ࡱ> tvs` 4bjbjss .Z,PPPPPPPdl l l l L Ddw5!hp#p#p#p#K$J'(|5555555-6h85P>3K$K$>3>35PPp#p#15b4b4b4>3FPp#Pp#5b4>35b4b4PPb4p# @3pl 3Rb45G50w5b4%93%9b4%9Pb4)+b4./)))55X4 )))w5>3>3>3>3ddd$ddddddPPPPPP  Maritime Safety Services Workshop and Services Coordination Group Meeting Melbourne, 3-8 May 2010 Information for Visitors Meeting Venue The Maritime Safety Services Enhancement Workshop and session of the JCOMM Services and Forecast Systems Programme Area Coordination Group will take place in the 6th floor Conference Facilities of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Headquarters Building, 700 Collins Street, Docklands. The building is on the edge of the Melbourne Central Business District, well served by all forms of transport and close to hotels, restaurants, etc. See attached map for the exact location. It is about 50 m from the recommended hotel. Hotels A block reservation for participants in both meetings has been made at the following hotel: Travelodge Docklands, 66 Aurora Lane, Docklands, 3008, (adjacent to the Bureau building, near Etihad Stadium), Tel: + 613 8615 1000, Fax: + 613 9356 1085. It is situated directly behind the Bureau and 200 m from the Skybus city terminal (see attached map). The hotel has a 4* rating, with associated amenities. For details, see the web site at:  HYPERLINK "https://www.togareservations.com/Travelodge/Pages/SelectRoom.aspx" https://www.togareservations.com/Travelodge/Pages/SelectRoom.aspx . The Bureau of Meteorology room rate is AUD 104 per night for a room with kitchen facilities. A block reservation of 25 rooms has been made for the workshop, for a nominal arrival on 2 May and departure on 7 May. A further reservation of 8 rooms has been made for the SCG session, for 7-9 May. The Bureau will need to confirm the reservations, with the names of the guests, by 16 April 2010. The hotel has a breakfast room, but no restaurant; however there are many cafes and restaurants within a few metres. There is also a supermarket nearby. The hotel reception can provide details. For participants being funded by BoM and staying at Travelodge, the Bureau will pay directly to the hotel the cost of your room plus breakfast. In this case, you will receive from the Bureau a residual per diem to cover other meals and expenses. If you choose to stay elsewhere, the per diem rate to be paid will be based on the hotel room cost for Travelodge, i.e. AUD 104 per night, or the chosen hotel rate, whichever is the lower. Other hotels near to the Bureau are: (i) The Holiday Inn on Flinders Hotel, 575 Flinders Lane (corner of Flinders Lane and Spencer Street), Melbourne, Tel: + 613 9629 4111, Fax: + 613 9629 7027, email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:reservations.melbourne@ichotelsgroup.com" reservations.melbourne@ichotelsgroup.com It is situated about 300 m from the Bureau and about 400 m from the Skybus city terminal (see attached map). The hotel has a 4* rating, with all the normal amenities expected in such a class of hotel. See details at the web site:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/160/en/hd/melsf?irs=null" http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/160/en/hd/melsf?irs=null The internet room rate is AUD 194 per night, standard single/double. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel at the above web site, quoting the Bureau of Meteorology to obtain a slightly better rate. (ii) Quality Batmans Hill on Collins, 623 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000 (corner of Collins and Spencer Streets), Tel: + 613 9614 6344, Fax: + 613 9614 1189, email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:res@batmanshill.com.au" res@batmanshill.com.au. It is situated about 200 m from the Bureau and about 300 m from the Skybus city terminal (see attached map). The hotel has a 3* rating, with all the normal amenities expected in such a class of hotel. For details and reservations, see the web site:  HYPERLINK "http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Batmans_Hill_Hotel_Melbourne.htm" http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Batmans_Hill_Hotel_Melbourne.htm The internet room rate is AUD 132 per night, standard single/double. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel at the above web site, quoting the Bureau of Meteorology to obtain a slightly better rate. (iii) Kingsgate Hotel, 131 King Street, Melbourne, 3000 (near corner of King and Bourke Streets), Tel: + 613 9629 4171, Fax: + 613 9629 7110, email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:info@kingsgatehotel.com.au" info@kingsgatehotel.com.au. It is situated about 400 m from the Bureau and 300 m from the Skybus terminal (see attached map). The hotel has a 3* rating, with all the normal amenities expected in such a class of hotel. For details and reservations, see the web site:  HYPERLINK "http://www.kingsgatehotel.com.au/default.htm" http://www.kingsgatehotel.com.au/default.htm. The internet room rate is AUD 139 per night, standard single/double and AUD 105 for economy rooms (with shared bathroom/toilet facilities), breakfast extra. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel at the above web site, quoting the Bureau of Meteorology to obtain a slightly better rate. Airport Melbourne International and Domestic Airport Tullamarine is located about 20 km to the north-west of the city centre. Transport to the city is by Skybus or taxi. For details of the Skybus, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.skybus.com.au/" http://www.skybus.com.au/ The fare is AUD 16 one way, and the city terminal is around 200 m from the recommended hotel, via the Bourke Street elevated walkway over Southern Cross Station. A shuttle service also operates from the Skybus city terminal to most city hotels at no extra cost. A taxi from the airport to the hotel will cost AUD 40-45, depending on the time of day. Visas Visitors to Australia from most countries will require a visa or electronic travel authority (ETA) to enter the country. They should also be in possession of national passports valid for at least 6 months from the first date of travel. For visa requirements and other information on entry conditions, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/ostravel2.htm" http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/ostravel2.htm Another useful web site here is:  HYPERLINK "http://hwmigration.com/australia-visa.php" http://hwmigration.com/australia-visa.php Money The Australian currency is the Australian dollar (AUD) and cents. In February 2010: 1 AUD = 0.89 US dollar 1 AUD = 0.62 Euro All major credit cards are accepted virtually everywhere. Most restaurant, taxi and similar bills already incorporate some form of service charge, so additional tipping is not obligatory. Nevertheless, tips are always welcome, 5 % of the bill is suggested. Melbourne Melbourne is Australias second largest city, with a population approaching 4 million, renowned for its parks and gardens, art and culture, sport and extensive tramway system. For more information on the city and its services, go to:  HYPERLINK "http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=23&pg=966" http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=23&pg=966 The city transport system, comprising a network of tramways, rail and bus lines, is excellent. For a map, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/maps_stations_stops/melbourne_public_transport_map" http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/maps_stations_stops/melbourne_public_transport_map For details of timetables, fares etc, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/" http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ Climate Early May, in late autumn, is a pleasant time of year for visiting Melbourne, with normally cool to mild days and cool to cold nights. Average conditions for May: Mean daily max.: 16.7C Mean daily min.: 8.6C Mean mthly rainfall: 55.9mm Mean no. rain days: 9.7 Mean daily sunshine: 3.9 hours For more detailed climate information, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate/cgi_bin_scripts/map_script_new.cgi?86071" http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate/cgi_bin_scripts/map_script_new.cgi?86071 For daily weather forecasts and related information, see:  HYPERLINK "http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/vic/" http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/vic/ Tourism There are many cultural, entertainment and sporting events happening in and around Melbourne at any time of year, as well as interesting places to see and things to do in the city, surrounding areas and the State of Victoria in general. For up to date information on events, visit:  HYPERLINK "http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/" http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/ For general tourist information on Victoria, visit:  HYPERLINK "http://www.visitvictoria.com.au/" http://www.visitvictoria.com.au/ For those planning to spend time in Victoria before or after the meeting, one-day or longer excursions can be arranged to attractions in areas surrounding Melbourne such as the Healesville wildlife park; Phillip Island and the Fairy Penguin colony; the goldfields, Ballarat and Bendigo; the Great Ocean Road; wineries; etc. If anyone is interested in arranging such visits in advance, please contact the local organizers. Local contacts Peter Dexter Ocean Services Section Bureau of Meteorology GPO Box 1289 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Australia Tel: + 61(0)3 9669 4870 Fax: + 61(0)3 9669 4725 Email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:p.dexter@bom.gov.au" p.dexter@bom.gov.au