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About Melbourne



Melbourne is home to award winning restaurants, fashion boutiques, café-filled laneways, eccentric bars, unbeatable galleries, spacious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. Modern, cutting-edge designs add to the fascinating mix of heritage architecture and ensure the skyline is constantly changing. Whilst visiting Melbourne, indulge in some retail therapy, stroll along the Yarra River on Southbank, visit the many galleries and arts scene, see a football match at the MCG or visit the Melbourne Zoo. A city like no other in the world, there is lots to see and do in Melbourne.


What's on in Melbourne

Voted one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne’s population is made up of many groups of people of all ages and from many different cultures. City residents include young professionals, international students and older couples looking to enjoy everything the city has to offer. For more information about what's on in Melbourne, go to the Visit Melbourne website. 


Meeting Venue

The ACTRA ASM will be held at Oaks on Market, 60 Market Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Delegates can enjoy a reduced accommodation rate by using the booking link for discounted rates for ACTRA Delegates.


Annual Scientific Meeting Dinner

Enjoy an evening of networking with your colleagues at the ACTRA Annual Scientific Meeting Dinner on Thursday 29 August 2019. The dinner will be held at the Intercontinental Melbourne the Rialto, Laneway Room, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.



Transport

Melbourne has an excellent public transport system which is well used by the locals Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has an easy to use journey planner to help you get anywhere within the Melbourne region using trams, buses or trains. Be sure to pick up a Myki card from the tram and train stops in the CBD, or from 7 Elevens Convenience StoresFor a Taxi, call 13CABS Tel 132 227 or Silver top Taxis Tel: 131 008. Wheelchair Accessible Taxis Melbourne: Tel: 9277 3877 / Website: www.silvertop.com.au 


Parking

The City of Melbourne provides a range of parking services and facilities to make accessing the city easy and safe. View car park locations and rates here.

 


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