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Delegate Fact Sheet
Welcome to SEGRA 2011. We hope the following information will assist in your travel arrangements and attendance at SEGRA 2011. To access the most up to date program, please visit the website program page.
Travelling to Geelong – Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport
- Arrive at Avalon Airport and take the Airport Shuttle which meets every flight and prices start from $17 one way
- Arrive at Avalon Airport and purchase a hire car or a taxi. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Thrifty are located at Avalon Airport - please contact the companies directly to book. Taxis can be arranged by contacting 131 008
- Arrive at Melbourne Airport and take the SkyBus into the Southern Cross Station and then take the VLine train to Geelong
- Arrive at Melbourne Airport and take the Gull bus which runs approx every 2 hours on the weekend and approx every 1 hour and 15 minutes on the weekdays (please check their timetables for current times)
- Arrive at Melbourne Airport and purchase a hire car. Avis, Budget, Redspot, Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz are located at the Melbourne Airport – please contact the companies directly to book. Please take the Tullamarine Freeway to the Western Ring Road/Princes Highway and follow the signs to Geelong.
Avalon Airport
Jetstar travels directly from Sydney and Brisbane
Tiger Airways travels directly from Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast
Sharp Airlines travels directly from Adelaide and Portland, South Australia
Climate
October temperatures average minimums of 7oC and maximums of around 18oC. Please pack a jacket/jumper for night activities and an umbrella in the event of wet weather. Light sunscreen may also be necessary.
For more information on What's On in Geelong, please visit the official website of the Geelong Otway Tourism Region or visit the City of Greater Geelong website
Conference Dress code
During the conference program and networking dinner, smart casual dress is appropriate. The dress for the other evening functions is generally semi-formal. Delegates must wear full length trousers, long sleeved shirts and closed in shoes for the Study Tours. Failure to comply with these health and safety guidelines will result in delegates not being allowed on sites. Study tour participants may like to bring water, hat, an umbrella and sunscreen.
Workshop Registrations
The programs will commence promptly so please arrive and register at least 30 minutes prior to start time. Please note the following start times.
| Monday | |
| 10:00am – 4.00pm | Regional Development Australia Professional Development Workshop |
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Researchers Gathering |
| Thursday | |
| 9am -1.30pm | Study Tour 1: Marine Industry: growing opportunties |
| 9am -1.30pm | Study Tour 2: Sustainable Development in Action |
| 9am - 5pm | Sustainability Technologies |
| 9am -1.30pm | Economic Development for Regional Towns |
| 9am -1.30pm | The role of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Building Individual and Regional Economic Opportunity |
| 2pm - 5pm | Developing Research Collaborations |
Conference Venue
Deakin University – Waterfront Campus
1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Please note, Parking is limited near the venue. There is a Public Car Park in Smythe Street and will require coins or credit card for payment.
SEGRA Registration Desk
The SEGRA registration desk is located in the Inner Costa Hall Foyer and will be open each morning of the conference from 7:00am at Deakin University.
Taxis - 131 008 or (03) 5278 5785
Functions
If you would like to book for the Evening Dinners, please email Jessica Shelton at info@segra.com.au
Networking Dinner – 7pm to 10pm – Tuesday 25 October
The Pier Geelong
Cunningham Pier, 10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong
(across the road from the conference venue)
Conference Dinner – 7.00pm to 11.00pm – Wednesday 26 October
Ford Discovery Centre
12 Gheringhap Street, Geelong (directly opposite the conference venue)
Accommodation
Please note the accommodation venues will ask you to place a bond deposit down for your room either by credit card or cash. This amount will cover any incidentals such as mini bar or in-house movies. Any funds that are not used will be returned upon check out.
Chifley Geelong
(1km away from the conference venue – 3 mins drive or 10 minute walk)
13 The Esplanade, Geelong
Check In from 2pm and Check Out before 11am
Mercure Geelong
(1km away from the conference venue – 3 mins drive or 10 minute walk)
Corner of Gheringhap Street and Myers Street, Geelong
Check In from 2pm and Check Out before 10.30am
Please note, there is a $18 daily fee for car-parking.
Four Points by Sheraton Geelong
(550 metres away from the conference venue – 5 minute walk)
10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong
Check In from 3pm and Check Out before 11am
Please note, there is a $25 daily fee for car-parking.