Amanda Amjadali Tel: + 61(0)3 9669 4448 Email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:a.amjadali@bom.gov.au" a.amjadali@bom.gov.au Attachments Summary of web sites Melbourne City map, showing locations of Meeting Venues, Bureau, hotels and Skybus city terminal Summary of web sites City of Melbourne transport map  HYPERLINK "http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/maps_stations_stops/melbourne_public_transport_map" http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/maps_stations_stops/melbourne_public_transport_map Transport timetables, fares, etc  HYPERLINK "http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/" http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ Victoria Tourism  HYPERLINK "http://www.visitvictoria.com.au/" http://www.visitvictoria.com.au/ Bureau weather information  HYPERLINK "http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/vic/" http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/vic/ Bureau climate information  HYPERLINK "http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate/cgi_bin_scripts/map_script_new.cgi?86071" http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/climate/cgi_bin_scripts/map_script_new.cgi?86071 Airport-City transport by Skybus  HYPERLINK "http://www.skybus.com.au/" http://www.skybus.com.au/ Melbourne City Council  HYPERLINK "http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=23&pg=966" http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=23&pg=966 Melbourne City Happenings  HYPERLINK "http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/" http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/ Hotels  HYPERLINK "http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/160/en/hd/melsf?irs=null" http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/160/en/hd/melsf?irs=null  HYPERLINK "http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Vibe_Savoy_Hotel_Melbourne.htm" http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Vibe_Savoy_Hotel_Melbourne.htm  HYPERLINK "http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Batmans_Hill_Hotel_Melbourne.htm" http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/Batmans_Hill_Hotel_Melbourne.htm  HYPERLINK "http://www.questdocklands.com.au" http://www.questdocklands.com.au  HYPERLINK "http://www.kingsgatehotel.com.au/default.htm" http://www.kingsgatehotel.com.au/default.htm Visas  HYPERLINK "http://hwmigration.com/australia-visa.php" http://hwmigration.com/australia-visa.php  HYPERLINK "http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/ostravel2.htm" http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/ostravel2.htm JKVXY]bcd 0 1 3 : Y x z   # 7 Z ] k y Y Z [ \ h jh9CU h9Ch9Ch9ChyshNhh{Z5 hN5 hM5hrh{Z5h?lh?Fh{Zh:h:H*h: h:5\ hW$5\ h{Z5\ hM5\ hB35\hB3hMh,2Kde~ Z =>45'(gd{Zgd?l$a$4  ! 2 G H N g i j o kmxz<r|=%&Yۿ˿˿ hB30JjhB3UjhB3UhhB35hB3hW$h?Fhrh hMh&h{Zh9ChP2h9C0Jjh9CUjh9CU>(pq`aZKLMNVWgdB3$a$gdB3$a$YZ[)LmnvDEF\]Z[ Lrs5Ӡ✘hh`hB30JjhB3Uh[ehr hP@5\jhB3Uj%hB3UhhB35 h?l5\ hF5\ hB35\h?lhP@hB3 hB30JjhB3UjhB3U2#,>@knsz)JKBCD]^qr567de< žj hB3Uj hB3Uh:h[eh#y hB30JjhB3U hP@5\ hB35\h dhP@h?lh`hB30JjhB3U hB3hB3hB3jhB3U6W_`fgK L c u v y!z!!$a$< D G H I V W X m n o j!v!q"r""""""a#b#n#####$$$$L$M$~$$$$$$$$$$$$% %%% %!%-%.%4%6%M%P%d%h%{%~%˹ϰh$hfh:j hB3Uh`hM0Jj= hMU h#yhMhMjhMU hB30Jj hB3UjhB3Uh-hB3hW$h *B*phFV@F FollowedHyperlink >*B* ph4B@4 Body Text$a$2>@"2 Title$a$5\,ZKde~Z=>45  ' (  p q ` a ZKLMNVW_`fgKLcuvyzop`a KLRSjDEMNh i K!L!""###'#=#J#]#g######$U$V$b$c$x$$$$$$%%%%%%N&O&`&a&&&&&(')'D'E'''((\(](t(u((())i)j)q)r))*O++ ,,,,z,,,,00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000@00000000000(000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000M`a$$$%%%,j00(h00h00h00 h00 j00 j00 h00 j00 j00 h00j00j0 0 Dh0 0 h0 0 h00j00hj00j000j00j00j00 Y< ~% ,.24 !#%()+(W!&+)/44"$&'*,4[ %  Z  E \ ZrC]6dqaL`Bi (!I!###$:$P$%y%%%(&L&a&&&&'&'E'''(@(Z(u((()C)g)r))))W***+M+O+++++ ,,N,x,z,,,,XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX8@0(  B S  ? _Hlt205722825 _Hlt205722826 _Hlt247353982 _Hlt247353983 _Hlt205722857 _Hlt205722858 _Hlt247353908 _Hlt247353909 _Hlt247353699 _Hlt247353700 _Hlt247353134 _Hlt247353135 _Hlt205723833 _Hlt84135079 _Hlt84135080 _Hlt205721814 _Hlt205721815 _Hlt128281961 _Hlt128281962 _Hlt205722182 _Hlt205722183 _Hlt205722201 _Hlt205722202 _Hlt205722667 _Hlt205722668 _Hlt205722599 _Hlt205722700 _Hlt205722701 _Hlt205722723 _Hlt205722724m m q q RRww 9!9!%%:&''N(N(,@@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@n n r r SSxx :!:!%%;&''O(O(,5, ,T , ,d#,l#,l,#,#,|5!, ,l,t,|>t,< , ,$ , ,y,\y,4 , , , ,k ,Lk ,y , ,T ,ܷr,\.p,$p,p,.p,p,.p,,o,d,!,o,0!,L{,ġ#,$ ,"p,x,u,ty,4x,{,Lx,īx, KK? ? \ \ n n   zz& & A#A#J#J#]#]##x$x$$$$](]((((,      !"#%$&'()*,+-./01324TT##P P i i | | . . 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