National Housing Conference Sydney 2008
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs   Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Housing NSW
 
Wednesday 20 February - Friday 22 February 2008
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
 
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The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
 
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Darling Drive, Darling Harbour

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in the middle of Darling Harbour, a deepwater cove of Sydney Harbour.

Darling Harbour is Sydney's most exciting tourism precinct. Located on the waterfront within walking distance of the heart of the city, the area offers all that visitors love about Sydney - from great restaurants and live entertainment to beautiful gardens and fantastic attractions

The precinct attracts visitors both local and international, drawn by hundreds of events held there each year.

Transport
There are many ways to access Darling Harbour, most of which are detailed here. For more information contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit their website www.131500.com.au

Pedestrian Access
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is only a 10-15 minute walk from the city centre. Simply follow the signs to Darling Harbour.

Bus
Closest stops are in Harris St, Pyrmont and Harbour St near the Entertainment Centre.

Train
The nearest station is Town Hall, about 10 minutes walk from the venue.

Mono Rail
The Mono Rail stops directly outside the Convention Centre entrance and operates every 3 to 5 minutes. The closest station is Haymarket. For more info visit www.metromonorail.com.au

Light Rail
Closest stop is the Exhibition Centre. It operates every 15 minutes. The Metro Light Rail provides a direct service to the venue with a Metro Light Rail station located directly outside the Exhibition Centre. For further information, visit www.metrolightrail.com.au

Taxi
Taxi ranks are located outside Exhibition Hall 1, Harbourside Shopping Centre and the Novotel Hotel.

Ferries
Matilda Rocket ferries service Circular Quay, regularly departing and arriving at terminals in front of Harbourside Shopping Centre, the Maritime Museum and the Sydney Aquarium.

Parking
Visitors can park at the Exhibition Centre for easy access via lift or stairs. Rates start at $8.00 per hour, up to a maximum of $27.00 per day. Call 02 9282 5000 or visit www.scec.com.au for current rates.

Alternative Parking
The following carparks are located close to the venue. For up to date charges and information, call or visit their websites.
* Entertainment Centre Carpark (5 minute walk) phone: 02 9264 1624.
* Harbourside, Murray St, Pyrmont (behind Novotel Hotel) (5 minute walk) www.wilsonparking.comm.au, phone: 02 9552 2330.
   
     
 
 
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