Venue Location
Hosting org: Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AADC)
Venue Location: CSIRO Hobart – Castray Esplanade Battery Point Tas 7004
About Nipaluna Hobart
Nipaluna Hobart, capital of Australia’s island state of Lutruwita Tasmania, sits on the River Derwent (timtumili minanya). At its fashionable Salamanca Place, old sandstone warehouses host galleries and cafes. Nearby is Battery Point, a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages. The city’s backdrop is 1,270m-high Kunanyi (Mount Wellington), with sweeping views, plus hiking and cycling trails.
Tourism Australia’s Travel Guide to Hobart
The Local Organizing Committee recommends Blak Led Tours as a source for information on Hobart; they provide tours but also information on locations in the surrounding area via their website.
Accommodation
Hotels with group blocks (more to come!)
Lenna of Hobart: Guests can call (03 62 323 900) or email our reception team (reception@lenna.com.au) to make a booking with the code PDFVI. Participants will be required to provide their credit card details to guarantee the reservation and can pay for their accommodation on arrival.
Weather in Hobart in October
During spring, average temperatures range from 7.8 – 16.9°C (46 – 62.4°F). This is the wettest time of year (168.7mm / 6.6 inches), however it should be noted that Nipaluna Hobart is Australia’s second-driest capital city (after Adelaide). (Spring is from September to November.)
Currency
AUD cash is accepted. Card is accepted everywhere and some locations prefer paying by card.
A note on tipping culture: Australians do not participate in tipping culture but do not refuse it if offered.
Transportation to and from airport
Skybus Hobart City airport express
• Cost: $22.00 AUD one-way / $38.00 AUD round trip
• Purchasing: Can prepay tickets on website or buy from kiosk at airport
• Time: 20-35 minutes
Taxi
• Cost: Taxis cost around $40, but can vary depending on traffic and destination
• Fees: There is a surcharge of $2.50 to use a taxi at the airport
• Time: 15-20 minutes
Uber
• Cost: $25-$40
• Time: 15-20 minutes