20-22 May 2013, Sydney, Australia
Travel
The Venue
The workshop will be held at CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) division in Marsfield, Sydney. The Marsfield Lecture Theater is located between Epping and Macquarie University, some 20 Km from the Center of Sydney. The full address is given below, with a map showing the exact location of the venue.
CSIRO
Corner of Vimiera & Pembroke Roads
Marsfield NSW 2122
Australia
At the Airport
Kingsford Smith (IATA:SYD) is Sydney's International Airport. It is located 13 km south of the City Center and 32 km from Marsfield Lecture Theater. At the transportation page of their website you can find all the information for travelling from and to the airport.
• By Taxi
Taxi fares can be found at the Transport for New South Wales website. You can calculate taxi fares using the Taxi Fare Calculator.
• By Train
The Airport and East Hills Train Line stops at both the Domestic and International Terminals and provides a fast link to the City Center. Special Fares apply and a single ticket from the Airport to the City Center costs $15.40 (AUD), while a single ticket to Epping or Macquarie University costs $16.80 (AUD).
Public Transport
There is no train station very close to the venue but there are a number of buses that connect Marsfield with the City Center and the nearest train stations (Epping or Macquarie University both 5-10 minutes by bus).
• By Train
The Northern Line (Red Line on all public transport maps and on the map on the right) is the line serving the stations closer to the venue (Epping and Macquarie University). It is a circular line, starting from Hornsby, moving south to Epping and Macquarie University, then to Chatswood and south to the City Center, east to Strathfield and back to Epping where it terminates and closes the loop.
The Newcastle and Central Coast line trains (Silver Line) also stop at Epping station. They are limited-stop and faster services between Epping and the Central Station.
Trains run approximately every 15 min from 5:00 am to midnight, although Friday and Saturday services run until later. The NSW CityRail website has a Trip planner and a Timetable Search. A map of Sydney's train network can be found here.
• By Bus
Timetables and route maps for buses can be found at the Sydney Buses website. The tables below show the buses from the closest train stations (Epping and Macquarie University) to CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS). First Column is the Route Number, the starting and terminal points of the bus route, the stop you should board at and the stop you should alight at.
From Macquarie Centre To CASS:
| Number | From - To | Board at | Alight at |
| 140 | Manly to Epping (Limited Stops) | Macquarie Centre Stand D | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 288 | City Centre to Epping | Macquarie Centre Stand D | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 290 | City Centre to Epping | Macquarie Centre Stand D | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 292 | City Centre to Marsfield | Macquarie Centre Stand D | Vimiera Rd near Epping Rd |
| 295 | Macquarie Ctr to North Epping | Macquarie Centre Stand D | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 630 | Macquarie Park to Blacktown | Macquarie Centre Stand E | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| M54 | Macquarie Park to Parramatta | Macquarie Centre Stand A | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
From CASS To Macquarie Centre:
| Number | From - To | Board at | Alight at |
| 140 | Epping to Manly (Limited Stops) | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand C |
| 288 | Epping to City Center | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand C |
| 290 | Epping to City Centre | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand C |
| 292 | Marsfield to City Centre | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand C |
| 295 | North Epping to Macquarie Ctr | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Herring Rd near Waterloo Rd |
| 630 | Blacktown to Macquarie Park | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand E |
| M54 | Parramatta to Macquarie Park | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Macquarie Centre Stand C |
From Epping Station To CASS:
| Number | From - To | Board at | Alight at |
| 140 | Epping to Manly (Limited Stops) | Cambridge Str near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 288 | Epping to City Centre | Cambridge Str near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 290 | Epping to City Centre | Cambridge Str near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 295 | North Epping to Macquarie Ctr | Cambridge Str near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| 630 | Blacktown to Macquarie Park | Beecroft Rd near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
| M54 | Parramatta to Macquarie Park | Beecroft Rd near Epping Stn | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd |
From CASS To Epping Station
| Number | From - To | Board at | Alight at |
| 140 | Manly to Epping (Limited Stops) | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Cambridge Str near Oxford Str |
| 288 | City Centre to Epping | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Cambridge Str near Oxford Str |
| 290 | City Center to Epping | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Cambridge Str near Oxford Str |
| 295 | Macquarie Ctr to North Epping | Vimiera Rd near Epping Rd | Cambridge Str near Oxford Str |
| 630 | Macquarie Park to Blacktown | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Beecroft Rd near Epping Stn |
| M54 | Macquarie Park to Parramatta | Epping Rd near Vimiera Rd | Beecroft Rd near Epping Stn |
Bus Stop Maps
The following maps are from the areas around CASS, Epping Station and Macquarie University Station (Macquarie Centre). Click on each link for a larger version of the maps. The bus stops, and if you click on them, their names as they appear on the above tables and the buses that stop at each of them are also included in these maps.
View bus stops around CSIRO in a larger map.
View bus stops around Macquarie Center in a larger map.
View bus stop around Epping Station in a larger map.
Tickets
Details on the ticket for buses, trains, ferries and available passes can be found here.
Visa
Details regarding visa requirements when visiting Australia can be found at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website. If you need a Visa, please contact your Australian Embassy/Consulate. A complete list of Australian Embassies and Consulates worldwide can be found at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.