Preparing for Insights'09
The Westin Sydney is superbly located within walking distance of major attractions such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Botanical Gardens and Darling Harbour. With Wynyard or Town Hall Railway Station each just one block from the hotel, the entire city is easily accessible including Bondi Beach and Homebush Sports Centre. Circular Quay is minutes away offering ferry access to breathtaking destinations such as Watsons Bay and Manly Beach.
Here’s a quick overview of pricing to help you plan your attendance.
Ticket Prices
- Normal Conference ticket - $395 (exclusive of GST)
- Gala Dinner & Awards Ticket only - $160 (exclusive of GST)
- Virtual Product Sessions only - $350 (exclusive of GST)
Accommodation
We have negotiated special rates rates with the Westin Hotel in the Sydney CBD. Click here to find more details and book your accommodation.
Below is a list of hotels chosen due to their close proximity to the Westin Hotel, thereby minimising travel time:
| Hotel |
Rating (Stars) |
Price per night |
| Swissotel –Market St, Sydney |
5 |
from $220.00 |
| Grace Hotel – York St, Sydney |
4 |
from $180.00 |
| Blacket Hotel & Apartments - King St, Sydney |
4 |
from $165.00 |
| Medina Classic Martin –Hosking Place, Sydney |
4 |
from $155.00 |
| Travelodge Wynyard –next to Wynyard Station |
3.5 |
from $130.00 |
Flights
Depending on where you’re coming from, the following flight providers offer a range of competitive ticket options to Sydney. For domestic travel within Australia:
For international travel from New Zealand:
Transport
Click here for a location map of the Westin Hotel (including driving directions from Sydney Airport). Transportation options from Sydney Domestic Airport or Sydney International Airport to the Sydney CBD include:
Taxi
A taxi from the Airport to the Westin Hotel will be approximately $35 – 40 from the airport (this takes approximately 25 minutes or 25kms).
Trains
There are rail stations located at both the domestic and international terminals. Airport Link is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey into the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle which means the Westin Hotel (Wynyard Station) is only a hop and step and a jump away.
Buses
Don’t forget to find out if your hotel has a complimentary pickup service from the airport or a hotel transfer service.
Hire Cars
Both Sydney Airports have the usual myriad of hire car companies, including Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar and Red Spot. Click here for more info.