International Workshop on Bionic Engineering 2024 & International Symposium on Nature-Inspired Technology 2024

Venue and Travel

 Location

Tyree Room, Level 1 of the John Niland Scientia Building (K-G19),The University of New South Wales
Address: G19 library Rd, Kensington, Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
Please download the UNSW Kensington Campus Map for reference.

 Hotel Recommendation

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Address: 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: +61 (02) 9228 9188
Approximate Cost/Night: AUD $250 - $350
Note: this hotel is 15-25 minutes from the conference venue


Campus hotel - AGSM Residential (G27)

The AGSM Residential at UNSW is a campus accommodation facility situated in the UNSW AGSM Building (a short walk from the conference venue). 40 rooms are available. 

Website: https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/hotel
Approximate Cost/Night: AUD $165

 

 Transportation

Airport to Wentworth hotel(public transport):

By Train:
Airport Link Service: Follow signs from the airport to take the T8 Airport & South Line from either the Domestic Airport station or the International Airport station, depending on your arrival terminal.
Destination: Alight at St James Station.
Duration: Approximately 20-25 minutes.
Frequency: Trains run approximately every 10 minutes.
Walking from St James: After alighting, it's a short walk (around 5-10 minutes) to the hotel. Exit the station and head south on George St, then take a right onto O'Connell St.
Fare: The train fare from Sydney Airport to the city includes a GatePass fee for passengers departing from the Domestic and International Airport stations. The total fare typically falls within the AUD $15-20 range.


Wentworth hotel to conference venue(public transport):
Walking to the Bus Stop:
Exit the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel and head towards Phillip Street.
Turn left onto Phillip Street and walk north towards Hunter Street.
Turn left onto Hunter Street and continue until you reach Elizabeth Street.
Turn right onto Elizabeth Street and walk to Stand E, Wynyard Station, Elizabeth Street, for bus services.
Taking the Bus:
Catch the 891 bus from Elizabeth Street near Hunter Street, Stand E.
Stay on the bus until you reach UNSW, which has stops on High Street opposite Gate 2 and Gate 8.
Walking from the Bus Stop to John Niland Scientia Building:
Get off at High Street opposite Gate 8.
Enter UNSW through Gate 8 and continue along the main walkway.
Follow the signs to the John Niland Scientia Building, which is centrally located within the campus.


Airport to UNSW Kensington:
Board the train on the T8 Airport & South Line towards the city.
Change at Central Station: Disembark at Central Station and exit towards Eddy Avenue.
Catch the 891 or 893 Bus: From Eddy Avenue, take the 891 or 893 bus, which goes directly to UNSW Kensington, stopping along High Street.
This route combines train and bus travel, offering a convenient way to reach UNSW from the airport. For real-time schedules and route updates, use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner.

 


AGSM Residential to conference venue:
Exit the AGSM Building and turn left onto the main pedestrian pathway.
Walk along the pathway, passing through the central part of the campus.
Continue until you reach the intersection with the Library Walk.
Turn right onto the Library Walk.
The Tyree Room is located in the John Niland Scientia building (G19), which you will find on your left along this path.