AIR TRAVEL                                             

Domestic
Melbourne's Tullamarine domestic and international airport is located 25 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and Convention Centre.  The main domestic carriers within Australia are Qantas, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways. All have daily flights to and from Melbourne and their web pages are worth visiting for those looking to secure discounted local air travel.

International
Melbourne is easily accessed from international destinations.  Melbourne's international and domestic terminals are conveniently located at Tullamarine Airport.  A large number of international airlines fly into Melbourne Airport.

Taxis
Taxis and buses are convieniently located at both Domestic and International arrival areas of the airport.  A taxi trip takes approximately 25 minutes depending on the time of the day and will cost approximately $55.

SkyBus

SkyBus offers an express bus service to and from the airport to the city centre (Southern Cross Railway Station). This service operates 24/7, including all public holidays. Buses run from every 10 minutes throughout the day.

    * $16 Adult - one way - Return $26
    * $36 Family 2- (2 adults and 1-4 children) - Return $56
    * $22 Family 1- (1 adult and 1-4 children) - Return $36
    * $6 Child (4-14 years) - One way
    * $120 - 10 trip ticket

Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the bus stop or purchased online at www.skybus.com.au.
On arrival at Southern Cross Station in the city, SkyBus provides a complimentary hotel transfer service, subject to availability, during the following hours:

    * 0600-2200 Monday to Friday; 0730-1730 Saturday and Sunday, (excluding Christmas day).

For more information visit www.skybus.com.au.

Car Rental
Melbourne Airport has six car rental companies located on site. All have offices on the ground floor of the short term car park, and information desks in the Melbourne Airport domestic terminals. Contact the companies direct for current rates.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

By far the easiest way to get around Melbourne is to use its public transport network of trains, trams and buses. To view public transport maps, prices, timetables and information please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.

VISA INFORMATION

Visas and Electronic Travel Authority (ETA):

A number of nationalities do not need a Visa to travel to Australia. Instead, an ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia. ETA information is accessible by airlines, travel agents and Australian border agencies. You do not need to visit a departmental office to submit an application and you will not receive a stamp or label in your passport. However, you will be provided with a confirmation for your records. Your ETA is linked to the passport number you used in your application and you must use the same passport to travel to Australia. To find out if your nationality is included in this easy system; and for full details, view www.immi.gov.au/visitors/_pdf/general-events.pdf

If your country is not listed, then you will have to apply for a visa – details can be found at http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm