Travel to and from Adelaide

Trains

Interstate and country trains arrive and depart from the Keswick Interstate Rail Passenger Terminal, located 2 km west of the city centre.  A mini bus operates to and from the terminal building to major hotels in Adelaide and to the Adelaide Railway Station. This service is available for every interstate train and a nominal charge is made. The mini bus stand is located at the northern end of the terminal building.

The Overland travels between Adelaide and Melbourne three times weekly in both directions.  One-way fares between Melbourne and Adelaide range from $90 to $134.  The Overland departs Melbourne on December 10^th, and returns to Melbourne from Adelaide on Monday 14^th and Wednesday 16^th December, for those considering this option to attend the conference.

For those traveling from Alice Springs, Perth or Sydney, there is also The Indian Pacific or The Ghan. For more information see http://www.gsr.com.au/

Coaches

Coach companies servicing Adelaide are:

Greyhound                                (08) 8233 2777

Pioneer                                     (08) 8233 2700

Bus Australia                             (08) 8233 2787

Firefly Express                          (08) 8231 1488

McCafferty's Express                (08) 8212 5166

V-Line Coach                            (08) 8231 5144

Adelaide's country and interstate bus station is located at 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide, a short walk from the General Post Office. All coaches other than V-Line coaches arrive and depart from this central location. Luggage lockers are available at a small cost and there are also shower facilities and a cafeteria.

Flights

Virgin Blue, Qantas, Jetstar, and Tiger operate regular flights to Adelaide.  Domestic flight times (direct) are approximately:

Melbourne - Adelaide: 1 hour 5 minutes
Sydney - Adelaide: 1 hour 40 minutes
Canberra - Adelaide: 1 hour 40 minutes
Brisbane - Adelaide: 2 hours 30 minutes
Perth - Adelaide: 3 hours 10 minutes
Darwin - Adelaide: 3 hours 35 minutes
Alice Springs - Adelaide: 2 hours

Adelaide Airport is located 6 km west of the Adelaide CBD.  The J7 bus, stopping at Marion Shopping Centre and Flinders University, departs from the airport every hour from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays.  The J1 bus travels between Adelaide Airport and Glenelg every half hour during the day and every hour in the evenings.  Public transport buses pick up and drop off from the bus stop to the southwest of T1 on Level 2 (turn left as you exit the terminal). For more information phone (08) 8210 1000 or visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au

The Skylink Airport Shuttle provides a regular scheduled bus service between Adelaide Airport, Keswick Interstate Railway Terminal and the Adelaide CBD. Set downs and pick ups from most major city hotels.  It operates every day of the year except Christmas Day.

For further information visit www.skylinkadelaide.com or email sales@skylinkadelaide.com

For bookings/enquires telephone 08 8332 0528 or fax 08 8364 0711

Taxis

Access Cabs (for the disabled) - (08) 8234 6444
Adelaide Independent - (08) 8234 6000
Amalgamated Taxi Services - (08) 8223 3333
United Yellow Cabs - (08) 8223 3111
Suburban Taxi Service - (08) 8211 8888
Suburban Taxi Service - Elite Fleet - (08) 8211 8888
Diamond Taxis (Port Adelaide) - (08) 8473 222
Des' Cabs - 13 1323

Accommodation

 Please see 'Accommodation ' page.

Other travel information

Weather

South Australia has a Mediterranean climate.  Average daily summer (December-February) temperatures in Adelaide range from a maximum of 28.3⁰ to a minimum of 16.5⁰.  Humidity and rainfall are low during the summer.  It is advisable to bring a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen.

Time

Adelaide is a half hour behind Australia's eastern states, and 9.5 hours ahead of Greenwich mean time, except during daylight saving. Daylight saving, an advance of one hour (GMT + 10.5), operates between the last weekend in October and the last weekend in March each year.

Water

Despite its reputation, Adelaide water is safe to drink!

Keep SA Phylloxera Free

Each year thousands of visitors come to South Australia to sample and savour some of the world's finest wines and to marvel at the beauty of the gnarled and twisted old vines of the wine regions. Both vines and wines could be at risk because of phylloxera, an insect that attacks grapevine roots.

If visiting wine regions outside of South Australia, clean your shoes and remove mud from your vehicle before coming to South Australia.  Don't walk on vineyard soil. Do not bring any plant material or soil into South Australia. Stay on roadways when visiting vineyards.

Keep SA Fruit Fly Free

South Australia is the only mainland Australian state without a permanent population of fruit fly. Please don't bring fruit or vegetables into South Australia. Use the dumping bins and signs around the state to prevent being penalised.