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.
Visa Requirements
You must have a valid visa to enter Australia. There are exceptions for New Zealand passport holders and permanent residents of Norfolk Island, however, please check your status or apply for a visa through the Australian Government’s Visa Finder. Please email info@polar-data-forum.org if you need a letter for visa purposes.
Poster Printing
For printing services nearby, Noble Ink is a local printer that will print posters. (Click on “Shop Now” to see what sort of products they have.)
Accommodation
SCADM Recommended Hotels
Lenna of Hobart
• Guests can call or email the reception team to make a booking with code “PDFVI”
⚬ reception@lenna.com.au
⚬ 03 62 323 900
DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotels in the Area
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Quest Savoy Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Crowne Plaza Hobart
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