Travel and Accommodation

Travel | International Visitors | Conference Accomodation | Childcare

Travel

Alice Springs is located approximately in the centre of Australia. There are flights from almost every Australian capital city direct to Alice Springs. International visitors should be able to book internal flights to Alice Springs as part of their travel package. Some travel options are suggested below. We can take no responsibility for pricing or schedule changes. At present Alice Springs represents no increase in travel cost over other Australian venues.

The organisers of ESAM06 would like to remind international travellers that it would be prudent to purchase travel insurance for their visit to Australia.

Air Travel
  Qantas Airways Qantas has flights to Alice Springs from all its international arrival points in Australia.
For route and pricing information see http://www.qantas.com.au/
Rail Travel
  The Ghan Running from Adelaide to Darwin the Ghan is one the worlds great rail journeys.
For timetables and pricing see http://www.gsr.com.au/
Road
  By car or 4WD The Northern Territory Tourism Authority has an excellent website with information on car hire and travel tips at http://www.ntholidays.com/maps_info/travel_within_nt/Hire/

   

For information on travel and accommodation in the Northern Territory see http://www.ntholidays.com/

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International visitors
Information regarding visa requirements for conference participants from overseas can be obtained from the Australian Department of Immigration. In particular, some participants may be eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). If you are coming from a non ETA country please contact the conference secretariat administrators who can help with your visa application.

For further information see:

Internet Visa Services Australia
Visiting for a conference or event

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Conference Accommodation

A number of options for accommodation in Alice Springs have been organised with favourable rates for conference attendees. You should contact the providers direct citing your association with ESAM06.

Lasseters Hotel
 

This 4.5 star hotel is the closest accommodation to the conference centre.

Superior Room $A110 per night

http://www.lassetershotelcasino.com/

Note
To book a room at the preferential rate, please mention that you are attending ESAM06 and quote the conference dates.

93 Barrett Drive
Alice Springs NT 0870
Australia
Phone: +61 (0)8 8950 7777
Fax: +61 (0)8 8953 1680
Freecall 1800 808 975 (within Australia)
Email: info@lhc.com.au
reservations@lhc.com.au



Crowne Plaza Hotel
 

This hotel is a short 500m walk from the conference venue.

$A170 per night room only
$A190 per night with breakfast

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/160/en/hd/aspbd

Note
If you wish to book a room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, please quote the reservation code "ESA" at the time of booking. To ensure you are able to book one of these rooms, please book by Friday 16 June 2006.

Any remaining vacant rooms in this block booking will be released on Sunday 4 June 2006.

89 Barrett Drive
Alice Springs NT 0870
Australia
Tel: +61 (0)8 8950 8000
Fax: +61 (0)8 8952 1373
Email: reservations.nt@ichotelsgroup.com
Novotel
 

A short walk from the conference centre.

$A136 per night room only (twin share)
$A149 per night with breakfast (twin share)

http://www.accorhotels.com.au/

Note
If you wish to book a room at the Novotel, please mention that you are attending ESAM06 to receive the special rate.

Any remaining vacant rooms in this block booking will be released on Wednesday 21 June 2006.

46 Stephens Street
Alice Springs NT 0870
Australia
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 6100
Fax: +61 (0)8 8953 1574
E-mail: res@novotel-outback.com.au


All Seasons Oasis

The courtesy bus will service this hotel.

$A120 per night room only
Add $A19 for daily breakfast

http://www.allseasons.com.au

Note
If you wish to book a room at the Oasis, please quote the reservation code "CAMA Meeting" at the time of booking.

Any remaining vacant rooms in this block booking will be released on Wednesday 21 June 2006.

10 Gap Road
Alice Springs NT 0870
Australia
Phone: +61 (0)8  8952 1444
Fax: +61 (0)8 8952 3776
Email: h3113-re01@accor.com 
All Seasons Diplomat

The courtesy bus will service this hotel.

$130 per night room only
Add $20 for daily breakfast

http://www.allseasons.com.au

Note
If you wish to book a room at the Diplomat, please quote the reservation code "ESA Conference" at the time of booking.

Any remaining vacant rooms in this block booking will be released on Wednesday 21 June 2006.
Corner Hartley Street and Gregory Terrace
Alice Springs NT 0870
Australia
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 8944
Fax: +61 (0)8 8953 0225
Email: gm.diplomat@bigpond.com


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Childcare Options

A number of short-term childcare facilities are available in Alice Springs. Providers are listed below.

Eastside Neighbourhood Centre Inc / Child Care Centre
36 Grevillea Drive
Alice Springs NT 0870
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 3243
Fax: +61 (0)8 8952 1425
Child's immunisations must be up to date, and
immunisation record must be presented.

Fee schedule as at February 2006

Children under 3 years of age:
AU$42 daily rate
AU$26 session rate

Children over 3 years of age:
AU$41 daily rate
AU$25 session rate (half day)



YMCA Childcare Centre
Sadadeen Road
Alice Springs NT 0870
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 5085
The YMCA Childcare Centre caters for
children aged up to 5 years.

Fee schedule as at February 2006

AU$50 daily rate
AU$33 session rate (half day)

Disclaimer: These childcare facilities are not endorsed by the Econometric Society or the organisers of ESAM06.

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