General Information
The Venue: Wrest Point
Wrest Point has an absolute waterfront location on the River Derwent in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s Hobart’s premier choice for holiday accommodation, dining and entertainment.
At Wrest Point you’ll find all the facilities and services you would expect in a top
quality hotel. There’s a variety of accommodation choices, including hotel rooms,
accommodation for business travellers, family accommodation and luxury suites
in the Tower, with views of Mt Wellington, the city of Hobart and harbour.
The hotel has a selection of great restaurants and bars, offering waterfront dining, casual bistro style meals and Hobart’s premier dining experience featuring Tasmania’s best food and wine in The Point Revolving Restaurant. Wrest Point has Hobart’s best venues for live entertainment, shows and events. There’s mini-golf and tennis, a day spa, fully equipped health club and pool and even a boutique casino.
Baby Sitting
Please contact your chosen hotel to arrange a baby-sitting service.
Contact Phone Numbers
| Venue - Wrest Point | 03 6225 7001 |
| Police – Emergency | 000 |
| Police – General Enquiries | 03 6230 2111 |
| Doctor: Cascade Road Medical Centre 30a Cascade Road, South Hobart |
03 6223 5533 A/H 03 6235 4659 |
| Doctor: City Doctors & Travel Clinic 93 Collins Street, Hobart Enter through Healthsense Pharmacy www.citydoctors.com.au |
03 6231 3003 |
| Doctor: Sandy Bay Clinic 270 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay |
03 6223 6822 |
| Royal Hobart Hospital 48 Liverpool St, Hobart |
03 6222 8308 |
| Taxi - City Cabs | 131 008 |
| Taxi - Taxi Combined | 132 227 |
| Airporter Shuttle Bus | 0419 382 240 0419 383 462 |
| Qantas |
13 1313 |
| Virgin Blue |
13 6789 |
| Jetstar | 131 538 |
Delegate List
A delegate list will be supplied to all Conference attendees including exhibitors and sponsors. Please email Conference Design if you do not wish to have your details included on the delegate list.
Disclaimer
Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure all information is accurate, all details provided are subject to change without notice
Dress
Dress throughout the conference is neat casual. Dress for each function is indicated in the function description.
Insurance
The registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is recommended delegates make arrangements for appropriate insurance cover, including travel insurance. The Committee and Conference Design do not take responsibility for any delegate failing to take adequate insurance cover
Messages
A message board will be located near the Registration Desk.
Name Badges
Name badges will be issued when registering at the conference. For security purposes the conference name badge must be worn at all times during the conference and social functions.
Parking
There is free parking available at the conference venue.
Photocopying at the Conference
There are no photocopying facilities at the conference venue, so please ensure your bring a sufficient number of any handouts.
Privacy
Conference Design Pty Ltd will gather and record personal information necessary for your attendance at the Conference. Personal information will be gathered, stored and disseminated in accordance with the National Privacy Principles
Smoking
The conference and social functions are non-smoking
Special Requirements
Please note any special requirements, for example dietary or mobility, when registering for the conference. All special requirements will be forwarded to the venue. For pre-arranged special dietary requirements please make yourself known to the waiting staff at all functions.
Weather
Tasmania has a maritime climate with mild days and cool nights. During the conference the mean daily maximum temperature is 18°C, dropping to a mean minimum temperature of 10°C. As Tasmania’s weather is varied and changeable we suggest you bring clothing that can be layered, as well as a warm, waterproof outdoor jacket. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for more information.
Travel
For all your conference travel arrangements contact Anneli Williams at Corporate Traveller, anneli.williams@corporatetraveller.com.au or 03 6281 5500 (+61 3 6281 5500).
Corporate Traveller is part of the Flight Centre Limited group and can assist with all travel within Australia and international travel. Corporate Traveller can also assist with passport and visa requirements as well has having a dedicated 24/7 emergency assist team.