Whether you’re travelling interstate or from overseas, Victoria has a multitude of transport options to get you here – by air, bus, train, car or boat.
Melbourne Airport is approximately 22 kilometres from the city - about a 30-minute drive, depending on traffic. Australia’s second busiest airport, it’s open 24 hours a day, servicing all the major international airlines. Melbourne Airport is serviced by the state-of-the-art Skybus Super Shuttle, the only bus service linking the airport to the city. Tickets are available from the driver, or from the information booth just outside the terminal or from the Skybus Super Shuttle website. A taxi from the airport costs around AUD$40 to the city centre.
Again, for more details about getting to and around Melbourne we recommend you visit the official Tourism Victoria website at: http://www.visitvictoria.com/
Every overseas participant, except those from New Zealand, will require either an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or a visa to enter Australia. Participants from many countries will be able to obtain an on-line ETA. To find out which countries are eligible and for information about obtaining an ETA, visit the website http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/.
Participants from some countries may require a visa. If you need a visa (rather than an ETA), the form you require is Form 456. A copy of this form and additional information, including access to the addresses of relevant embassies, can be obtained from the following website: http://www.immi.gov.au/faq/visiting/visiting02.htm.
If you cannot access the website or cannot determine whether it is a visa or an ETA that you need, we advise you to contact the Australian Embassy or diplomatic representative in your country.
The organisers cannot be held responsible for any losses, damages or injuries. Travel insurance is important.
As an island continent, Australia has strict quarantine regulations. Participants are advised to check quarantine regulations at the Australian Quarantine and Inspection (AQIS) Site: http://www.aqis.gov.au/
Essentially, food items (e.g. uncooked foods, meats, fruits, dairy products) and natural products (such as wood) can be problematic and may result in long delays on arrival.