AuPS Meeting AuPS

19th - 22nd November 2017
Melbourne, Victoria

Travel and Accommodation

The conference is hosted by the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
at the Parkville Campus, north of the Melbourne CBD

Melbourne


Melbourne is a vibrant city with endless options for art, culture, live music and sporting events, not to mention the great restaurants and eateries in every street and iconic laneway.

Explore the city or travel to the surrounding areas and experience the striking landscapes and beautiful country side. Visit VisitVictoria for inspiration and information on what to do in Melbourne and Victoria.

Public Transport and Useful Contacts


You can access the Parkville campus via car, train or tram (please note the Parkville campus (stop 16) is outside the free tram zone and fares apply).


Information on taxi fares and taxi rank locations: Taxi services commission

  • 13CABS: 132 227
  • Silver top taxi: 131 008
  • Uber also operates in Melbourne


Useful contacts:

  • Emergency assistance (police, fire, ambulance): 000
  • Police General Assistance (non-urgent assistance): 131 444
  • Weather information & warnings: www.bom.gov.au

Accommodation in Melbourne

The Parkville Campus (located at 381 Royal Parade, Parkville) is north of the city and is a short tram ride from central Melbourne. We recommend staying in Carlton, North Melbourne or northern CBD Melbourne. For more infomation regarding travel to the campus click here.

The following hotels are convenient to the Parkville campus and have offered special discounts for AuPS members:

Vibe Hotel Carlton

441 Royal Parade, Parkville. Tel: +61 3 9380 9222


Standard Room: $110 per room per night

Enter promotional code TH9482768 for a 15% discount off the standard rate on the day of booking. Vibe Hotel - Book Now

Mercure North Melbourne

Cnr Flemington Road & Harker Street, North Melbourne.
Tel: +61 3 9329 1788


Standard Room: $129-169 per room per night

Make your booking by calling the hotel directly (Tel: +61 3 9329 1788) and quote reference code AuPS2017 for a 10% discount off the standard rate on the day of booking.