General Information
Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a small elegant city. Set beside the Torrens River between the Adelaide Hills and the Gulf of St Vincent. The CBD is a square mile, with gracious colonial architecture fringed with a border of beautiful parklands. Known as the city of food and wine; a place to experience the buzz, culture and convenience of a big city without the frustrations.
A beautiful garden city rich with parks and greenery also offering visitors exciting nightlife, great shopping, fine dining and plenty to see and do. Across the Torrens River, but still within the green belt, sits North Adelaide with its’ bluestone and sandstone Victorian and Edwardian homes.
Adelaide Convention Tourism Authority (ACTA)
With over 200 key industry members, markets and promotes Adelaide, South Australia as a prime destination for conventions, incentive travel and exhibitions. By increasing visitation to the destination, ACTA facilitates increased profile and business opportunities in the local business events sector and wider community. Client assistance includes preparation of formal bid submissions, delegate boosting promotional support, technical & social programme planning advice, industry contacts & referrals.
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Wine
Adelaide is the centre of South Australia’s booming wine industry and the closest vineyard is a cork toss from the city centre. The National Wine Centre is a showcase for Australia’s wine industry and includes a wine-tasting gallery, an interactive exhibit that covers all aspects of winemaking and a working vineyard. You’ll find Penfolds Magill Estate in the Adelaide foothills. Drop in for tastings, or join a winery tour - including one about Australia’s most famous wine, Grange.
Markets
If fresh produce markets are an indication of a city’s quality of life, then Adelaide holds the nation’s trump card. The celebrated Adelaide Central Market has been trading ever since 1869 when a band of industrious market gardeners first carted their home-grown fruit and vegetables to the market site between Grote and Gouger Streets.
The Sunday morning Adelaide Showground Farmers Market has also opened its gates, with growers and producers from all over South Australia bringing premium foods and goods to the city. Our climate is perfect for alfresco dining much of the year, and our international influences range from the Mediterranean and Asia. All this makes for a relaxed and high quality food and wine culture where fine dining, café culture and great pubs and bars mix together.
Dining
You’ll find entire streets devoted to dining. Any visit to South Australia isn’t complete without a visit to Haigh’s Chocolates, the only chocolatier in Australia that still imports and roasts their own beans. Delegates to the 2010 CEC Conference are sure to enjoy their time in Adelaide.
GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE/GETTING TO ADELAIDE
Air
Most airlines fly daily to Adelaide, with regular connections from Sydney and Melbourne. No official carrier has been nominated for the conference due to competitive airfares available via the internet.
Taxis and Buses
Airport Transfers Taxis and shuttle buses offer the most convenient transfers between the airport and Adelaide City.
Taxi Cabs
Airport Taxi Services Taxis are available at all times of the day from the front of the terminal. An average fare to the city is $25 to $30.
Australia Wide Taxi
Phone - 13 10 08
Adelaide Independent Taxis
Phone - 13 22 11
Yellow Cab Company
Phone - 13 22 27
SkyLink Shuttle Bus
The SkyLink Shuttle Bus departs hourly from Adelaide Airport to the city. Look for the shuttle bus stop as you leave the central terminal. The fare is only $8.00 one way. For more information please call SkyLink on 08 8413 6196 or access their website: www.skylinkadelaide.com
Public Transport
The Adelaide Convention Centre is within walking distance of many city hotels and is well-serviced by public transport including tram and bus connectioins.
Car Parking
Car parking is available in two car parks at the Adelaide Convention Centre - the Exhibition Car Park and the Riverbank Car Park. All-day early-bird parking costs about A$9.50, with entry between 5 am and 9.30 am and exit by 6.30 pm. Other public car parks are situated nearby on North Terrace.
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