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Travel and Visas
Visas
All non-Australian citizens travelling to Australia require a visa. Some European citizens can apply online for an
e-Visitor visa, while citizens from ETA eligible countries can apply online for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
Both the ETA and e-Visitor visas are stored electronically, rather than
a stamp or label in your passport. They show up as part of your
passport record when Customs officials check your passport details.
If
you have a valid New Zealand passport, you can travel to Australia and
you will be issued with a Special Category Visa (SCV) on arrival.
If you are unable to apply online, you can obtain a visa by visiting an Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate where a standard visa will be issued. Please allow up to six
weeks to obtain your visa; we advise you to apply as early as possible.
Financial Assistance Available
There are a few sources of financial assistance available for delegates wishing to attend PRIMA 2009.
Travel to Sydney
If travelling to Sydney from overseas then you will arrive
at
Sydney's Kingsford Smith International airport. Sydney is
very well connected
to the rest of the world with direct flights from most countries.
The airport is about 10km
away from the University of New South Wales or the city.
From the airport, if you are heading to UNSW then you could
take a taxi. The journey will last 15 to 20 minutes and should cost
around AUD $35. All taxis are licenced and all journeys are
metered. Alternatively,
the route 400 bus from the airport to Bondi Junction travels up
Anzac Parade and stops opposite UNSW. The bus takes about 40 minutes
and costs about AUD $3.
(Warning: if travelling from the University of New
South Wales
to the airport, note that not every 400 bus goes to the airport.
Please check the timetable carefully and if in doubt, ask the driver
before you get on.)
If you wish to go to the city from the airport, the
Airport Link
train runs regularly and takes about 15 minutes to reach Central
Station.
From there you can take the City Circle train to all central
destinations.
Most people from within Australia who do not live in
Sydney will also arrive by air, at Sydney's domestic terminal.
The directions given above also apply for domestic arrivals.
Travel around Sydney
Sydney has an extensive public transport network involving
trains, buses and ferries. There is a lot of information
on the Transport Infoline
webpage.
If travelling with a group of people, a taxi could
be an affordable alternative. These can be hailed on the street or
ordered by telephone.
Travelling to the University of New South Wales
on public transport will involve getting on a bus.
(UNSW does not lie on a rail line.)
For general information about Sydney's buses including
timetables and maps, visit the
Sydney
Buses "Getting Around" site.
Below we give some details about how to catch buses to the University
of
New South Wales.
If you will be catching buses regularly while in Sydney you
should
consider buying a Travel Ten card. A brown Travel Ten card covers the
journey
from Central Station to UNSW and a red Travel Ten card covers the
journey
from Circular Quay to UNSW. Travel Ten cards are available from most
newsagents.
Travel to the University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales is situated on several bus
lines.
From Central Station catch the 891 Express bus or routes 391, 393, and
395. These depart from Eddy Ave and stop at the University of
New South Wales Kensington Campus. The journey takes around 15 minutes
on the express and around 25 minutes on the other routes, depending on
traffic.
From Circular Quay catch the 392, 394, X94 (express), L94 or
396
to the University of New South Wales Kensington Campus. The journey
should take
about 30 minutes.
From Bondi Junction take the 400 which passes the University
of New South Wales on its way to the airport.
Parking is restricted on the University of New South Wales
campus, with only a limited number of Pay and Display parking
spaces available for those without a permit.
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