General Information

Flights 

Sydney Airport is Australia’s international gateway, serviced by all the major passenger airlines. It offers more than 600 scheduled services per week, including direct or one-stop services from major hub cities. 

Visa 

All travellers other than Australian and New Zealand citizens need to present the following documents to officers in immigration clearance:

• a valid passport or other acceptable travel document
• a valid visa or authority to enter Australia (including electronic visas)
• a completed and signed Incoming Passenger Card, including health and character declaration

Anyone who arrives without a valid travel document, visa or authority to enter Australia, may be refused entry to Australia or delayed until their identity and claims to enter Australia have been confirmed. Please visit the Department of Immigration’s website’s section for up to date information and further details on tourist visas, working holidays, business visits, students, immigration, Electronic Travel Authority (ETAs), visas and other useful contacts. For further information please visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection. 

Transport from Sydney airport

Train - Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. There are train stations located at both the International and Domestic terminals.  The closest train station to the SMC Conference and Function Centre is Museum Station. You can view more information, timetables and list of train stations via the airport link website. 

Taxi - Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand during peak times to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travellers. The estimated fare travelling from the airport to the CBD is $45 - $55 + $4.25 airport toll. For more information about taxis at Sydney airport please click here.

Uber - Whether you’re travelling from the domestic or international terminal at Sydney Airport, you can now request an uberx to get where you need to go. The estimated fare travelling from the airport to the CBD is $34 - $44 + $4 airport surcharge. Please visit the Uber website for more information on pick up locations how to request your Uber.

Transport around Sydney

The Opal card is the only way to travel around Sydney on public transport. The Opal card is an electronic card you keep, reload and reuse. The Opal network includes train, bus, ferry and light rail services in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Highlands. For more information on the Opal card please click here.

Climate – June

The month of June is the beginning of Winter, the average daytime temperatures are generally around 16°C in the city while the average high temperature can reach 18°C on the warmest days. Sydney never gets too cold, average minimum temperatures generally tend to be around 14°C. For further information on Sydney's weather with average temperatures please click here.

Time Zone

Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) which is UTC/GMT+10/11 depending on the time of year. In June the time will be UTC/GMT+10.