Flights and Accommodation

Accommodation

The Novotel Geelong Waterfront is a contemporary, full-service 4-star hotel located on the Geelong waterfront and serves as the conference venue. Centrally positioned in the heart of Geelong’s CBD, the hotel is within walking distance of the waterfront promenade, Eastern Beach, retail precincts, restaurants and cafés. Its location provides convenient access to public transport, with Geelong Railway Station nearby offering direct services to Melbourne, and straightforward road connections to Avalon Airport and Melbourne Airport.

Novotel Geelong Waterfront

  • 10–14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC 3220
  • Phone: +61 (03) 5273 1000
  • Website: https://www.novotelgeelong.com.au
  • Tip: Rooms at the conference venue are limited. Early booking is recommended.

Alternative Accommodation

A range of alternative accommodation options is available within walking distance or a short taxi ride of the venue, including serviced apartments and hotels across the Geelong CBD and waterfront.

Flights - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine - MEL)

Melbourne Airport is approximately 85 km from Geelong (around 1 hour by car). Serviced by all major domestic and international airlines. Direct car hire, shuttle services and public transport connections are available to Geelong.

Airport Shuttle Bus

Gull Airport Service operates a scheduled shuttle service between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Geelong. Services operate daily (except Christmas Day). Multiple departures are scheduled throughout the day. Pick-up and drop-off points are located at Melbourne Airport terminals and central Geelong locations. Travel time is approximately 1–1.25 hours, depending on traffic. Tickets must be booked in advance via the Gull Airport Service website.

Flights – Avalon Airport (AVV)

Avalon Airport is the closest airport to Geelong, located approximately 20 km from the city centre (around 25 minutes by car). Regular domestic services operate from Sydney and Brisbane. Ground transport options include taxis, rideshare services and car hire.

By Train

Geelong is well serviced by V/Line regional rail services from Melbourne. Trains depart regularly from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. Travel time is approximately 55–70 minutes. Geelong Railway Station is a short walk or taxi ride from the Novotel.

By Car

Geelong is approximately 75 km south-west of Melbourne. Travel via the Princes Freeway (M1). Typical travel time is around 1 hour, depending on traffic. Parking is available near the waterfront and at nearby public car parks. Note: From central Geelong, taxis and rideshare services provide a short transfer to the conference venue, Novotel Geelong Waterfront.