Getting there
We have ensured maximum comfort, not just in the venue, but in ease of getting there too. The conference hotel is conveniently located on George Street, in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. The Hilton Sydney is just 30 minutes from Sydney International and Domestic airports. See you soon!
Traveling by Air
The closest airport is Sydney Airport, Australia's busiest.
Situated approximately 9 kilometres south of the city, the airport offers both international and domestic flights.
A taxi can take you directly to the venue. The journey normally takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately AUD45-AUD50.
Alternatively, you can catch a train from within the airport for a direct line to the city that runs every 10 minutes or so. Exit the train at Town Hall Station and the Hilton Sydney hotel is located adjacent to the Victoria Galleries; entry via Pitt Street or George Street. Travelling time is around 25 minutes and costs approximately AUD15 per person each way.
There is also a shuttle bus available from in front of the Arrivals Hall that costs about AUD26 per person each way.
Public Transport
By Subway
The City Circle is Sydney's underground railway and provides an easy and inexpensive way of skirting around the main city area. Town Hall train station is a 3-minute walk from the venue.
Buses
Sydney Buses travel through and beyond the city almost 24 hours a day. Journeys are "prepaid only". There are ticket outlets all over the city and you can usually find one near bus stops.
Town Hall stop is a 3-minute walk from the venue.
Sydney Buses operate services in the following four regions:
Tickets:
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sections 1-2 single = AUD2.20
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sections 3-5 single = AUD3.60
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sections 6+ single = AUD4.60
There is also a free Sydney CBD shuttle bus (Route 555) that operates every 10 minutes on a circuit from Central Station to Circular Quay, along George and Elizabeth Streets. The service operates from 9.30am to 3.30pm on weekdays (with a late finish at 9pm on Thursday evenings) and from 9.30am to 6pm on weekends.
Plan your trip by bus: www.sydneybuses.info
Get live bus updates sent to your mobile: www.sydneybuses.info/routes/sms-real-time-bus-information
Train
Sydney has a vast metropolitan train network with services running 20 hours a day. The closest station to the venue is Town Hall on George Street.
Find a station: www.cityrail.info/stations/network_map
For journey planner, live travel news and general information on trains: www.cityrail.info
Intrastate and interstate train services are also available: www.countrylink.info
Metro Light Rail trams run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: www.metrotransport.com.au
By car
Due to one-way road systems on George Street, access to Sydney Hilton by car is via Pitt Street only. Please enter 255 Pitt Street into any GPS device you are using.
Enter Sydney via the Eastern Distributor, take the William Street exit and travel along William Street into Park Street, turn right into Pitt Street. The Hilton Sydney hotel driveway is located 50 meters on the left side of Pitt Street.
If arriving from the north:
Enter Sydney via the Sydney Harbour Bridge; take the York Street Exit, travel down York Street turning left into King Street, and right onto George Street. Then turn left at Bathurst Street, then left into Pitt Street and cross Park Street. The hotel driveway is then located 50 meters on the left side of Pitt Street
If arriving from the west:
Continue on the M4 Tollway, merging into Parramatta Road; continue through Broadway onto George Street, turning right at Bathurst Street, then left into Pitt Street and cross Park Street. The hotel driveway is located 50 meters on the left side of Pitt Street.
Parking:
There is a Secure Parking underground car park located at Hilton Sydney. Hilton Valet Parking is available (AUD65 for 24 hours). More secure parking options can be found here: http://www.secureparking.com.au/