Host City / Venue
Ozwater ’09 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Located in the central business district of Melbourne, this fully-equipped Centre is close to restaurants, hotels andpublic transport hubs; and just 20 minutes by car from Melbourne Airport.
The modern MCEC complex is a landmark in the area, perched on the south bank of the Yarra River, and surrounded on all sides by trams, trains, buses, taxi ranks and ample car parking. A short stroll along the iconic Southbank Promenade places you in the heart of Melbourne city - Australia’s culture, cuisine and events capital – where visitors can enjoy a perfect café latte by day or an award-winning local wine or microbrew by night.
Visit: www.mcec.com.au
As host city, Melbourne is perfectly placed to greet delegates with hospitality and style. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, parks and golf courses, Melbourne is the cultural, shopping and sporting centre of Australia. It is a city that combines the grace of elegant streets and 19th century European architectural heritage, with the energy and creativity of a forward-looking 3.7 million population.
The city has a good public transport system and boasts an extensive mix of hotels to meet all needs and budget requirements. With over 3,000 restaurants and bistros, there is an astonishing array of cuisines and food styles to taste and enjoy, at very affordable prices.
To complement Ozwater ‘09, there is also plenty to see and do outside the city. Visit the grape growing areas of the Yarra Valley and the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas, drive the dramatic coastal roads, explore forest wilderness and historic villages, and meet some interesting native wildlife.
Visit: www.visitvictoria.com.au
