Getting Around

Public Transport: MYKI

To travel on public transport in Melbourne a MYKI card is needed. Please refer to the information here for purchasing a MYKI card:

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/ef1d0f60a/buying-your-myki/

To reach Swinburne University of Technology

The best way to reach SUT from the city is by train.

Swinburne University Map

Train: From any train station in the city centre, catch any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, or Alamein lines. Get off the train at Glenferrie station (there are “Swinburne University” signs on the station platforms), go down the ramps and through the barriers by the ticket office. Turn right at the ticket office, then left into campus and head along the path until reaching John St. Turn right into John St and walk towards Burwood Rd. AMDC is the last building on your left. Take the escalators up two floors to level 3.

Campus Map: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/media/swinburneeduau/about-swinburne/docs/pdfs/hawthorn-map.pdf

To reach RMIT city campus

AS RMIT is located in the heart of the city, numerous trams and trains will get you there.

RMIT University Map

Please see the below link for information on how to reach RMIT’s city campus:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/locations/melbourne-city-campus/transport

Campus Map: https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/maps/pdf-maps/city-campus/2015-City-Campus_FINAL-WEB_2.pdf

To reach the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is best reached using Melbourne’s extensive tram network.

University of Melbourne Map

Please see the below link for information on how to reach The University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus:

https://static.ptv.vic.gov.au/PDFs/Campus-brochures/1487915944/Public-transport-to-and-from-University-of-Melbourne-Parkville.pdf

Campus Map: https://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville

Visas

If coming from overseas, you will need a  visa to enter Australia for the conference. Please see the link below to determine the best visa for you. For most people it will be the Electronic Travel Authority visa:

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Appl/Visitor