Airfares - in Australia
The preferred carrier for the SuperDARN 2000 workshop is Ansett Australia (http://www.ansett.com.au/home_f.htm). Special conference fares have been negotiated for workshop delegates and their partners. These can be obtained by contacting 131300 and quoting file number: MC04127.

Airfares - International
Ansett Australia and its partner airlines in the Star Alliance are in the process of organising special international fares for conferences. With booking arrangements made through the partner airline in the delegate's country of origin. We had been hoping that the arrangement would be in place for the SuperDARN 2000 workshop, however, since it has not been done before there are a number of fine details to be worked out. If something happens before Easter we will post it here.

Hotels - in Melbourne
If you wish to stay in Melbourne for a few days pre or post the workshop, La Trobe University has a special corporate arrangement with Rydges Hotels. Through this arrangement we have been able to negotiate special accommodation packages for SuperDARN 2000 delegates and their families. We recommend Rydges Carlton for good quality and good value.
Rydges Carlton offers value for money four star accommodation for both business and leisure travellers. It is situated just to the north of Melbourne's CBD. The city centre is just a short walk or tram ride away. A number of Melbourne's prime attractions are located close by, including cosmopolitan Lygon Street with over 60 restaurants and a variety of designer label fashion shops. http://www.rydgescarlton.com.au

An alternative is Rydges Melbourne (four and a half star) in the city centre -although more expensive: http:// www.rydges.com.

To take advantage of the special arrangements for either Rydges Hotel please contact Ms Amber Dance on +61 3 93477811 or email Amber_Dance@rydges.com.

Alternatively, as with any major city, Melbourne has numerous other accommodation options in and around the city, many are listed on the internet (I suggest you search for "Hotels Melbourne Australia").

However, if you intend taking the SuperDARN bus to/from Beechworth we suggest that you stay at one of:
Rydges Carlton: (see details above);
Rydges Melbourne: (see details above);
The Centra on Yarra:
http://www.centra.com.au/framesets/main.asp; or
The Grand Hyatt Melbourne
http://www.hyatt.com/australia/melbourne/hotels/hotel_melbo.html.

Finally, if you intend visiting Melbourne, the Melbourne citysearch web site is certainly worth a look: http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/.

Hotels - Melbourne Airport
The Centra Melbourne Airport Hotel located right at the airport. http://www.centra.com.au/framesets/main.asp. However,there isn't much to do around the airport, so unless your flight arrives late at night we recommend that you stay in a hotel in or near the city where there are an endless number of attractions.

SuperDARN 2000 Buses - Melbourne/Beechworth
Subject to sufficient demand we will be arranging coach transport from Melbourne to Beechworth on Monday, May 22 and from Beechworth to Melbourne on Friday, May 26. The cost will be AUD$50 each way. The bus to Beechworth on Monday, May 22 will pick up at the following selected city hotels: Rydges Carlton, Rydges Melbourne, The Centra on Yarra and or The Grand Hyatt Melbourne at approximately 1pm. The bus will also pick up from Melbourne Airport and La Trobe University its way to Beechworth arriving around 5:30pm. The return bus to Melbourne will depart Beechworth at the conclusion of the workshop (approx. 2:30pm) it will drop off at Melbourne Airport and La Trobe University before arriving at the above city hotels at approximately 7pm.

Australian Rules Football
Melbourne is the home of Australian Rules Football, that spectacular game you may have seen on television. If you are staying in Melbourne over a weekend check what games are being played by clicking on "fixtures" at http://www.afl.com.au/home/default.htm.

Peter Dyson is a keen supporter of the Essendon team (http://www.essendonfc.com.au/) and plans to attend their game at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday night 26th May. The game starts at 7:40 PM so it will be a bit of a rush to make it after SuperDARN 2000 ends, but if you DEFINITELY want to attend this particular game with Peter, email him at p.dyson@latrobe.edu.au by 10 May. Cost approximately AUD$30, depending on location of seats.

Contact Us
Email: superdarn2000@ee.latrobe.edu.au
www: http://www.tiger.latrobe.edu.au