We are pleased to announce that Qantas has been appointed the official airline carrier for the conference. Book online with Qantas and save time and money. Online airfares are cheaper than booking over the phone. Plus, you'll have access to all the latest fares.

There are discounts for delegates travelling within Australia and from overseas. Accordingly please refer to the information below for details:

Delegates Travelling within Australia

For those delegates who are travelling within Australia, please click on the link below for obtaining access to "best fare of the day" with Qantas. Discounts vary and are subject to availability.

CLICK HERE to make your domestic airline booking.

Delegates Travelling from Overseas

Qantas has specially negotiated International fare levels for delegates attending the ICGN 2009 Conference in Sydney from 13-15 July 2009. These fares are based on retail fares which are then discounted for Conference attendees. These discounts may apply to Economy and Business and for Qantas operated flights on the Qantas network. The conditions of travel will be the same as those of the actual retail fare, the levels are subject to availability and seasonality and for full details you will need to contact your nearest Qantas office as per the Global Qantas contact list.

CLICK HERE for the GLOBAL QANTAS CONTACT LIST to make your international airline booking.

Qantas Conference online airfares offer the "Best internet fare of the Day" at the time of booking. For some delegates this may be up to an 80 percent discount on normal published fares and for others it may be no discount at all if they are booking the very last seat on a flight. Book early for the best available discount and to avoid disappointment.

More Travel Information

Entry/Exit Requirements

Travellers to Australia need a valid passport and visa [or ETA – Electronic Travel Authority] unless you are from New Zealand, in which case you will need a passport only. An ETA is equivalent to a visa and is fully electronic.
Click here to view information on the ETA.

It is strongly recommended that you check the most up to date information at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website www.immi.gov.au

International Event Coordinator Network [IECN]

The International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) provides a free service to event organisers and participants. Experienced IECN coordinators offer guidance on appropriate visas and the visa application process for international visitors.
International visitors who wish to attend an event, conference or meeting in Australia are encouraged to apply for the appropriate visa at least four to six weeks before departing for Australia.

The IECN can help identify the most appropriate visas and explain visa requirements and timeframes, while also providing guidance to resolve issues involved in the visa application process.

Contact the IECN early in the event planning process to help organise visa arrangements for international participants.

Click here for more information on IECN or contact the IECN national coordinator iecn@immi.gov.au or phone +61 1300 550 684

Delegates are responsible for organising their own visa applications and associated costs.

Customs

Australia has strict laws regarding good brought into the country.  Business travellers may need to obtain permits for commercial goods or samples, depending on the nature of the goods.  Quarantine and wildlife regulations may apply to certain goods.  All travellers must declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency [notes and coins] they take into or out of Australia.

Visit www.customs.gov.au  for more information.

Transport to and from the City from Airport

Airport Shuttle Bus

The Sydney Airporter charges AUD$12.00 from Sydney International Airport to central Sydney and will drop off at hotels in the Central Business District and Darling Harbour.  The trip takes about 25 minutes, longer in heavy traffic conditions.

Taxi

Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand in peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travellers. It costs about AUD$25.00 - AUD$30.00 and takes about 20 minutes for a taxi from the airport to the heart of the city. Please note that passengers pay for any bridge or road tolls in addition to the taxi fare. An airport toll of $2.50 also applies. Catch a taxi directly outside the airport doors at any terminal. As throughout Australia, tipping is appreciated, but is not required.

Train

There is a railway link from the airport to Central Station. The single adult fare from the Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central station is AUD$13.80. The trip to Central takes approximately 10-15 minutes.