The Summit will be held at the Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is one of the grand hotels still remaining in Australia. Built in 1913 as the Commercial Travellers Club, this 4.5 star heritage-listed hotel has been meticulously restored to retain the feel and style of the classical 1900s era, whilst at the same time providing guests with leading 21st century technology and facilities. Rendezvous Hotel, Balance Bloom Melbourne: cost is $180 for a deluxe (one bed) or twin (two beds) room for single, double or twin occupancy. Delegates may be liable for one night's accommodation for not cancelling an accommodation booking within 72 hours of the first day of the conference, or the full cost of their accommodation for non-attendance without notification. For international and interstate visitors arriving at Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport, the options for traveling to the Rendezvous Hotel are via shuttle bus or taxi. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Cost: $16.00 one way, $26.00 return.

There is a complimentary hotel shuttle bus to take you to your hotel from the city depot. Approximate taxi cost from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne CBD is Au$50.00. Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the banks of the Yarra River. Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. But beneath this sense of 'everything in its place' lies a restless creative energy, constantly pushing back at the city's seeming conservatism. The CBD is made up of precincts — distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover the banks of the Yarra or a busy CBD street. Extending around the bay are the inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram ride from the city centre, Melbourne's suburban neighbourhoods are a must-see for anyone wanting to know what life here is all about.

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