*Please note, this year accommodation is NOT included in the conference registration. All attendees must make their own accommodation arrangements and bookings.

Conference Venue
We are very pleased to announce that CMGA2001 will be held at Eden on the Park Hotel in Melbourne.

Full address details are:
Eden on the Park Hotel
6 Queens Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004
AUSTRALIA tel: +61 3 9250 2222
fax: +61 3 9820 2552
e-mail: bookings@edenonthepark.com.au
http://www.edenonthepark.com.au

Getting There
Eden on the Park Hotel is 5 minutes from the CBD, very close to St Kilda Rd, and is easy to get to by tram, or foot. A limited amount of car parking space will be available at the hotel at the delegates at the very reasonable rate of $5.50 per day - but spaces are limited. Parking is complimentary for guests staying at the hotel.

Interstate and Overseas Visitors:
The hotel is approx 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport. An average taxi ride will cost you approx $AUD45-50 (including tolls.) The airport bus (Skybus) operates 24 hours a day between the Airport and the city centre. The service runs approximately every 30 minutes at a cost of A$11 each way. Drop off points are located throughout the city centre close to hotels and facilities. Phone: (61 3) 9662 9275

For more information on transport options from Melbourne Airport please check their website at:
http://www.melair.com.au/out/o1p4trns.html

Accommodation at Eden on the Park
We have arranged the following conference rates:
$AUD170 per night (room only) Mon-Thurs nights
$AUD145 per night (room only) Fri-Sun nights

We have arranged this very affordable weekend rate for delegates who wish to stay in Melbourne for the SUGA conference the following week.

Please quote CMGA2001 conference when making your booking. This rate is subjet to availability so book early.

Other Hotels
There are a number of hotels close to the conference venue of varying standard. Listed below are four whch are all of excellent standard and provide a range of prices. We have no guaranteed price with these hotels, but the prices given are indicative.

If you wish to stay at any of these hotels, ask for their corporate rate when booking. Some government agencies or memebrs of rewards programs may be entitled to further savings.

Parkroyal on St Kilda Rd
562 St Kilda Rd., Melbourne VIC 3004 AUSTRALIA.
tel: +61 3 9529 8888 fax: +61 3 9525 1242
e-mail: hotel@stkilda.parkroyal.com.au
web: http://www.parkroyal.com.au
Room only: $218 p/n(Mon-Thurs) $150 p/n(Fri-Sun)

Carlton Crest Hotel
65 Queens Rd., Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA.
tel: +61 3 9529 4300 fax: +61 3 9521 3111
e-mail: sales@carltoncrest-melbourne.com.au
Room only: $173 p/n(Mon-Thurs) $160 p/n(Fri-Sun - incl breakfast)

Centra St Kilda Rd
Cnr St Kilda Rd. and Park Rd., Melbourne VIC 3205 AUSTRALIA.
tel: +61 3 9209 9888 fax: +61 3 9690 1603
e-mail: hotel@stkildard.centra.com.au
web: http://www.centra.com.au
Room only: $163 p/n(Mon-Thurs) $136 p/n(Fri-Sun)

Bayview on the Park
52 Queens Rd., Melbourne VIC 3004 AUSTRALIA.
tel: +61 3 9243 9999 fax: +61 3 9243 9800
web: http://www.bayviewonthepark.com.au
Room only: $148 p/n(Mon-Thurs) $120 p/n(Fri-Sun)

Conference Airline
A special conference fare has been negotiated with Qantas for delegates attending CMGA2001. A discount of up to 55% off full economy fare, and 10% off business class fares. These discounts are valid on Qantas domestic fares and subject to availability.

Bookings can be made by contacting Qantas Asscoiation Sales on:
TOLL FREE 1800 684 880

Please quote Association Profile Number: "2978165"

Melbourne
We are delighted to be back in Melbourne for the annual conference this year.

Weather in September (Spring): Cool, occasional showers - 14-22C degrees

For those of you who are not familiar with this beautiful city, there is some very good information at the following sites:
http://www.visitvictoria.com/
http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australasia/melbourne/