Conference venue and dinner cruise

The 2011 International Corporate Governance Conference: Corporate Governance and Value Creation was held on the 14-15 of December 2011 at Level 6, 1 O'Connell Street, UNSW Central Business District (CBD) Campus, Sydney in the heart of downtown Sydney (a half-hour's taxi or train ride from Sydney International Airport). The venue is equidistant to the following train stations: Wynyard, Circular Quay and Martin Place.

Conference Dinner Cruise

The official conference dinner was a Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise held on Wednesday evening, 14th of December.

Meeting place: Man O'War Steps wharf, eastern side (Botanic Gardens side) of the Sydney Opera House

Duration: 7pm-10pm

Accommodation

Circular Quay hotels are closest to the conference venue at 1 O'Connell Street. Budget accommodation is clustered around Central Station while Darling Harbour hotels offer mid-range accommodation. All hotels are close to Sydney's main transport options of train, bus, tram, monorail and ferry. Central Station hotels provide the best transport options. Darling Harbour is on the western side of the city with great views, scenic locations, tours and a good range of restaurants and cafes at Cockle Bay Wharf. Darling Harbour hotels are within 20-30 minute walking distance from the conference venue.

CBD Hotels (closest to conference venue at 1 O'Connell Street)

Hilton Hotel
Marriott Circular Quay
Radisson Plaza
Sofitel Wentworth
YHA Sydney Harbour

Hotels near Central Station

Medina (right next to Sydney's Central Train Station)
Novotel Rockford
YHA Sydney Central Station and Railway Square

Darling Harbour Hotels

Ibis Darling Harbour
Novotel Darling Harbour
Ibis King Street Wharf

Weather and attractions

December in sub-tropical Sydney is idyllic. It is the start of our summer and the average temperature ranges from 17C (63F) to 25C (77F) though the higher-end summer temperatures are between 35-40C with some humidity thrown in.

Whilst in Sydney, why not visit some of the great attractions and entertainment options this magnificent harbour city has to offer? Attend a matinee or an evening performance at the opera or symphony in the Joern Utzon-designed Sydney Opera House, or a play at the Cate Blanchett-managed Sydney Theatre Company.

For some downtime, take a stroll around the Royal Botanical Gardens, visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales and their Gallery Restaurant, the National Maritime Museum or feast on sumptious seafood at the Sydney Fish Markets. Take a ferry ride to Taronga Zoo, have a swim at Manly Beach, cruise up and down Parramatta River to see the expanse of the Sydney basin or watch the sunset from Observatory Hill. If you have more time, visit our vineyards and our world heritage national parks including the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area which is only a couple of hours' away west of Sydney by car or by train, spend a summer Christmas at Bondi Beach and even watch our fireworks on the harbour to welcome the new year!

Sydney, Australia

Situated on one of the finest harbours in the world with national parks to the north and south and the beauty of the Blue Mountains to the west, the city of Sydney offers a unique experience for all visitors. Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. The multicultural nature of Australian society is magnified in Sydney, home to nearly five million people from all corners of the globe representing a diversity of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Travelling to Sydney

Australian Travel Visas

An Australian Travel Visa is required to visit Australia for a holiday, to see family and friends or to conduct a short business trip. There are a number of different travel visa types, depending on the purpose and duration of a visit. Travelers from Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) eligible countries can apply online for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Alternatively, travelers from non-ETA countries or tourist already in Australia wishing to extend their stay are required to make a paper-based tourist visa application and the Short Travel Application Guide provides all the information required to assist with the visa application process. For more information see the Australian Immigration website.

Customs

Please be aware that there are several restricted items and products (including food) due to quarantine reasons that cannot be brought into the country. A list of prohibited products and other pre-departure information can be found on the Australian Customs website.

Medical Insurance

Medical costs in Australia are not as exorbitant as in the United States and Europe, but travel insurance is highly recommended. Contact your travel agent to discuss options and arrange cover. Alternatively, see the information on travel insurance below:

Travel Insurance Direct

Columbus Direct

World Nomads

Citizens of some countries are entitled to restricted access to the Australian Medicare health system under reciprocal arrangements with Australia. This arrangement only covers health care that is immediately required and usually only covers basic coverage. For more details refer to: Medicare Australia.