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Pushing the
Boundaries: Facilitation Frontiers
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst - New South Wales, Australia 26-28 November 2008
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TRANSPORT OPTIONS
See also Accommodation Options
Bathurst is accessible by road, rail or air. Participants are encouraged to use public transport services such as rail, road coach, or air. If travelling by car, participants are encouraged to pool travel with others.
The Conference venue is the Centre for Professional Development (CPD) at Charles Sturt University, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst. On-campus accommodation is adjacent to the CPD.
Distance from City Centre about 2km (1.25 miles)
Distance from Bathurst Railway Station about 3km (1.9 miles)
Distance from Bathurst Airport about 10km (6.25 miles)
Bathurst by road
Around 2.5 hours (207km or 130 miles) from Sydney, via the Great Western Highway and M4 Motorway through Katoomba or via Bells Line of Road through Richmond
About 3.25 hours (254km or 160 miles) from Canberra via the Barton Highway then Hume Highway then Lachlan Valley Way through Cowra and then through Blayney
About 2.5 hours (206km or 130 miles) from Dubbo via the Mitchell Highway through Wellington and Orange
See also the Bathurst District Touring page
Bathurst by rail
Countrylink operates daily XPT rail services - Sydney to Dubbo service (about 3.5 hours)
Trains operate between Sydney Central Station and Bathurst Station (end of Keppel St)
Departure Sydney ~7am arrival Bathurst ~10.45am / Departure Bathurst ~5.15pm arrival Sydney ~8.50pm
(Note: These times are indicative only & subject to change - refer to CountryLink timetables)
CountryLink operates daily coach/CityRail services from Sydney (about 4.25 hours)
Coaches between Bathurst and Lithgow, CityRail services between Lithgow and Sydney Central Station
Four to five services daily Mon to Fri (some express coaches); two Sat, Sun and Public Holidays
Tel: 13-22-32 (within Australia) or +61-2-6334-8600
email: bookings@countrylink.nsw.gov.au Web: www.countrylink.info/
Depending on numbers, shuttle transport may be available between the railway station and the venue, in association with XPT rail services. Numbers are limited, and you will need to provide the convenors with prior notice of your Bathurst arrival/departure times. No fee is charged, as this is considered to be public transport provided as part of the Sustainability Policy ('Lighten the Load').
Bathurst by air
Rex (Regional Express) operate daily connections from Sydney (40 mins flight plus ground travel)
Tel: 13-17-13 (within Australia) or +61-2-6393-5550 Web: www.rex.com.au
Flight arrivals at Bathurst ~9am, ~5pm, ~8pm /
Flight departures to Sydney ~6.30am, ~9.30am, ~4.45pm, ~5.35pm
(Note: These times are indicative only & subject to change - refer to Rex timetables)
Depending on numbers, shuttle transport may be available between the airport and the venue in association with Rex flights. Numbers are limited, and you will need to provide the convenors with prior notice of your Bathurst arrival/departure times. No fee is charged, as this is considered to be public transport provided as part of the Sustainability Policy ('Lighten the Load').
Around Bathurst
All streets in Bathurst have 50km/hr speed limit unless otherwsie marked
Local Bus - Jones Bros tel: +61-2-6331-2744 (timetables available from Visitor Information Centre)
The closest bus stop to the Conference venue is outside the Mini-mart just up the road.
Bathurst Taxi - tel: 131-008 (local) or +61-2-6331-1511
Enquiries can be directed to:
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (Kendall Ave & Great Western Highway) Open 7 days 9am-5pm
tel: +61-2-6332-1444 fax: +61-2-6332-2333 Freecall within Australia: 1800-68-1000
email: visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Web: www.visitbathurst.com.au
