Sydney

Local Information

Welcome to Sydney. We're excited and honoured that you're able to join us in what is the first city to host the Google Developer Day conference.

Hotel Accomodations

If you're looking for a place to stay while in town, here are some hotels close to the venue:

Swissotel Sydney
68 Market Street, Sydney 2000
Tel: +61 2 9238 888
Email : Sydney@swissotel.com

Vibe Hotel
111 Goulburn Street, Sydney 2000
Phone: +61 2 8272 3300
Fax: +61 2 9211 3381
Email: vhgs@vibehotels.com.au 

Rydges World Square
389 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000
Central Reservations:
1300 857 922 (Aus)
(+61 2) 9261 4929 (o'seas)
0800 446 187 (NZ)

Directions to the Conference

Coming from the city:
Head south down George Street, continue on Lee Street, continue straight on to Regent Street then turn right in to Boundary Street.  If you're in a taxi or walking, continue straight on Boundary street over Garden street and into the entrance to the ATP on Locomotive street. If you are coming by car then  turn left from Boundary Street into Garden Street then turn right into Central Avenue where you will locate the carpark to the ATP. 

Coming from the airport :
Take Qantas Drive then turn left into Oriordan Street.  Continue along Oriordan street, turn left into Botany Street, left at Henderson Road and right into Garden Street.  If you need to park the car, turn left into Central Avenue.  If you're being dropped off by taxi, continue on Garden Street and take the next left after Central Avenue into Locomotive Street.

Parking on Central Avenue entrance
A Pay and Walk ticketing system has been installed for your convenience. Collect a ticket from the boom gate and drive through to the car park. To gain access to the disabled parking area please contact the security office on Tel: (02) 9209 4666.

Parking
Prior to leaving the ATP please ensure your parking has been paid and validated at any of the ticket pay stations. These can be located in the following areas:


Parking Fees

0 - 30 Minutes

Free

30 Minutes to 1 Hour

$5.00

1 - 3 Hours

$10.00

3 Hours or More

$15.00

By Rail
CityRail operates frequent train services between Redfern Station (adjacent to the ATP) and other major Sydney stations including Sydney's Central Station, Town Hall, Wynyard and Circular Quay. Redfern Railway Station is a convergence station for much of Sydney's rail network. For information about travelling by rail, including timetabling information, call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au.

From Redfern Station
Exit via Platform 10 at Redfern Station. Walk past the WaterTower apartment block and follow the walkway through to the Australian Technology Park. Pedestrian entry points to the Locomotive Workshops are made through Bays 1, 4 and 8.  For information relating to specific building and tenant location phone (02) 9240 4220 for further assistance.

By Bus
There are frequent bus services to the ATP from the Sydney city and from Sydney's domestic and international airport.The bus stop closest to the ATP is in Boundary Street. For bus timetables call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au.

Things to do around Sydney

Whilst at the conference, make sure to soak up the fascinating history of the Australian Technology Park which was, in its former life, the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop.  Built in 1887, this was the place where steam locomotives for New South Wales were first assembled, disassembled, repaired and maintained.  At its peak in the 1930s, the workshop overhauled about 540 locomotives each year with more than 200 locomotives built on site. During this time the workshop employed approximately 3,000 skilled workers who included tinsmiths, coppersmiths, blacksmiths, boilermakers, fitters, turners, grinders, machinists and toolmakers to name a few. They worked side-by-side in what was, at the time, the largest industrial complex in Australia. The workshop started to decline with the age of diesel and the last steam engine passenger service was made in 1963. The workshop eventually closed in 1989. 

If you're looking for things to do close to the city, here are a few highlights :

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