Conference Venue
MedTech 19 is being held at the:
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
11 Jamison Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 2 9696 2500
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Travel
The Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
All delegates will be required to make their own transport arrangements to the Conference venue.
Taxis
Taxis can be engaged at taxi ranks at the Sydney International or Domestic Airport Terminals. The taxi ride from the airport to the Conference venue can take between 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic and will cost approximately $40-$50.
Train
The Airport Link rail service runs from approximately 5.00am until midnight, seven days a week, to and from the Domestic and International Terminals to Sydney's CBD 'City Circle' railway stations. The closest railway station to the Conference venue, is Wynyard Station.
For more information visit www.airportlink.com.au.
Ferry
The Conference venue is a short walk from Circular Quay Ferry Terminal.
Getting Around Sydney
Taxis in Sydney's CBD are plentiful and can usually be hailed from the street, or engaged at ranks throughout the city.
Public transport is the easiest way to get around Sydney. Call the transport line on 131500 or go to www.transportnsw.info for timetable information.
Sydney buses will take you to all the major tourist attractions around the city including Bondi Beach, Manly, The Rocks and Sydney Opera House.
To travel around Sydney you will need to buy the Opal card at any news agency or train station. The Opal Card is a smartcard 'ticket'. You will need to load a dollar value onto the smartcard. To travel, you will need to 'tap on' at an Opal card reader to start your journey, and 'tap off' at the end of your journey. The system will automatically calculate your fare and deduct it from the dollar value stored on your Opal card. More information is available on www.opal.com.au.
The best way to really appreciate the natural beauty of Sydney is to board a ferry for a cruise on Sydney's famous harbour.
Water taxis are also available, and can deliver you to prime harbour locations.
Other ways to get around Sydney are by hiring a bike, going for a coastal walk or hiring a car and using the inner toll roads for speedy cross-city travel.
Other General Information
Travel and Health Insurance
We strongly recommend that you take out an Insurance Policy to cover medical and travel expenses. Consult your travel agent or health provider for more information.
Safety and Security
Sydney enjoys a reputation as a safe tourist destination. Nevertheless, you should exercise basic safety precautions at all times/
The phone number for the emergency services in Australia is 000.
Shopping
Shops generally open from 9.00am to 5.00pm during the week, with late night shopping on Thursdays to 9.00pm. On Saturdays and Sunday shops are open between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
Taxes
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10% applies to all consumer goods and is included in retail prices. All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars and are subject to GST.
