Location Information
Home Registration Speakers Seminar Program Companion Program Sponsors Location Info ASASI Home			Location The 2010 annual seminar of the Australian and New Zealand Societies of Air Safety Investigators will be held at the Lakeside Ridges, Canberra. The hotel is located on the southern edge of Canberra, the federal capital of Australia. Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and is about 300 kilometres from Sydney and 700 kilometres from Melbourne by freeway. The hotel is located close to shopping, restaurants and tourist attractions. Getting There International visitors will probably enter Australia through either Sydney or Melbourne Airports. Canberra is served by most major domestic carriers. Visitors can also elect to drive or arrive by train or bus. Visa Requirements All visitors to Australia require a valid visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). See the Federal Department of Immigration web site for additional information. Local Weather June - Winter Average day temperature: 12° C (54° F) Average night temperature: 0° C (32° F) Precipitation: averages 40mm (1.6") per month. For current Canberra Weather information visit the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australia: Brief Facts Australia is a very large continent, with a climate and geography that varies from snow capped mountains to tropical rainforests to arid deserts. International visitors are reminded that if driving inland, there can be large distances between towns (fuel, food, water etc). If driving, drive on the left side of the road and adhere to local speed limits which vary between states and are enforced by local police. The wearing of seatbelts is mandatory for all vehicle occupants in all states. The maximum blood alcohol limit while driving, in all states, is 0.05%. The electrical supply in Australia is 220 volts AC at 50 Hz. A two or thee pin plug is used. Most large hotels provide 220/110 volt outlets for shavers/dryers etc. Data comm ports or wireless are usually also provided. Australia uses the metric system, thus all speeds, distances and temperatures are given in metric units. Australia uses three time zones (EST, CST, and WST). Some states also move to daylight saving. See the Time and Date page for the current Canberra date and time (UTC +10) If bringing a mobile (cell) phone, it will need to be able to access the 900/1,800 Mhz GSM system or the 800/900/2,100 Mhz W-CDMA/UMTS 3G system and have roaming rights between your own phone company and one of the Australian phone companies. The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar. See the forex calculator for exchange rates. Foreign currency will generally not be accepted in shops, restaurants etc. However, nearly all shops, restaurants, etc, accept popular credit cards and EFTPOS. You are not expected to offer a gratuity (tip). For more tourist information see Australia or Canberra Enjoy your stay.