Travel
A special delegates conference fare has been negotiated with Qantas, however we recognise that in some instances delegates do not require the same level of flexibility that our negotiated airfare provides.
Domestic air travel
Qantas
is pleased to support the National Shipping Industry Conference 2004 by
offering discounts off the full Economy Class airfare, excluding taxes.
The airfares are subject to availability at time of booking and conditions
apply.
Qantas Association Sales: 1300 659 174 (within Australia only)
Please quote your Association Profile Number 3571788 together with your destination and the date of the Conference when making your reservation.
These airfares offer a number of benefits, including:
- Tickets can be purchased up to the day of departure.
- Date changes are permitted at any time subject to class availability.
- Tickets are fully refundable up to three (3) days prior to departure.
- Delegates may travel up to seven (7) days either side of the conference date.
NOTE: The discount is only available for domestic travel within Australia and is subject to payment and ticketing conditions. International delegates can contact their local Qantas office for the best fare of the day.
Getting to and from Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport is located 22 km north-west of the city along the Tullamarine Freeway, which is about a 30 minute drive from the centre of the city. Both direct international and domestic flights depart from this airport using a single terminal complex. There are no curfews and the airport operates 24 hours a day.
All bus and coach services collect passengers outside of the airport terminal along the ground floor level.
City Shuttle Bus
Skybus operations an Airport to City and return shuttle service. The service
departs every
15 minutes dropping off at various city locations. One-way tickets are $13.00.
Telephone: +61 3 9670 7992
Taxis
Taxi cabs are available outside of the terminal along the ground floor level. Allow approximately 40 minutes by taxi to the city centre at a cost of approx $40.00.
Rental Cars
All major Australian rental car companies have offices at the Airport. It is recommended that advance reservations be made for rental cars at all times. Rental cars can be booked from aboard most inbound flights.
