Literature and History Conference - Australasian Association for Literature

Travel and accommodation

The 'Literature and History' conference will be held at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management within the grounds of Macquarie University, Sydney.

Macquarie University campus is located at North Ryde, approx. 15kms northwest of Sydney CBD and 20kms from Sydney airport.

Maps


general map of Macquarie University Campus with conference venues marked	detailed map of MGSM including conference rooms and carpark entrance. Also includes a map of the local area with UBD and Gregory's citations

Public transport

The University is serviced by public transport links from the city and surrounding suburbs. Currently this consists of buses, however a new railway station is scheduled to open in July 2008 with services from Epping and Chatswood railways stations. The University is also within walking distance of the Macquarie Centre (shopping centre).

* Public Transport Trip Planner (131 500).

* Sydney Buses Macquarie Uni Map PDF (PDF 467kb).

* Sydney Buses Macquarie Park PDF (PDF 47kb).

* Sydney Buses Regional Map PDF (PDF 837kb).

Parking

Macquarie Univeristy operates a Restricted Parking Area Scheme (paid parking). Vehicles may only be parked in car parks and within marked bays. Tickets must be purchased from ticket dispensing machines near the two main entrances and other identified car parks within the campus.

Accommodation

Hotels - North Ryde

Travelodge – Macquarie North Ryde
81 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113
Ph 1300 886 886
Ph: +61 2 8874 5200
Fax: +61 2 8874 5300
Email: reservations@travelodge.com.au
http://www.travelodge.com.au/locations/features.aspx?hid=767
Discount offer for Macquarie University conference delegates: $140 per night including breakfast. Please specify the name of the conference (‘Literature and History’) when booking.

Download a flyer from the Travelodge

Dunmore Lang College (on Macquarie University campus)

Dunmore Lang College (DLC) is an independent residential college for students of Macquarie University. Situated on the leafy landscape of Macquarie University, we provide an excellent location for affordable accommodation facilities. We offer a range of accommodation from single student style rooms to corporate twin rooms as well as 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Accommodation prices start from $77 per night for a single student room/share bathroom or from $95.00 per person per night for a corporate room with ensuite. For further information, please visit our website at www.dunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au or contact Ms Felicity Webb via email on Felicity.Webb@dlc.mq.edu.au, alternatively, please call us on 02 9856 1000.
Phone :            +61 2 9856 1000 (international)
Fax :                 +61 2 9856 1012
Email:             Felicity.Webb@dlc.mq.edu.au
Website:            www.dunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au

Robert Menzies College (on Macquarie University campus)
136 Herring Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113
http://www.mq.edu.au/rmc/conferences_guests/casual_accomodation/
The accommodation consists of single student bedrooms and shared bathrooms. A small number of single ensuite rooms are available for two nights stay at $70 B&B or $80 for 3 meals. One night stay is $80.
Student Rate for a 2 night stay:

B&B $55 per night
3 meals - $65 per night.
To stay 1 night the price is $65

Non Student Rate:

B&B $60 per night
3 meals $70 per night
To stay 1 night the price is $70

Included is bed linen, and towels.
When booking accommodation, delegates are asked to indicate the name of the conference you are attending (‘Literature and History’).
Phone: +612 9936 6000
Fax: +61 2 9936 6005
Email: guests@rmc.nsw.edu.au

MGSM Executive Hotel (on Macquarie University Campus)**
MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre
Macquarie University NSW AUSTRALIA 2109
Ph: +61-2-9850-9300
Fax: +61-2-9850-6090
Approximately $150 per night, bed and breakfast, or $130 room only
http://www.hotel.mgsm.com.au/default.htm
**Note, the MGSM Executive Hotel is fully booked on 23 and 24 July.

Download a map of MGSM location

Other hotels

Courtyard Sydney-North Ryde
7-11 Talavera Road
North Ryde, New South Wales 2113
Phone: 02 9491 9500 or 1800 780 833
Fax: 02 9491 9555
Website: www.marriot.com.au

Stamford Grand North Ryde
Epping Rd & Herring Rd
North Ryde, NSW 2113
Phone 02 9888 1077
Fax: 02 9805 1040
Website: www.stamford.com.au

Medina Executive North Ryde
2 -12 Busaco Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
Phone: 61 2 9876 7000
Fax: 61 2 9876 7099
Email: menr@medina.com.au
Website: www.medina.com.au

Quest North Ryde
58-62 Delhi Road
North Ryde 2113
Phone: 02 8899 8888
Fax: 02 8899 8899
Website: www.questnorthryde.com.au

Hotels - Ryde area

Metro Inn Ryde
Cnr Victoria Rd & Bowden St,
Ryde NSW 2112
Phone: 02 9807 4022
Fax: 02 9807 4020
Reservations: 1800 00 4321
Website: www.metrohotels.com.au/sydneyhotels/ryde

Blaxland Hotel
250 Blaxland Rd
Ryde, NSW 2112
Phone: (1300) 36-6835
Fax: (1300) 36-3067
Email: Stacey.dogger@tafensw.edu.au
Website: www.theblaxland.nsw.edu.au

Dellina Palm Cottage (B&B)
87 Bowden St
Ryde NSW 2112
Phone: (02) 9809 3614
Fax: (02) 8909 7406
Mob: 0400 135 917
Email: info@dellina.com
Website: www.dellina.com

AMG Motel & Serviced Apartments
17 William St
Ryde, NSW 2112
Phone: 02 9809 4944 or 02 9809 4590
Fax: 02 9807 4021
Email: amgmotel@bigpond.com
Website: www.amgmotelryde.com.au

Other hotels

check www.wotif.com.au or lastminute.com.au for cheap deals

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