra Valley offers cellar door tastings and sales, winery tours, vineyard restaurants and boutique accommodation; wine events and fresh local produce available at markets and direct from the grower.
Art and culture
Melbourne hosts a non-stop program of theatre, ballet, music and art exhibitions at world-class venues located along an easily navigable 'cultural corridor' that winds through the city. Take in a show at the Victorian Arts Centre, or cross the Yarra River to Federation Square, then continue to the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building. The National Gallery of Victoria has two new homes - The NGV International on St Kilda Road and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, which holds a superb collection of Australian indigenous and non-indigenous art. Melbourne has one of the highest concentrations of commercial art galleries of any city in the world and thriving performance spaces, including historic theatres such as Her Majesty's, the Princess, and the Athenaeum.
Time
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of GMT.
Weather
Melbourne enjoys manageable summers, glorious springs, mild autumns and crisp winters.
With its variable climate, Melbourne is mild in autumn (March to May) but cold and damp in winter (June to August).
Getting Around Melbourne
For information on the public transport system in and around Melbourne, please visit the Transport Information website: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
For more information about Melbourne and exploring the state of Victoria go to www.visitvictoria.com and www.thatsmelbourne.com.au |
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