Conference venue
The main conference venue for 30 October to 1 November is the Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, a pleasant walk just north of the city centre. The Welcome Reception on 29 October will be held at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross St, Acton.
Transport
Some free parking for conference delegates is available at the Canberra Rex Hotel. There is a bus stop just near the venue and a number of routes go past. For full details of buses in Canberra to find the best bus for you go to Action Buses.
Accomodation options in and around the conference venue.
The Canberra Rex Hotel is offering special rates for conference delegates. To take advantage of these rates we recommend you book early. All of the following rates include a full buffet breakfast:
- Single room: $165
- Double Room: $180
- Twin Room: $190
To book ring the Canberra Rex on 02 6248 5311 and quote the group code PLANT to receive the discounted rates.
The following is a selection of other accomodation options within walking or easy bus ride of the venue.
| Name | Address | Rates | Getting to venue |
| YHA | 7 Akuna Street, Canberra 02 62489155 |
4 share $35-39 pp Twin/double $99-110p room. Members pay cheaper rate |
Close to city, shops, restaurants Walk or bus to venue |
| Novotel | 68 Northbourne Ave, Canberra 02 62455000 |
From $250 per room (Wotif rates) | Walk or bus to venue Between city and venue |
| ANU University House | Ellery Crescent, Acton 02 61255211 |
Twin $124 ($154 including breakfast for 2) Q/double suite $149 (Wotif rates) |
On campus Walk or bus to venue |
| Capital Executive Apartment Hotel | 108 Northbourne Ave, Canberra 02 62438333 |
From $145 per room (Wotif rates) |
Walk or bus to venue Between city and venue |
| Quality Hotel, Dickson | Cnr Cape and Badham Streets, Dickson 02 62474744 |
From $193 per room | Close to shops, restaurants Walk or bus to venue |
| Aria Hotel | 45 Dooring Street, Dickson 02 62297000 |
From $205 per room | Close to venue Walk or bus to venue |
| Best Western Tall Trees Motel | 21 Stephen Street, Ainslie 02 62479200 |
From $190 per room | Walk or bus to venue |
Canberra Motor Village |
2 Kunzea St O'Connor 02 62475466 |
Cabins and villas from $145 per night. Van sites from $32 per night |
Walk or bus to venue |
| Canberra Carotel Motel and Caravan Park | 46 Aspinal Street, Watson O2 62411377 |
Motel room $115-130 per room Family units $169 per night Powered Caravan sites $22 per night for first person |
Bus at door Long walk to venue |
