2022 Australasian Database Conference
Banquet
East Phoenix
East Phoenix Chinese Restaurant is located in East Village, 3km South of the Sydney CBD in Zetland, also close to the domestic airport. 3/2A Defries Ave, Zetland NSW 2017, Floor G, East Village Shopping Centre
Walking
Public transport
VISA
Travel information
We are super excited to be able to welcome you to Sydney. Due to current government regulations, all those who attend in person, access the venue or attend any social function must be fully immunised or have a valid exemption. Proof of vaccination will be required by the venue to gain entry. The Conference Managers have no control over this requirement and the onus is on the individual to provide proof of vaccination.
International covid information
From 21 February 2022, all visa holders who are fully vaccinated for international travel purposes can travel to Australia without a travel exemption. Unvaccinated visa holders will still need to be in an exempt category or hold an individual travel exemption to enter Australia. Information regarding the current travel restrictions for international travellers available at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions
Information regarding travel and border requirements for international travellers wishing to travel to Australia is available at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-australia
Information regarding what international travellers need before travelling is available at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/before-i-travel
Information regarding the Australian travel declaration is available at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/australia-travel-declaration
Visa information
For Visa information please download the following information factsheet from the Australian Immigration Office. To apply for your Visa, click here.
Covid Testing
If you need a covid test, please see testing locations in Sydney here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/clinics
VENUE
The University of New South Wales
ADC 2022 will be held in the Design Studio, Level 5, Ainsworth Building (J17), Kensington Campus (Main Campus), The University of New South Wales.
UNSW's main campus is located on a 38 hectare site in the suburb of Kensington. Every weekday Kensington Campus generates more than 60,000 trips to and from work and study making it the largest single destination for people in the Eastern Suburbs.
How to get to the venue
Ainsworth Building (J17) is located in UNSW Kensington Campus. The map shows a walking route from the main campus gate (near Anzac Parade) to J17.
Attractions Nearby
Bondi Beach
The sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi is one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Reliable waves draw surfers while, nearby, hardy locals swim in the Icebergs ocean pool year-round. Trendy, health-conscious Sydneysiders head to laid-back cafes around Hall Street, while hip backpackers frequent the area's casual pubs. Walkers and joggers use the clifftop Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, with its dramatic scenery.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a suburb split between the local government area of the City of Sydney and the City of Randwick, on Gadigal land in Eora country, located 4 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, in the eastern suburbs of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
ACCOMMODATION
ON CAMPUS
New College and New College Village
UNSW New College and New College Postgraduate Village provide several room options, which are open throughout the year for guest accommodation bookings. The building is conveniently located on the UNSW Kensington campus. These self-contained rooms with kitchenette are perfect for academics visiting UNSW or health professionals training at the Randwick hospitals for a short period.
See: https://newcollege.unsw.edu.au/venues-accommodation/guest-accommodation
Warrane College
Warrane College is open 365 days a year. During university recess times, Warrane College welcomes male guests who are studying or working in Sydney. The College is a perfect venue for students undertaking Summer Session or bridging courses at UNSW or other universities in Sydney. Only 20 minutes away from Sydney's CBD by bus, it is also conveniently located for work.
Warrane offers temporary accommodation during the academic year in the graduate wing of the College. Vacancies are limited during this period and rooms are best booked in advance. For details about booking and enquires please refer to the following link.
See: https://warrane.unsw.edu.au/
OFF CAMPUS
Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Hotel SydneyCrowne Plaza Coogee Beach offers guests an indulgent holiday by the sea. With stunning ocean views, our Coogee Beach Sydney hotel is located just 20 minutes from Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport, and 15 minutes from UNSW. The ideal choice for a family holiday, couple's getaway, business trip or a group retreat, this luxurious beachside hotel provides the best Coogee Beach accommodation experience.
See: https://coogeebeach.crowneplaza.com/
AVOCA Randwick Lodge
Avoca Randwick Lodge in Randwick offers affordable accommodation just across the road from the Prince of Wales Hospital, the Sydney Children's Hospital and a short walk from the University of NSW (UNSW).
Public transport is close by, with buses leaving for the Sydney CBD and Bondi regularly. Avoca Randwick Lodge is an affordable and simple lodge in the centre of Randwick, perfect for people visiting Randwick on a budget.
See: https://www.sydneylodges.com/accommodation/randwick/lodge/8/avoca-lodge.html