CONFERENCE LOCATION

Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2009 will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW. Australia's largest, premier venue for conferences, exhibitions and special events is superbly located on the waterfront in Sydney's popular visitor precinct, Darling Harbour.

ACCOMMODATION

Gartner has selected hotels all within easy walking distance of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour, where Symposium will be held.

To view our special discount rates, for further information on the hotel facilities and locations and to book your accommodation online now please click here.

For further information please contact Info Salons Australia who will be able to assist with your accommodation bookings.

Info Salons Australia – Accommodation
Phone: + 61 2 9211 7222
Fax:+ 61 2 9211 1075
Email: accommodation@infosalons.com.au

TRAVEL

The Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre is around 20–30 mins drive from the Sydney Domestic & International Airports. Taxis are available at a cost of approx $30–$40 to the city, or you may wish to catch a shuttle bus to your hotel or public transportation. Visit www.sydneyairport.com.au for more details.

RENTAL CARS

If you require a rental car whilst in Sydney, Gartner uses and recommends HERTZ. Book online at www.hertz.com or call 13 30 39 (within Australia) or +61 3 9698 2555 (outside Australia). The Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre has driving directions from Sydney airport on its website. Parking is available at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre visit www.scec.com.au for further details.

Please be sure to check with your hotel to see if car parking is available, or notify us when you are booking your accommodation online.

WHAT TO DO IN SYDNEY

Sydney is one of the world's most beautiful, tourist–friendly cities. The Harbour Bridge, Opera House and of course famous Sydney Harbour – are all just a short trip from the Symposium venue.

Explore, eat and shop – by day and by night. With the historic Rocks area, world-class restaurants, theatres, beautiful parklands and a vibrant nightlife. November in Sydney is an ideal time to visit with an average daytime temp of 24°C (74° F).

For a guide to Sydney & surrounding areas visit:

www.sydney.com – Sydney's official tourism bureau with attractions, events, tours, maps and more.
www.sydneycitysearch.com – for all your entertainment and dining decisions.
www.darlingharbour.com – Darling Harbour dining, shopping and entertainment.
www.ksw.com.au – vibrant restaurants, bars and entertainment.