Accommodation

We have made block reservations at the Mercure Resort and at two nearby hotels, Harrigan's and the Leisure Inn. We have negotiated special rates for this meeting so when making the reservation please make sure to mention that you will be attending the conference organised by CSIRO.

Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens

We have reserved 70 rooms at the Mercure Resort. There are four room types and all can be either single occupancy ($166 per night) or twin occupancy ($182 per night). This rate includes a full hot country style breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The room types are (click here for more details):

  • Studio rooms - Beautifully appointed and spacious, the Studio Room boasts contemporary design with natural, muted colour tones. Studio Rooms are available in king or twin bedding configurations and also feature a private balcony.
  • Superior rooms - Upgrade to a stunning Superior Room and revel in the comfort of a gorgeous sunken bath, set beneath a glass atrium. These rooms all have king spilt beds, with a private courtyard and are available as single, twin, or double occupancy.
  • Deluxe rooms - Experience the truly upscale and spoil yourself in the elegant Deluxe Room. With a personal spa bath and private terrace, these rooms feature a magnificent king size bed and contemporary design. All rooms are available as single, twin, or double occupancy.
  • Suites - Individually designed and decorated with stylish antiques and tasteful art pieces, these rooms offer a standard of luxury that is second to none. Featuring 15-foot cathedral ceilings, dining areas, fireplaces and spacious living areas. Some suites boast a private terrace overlooking the Mediterranean style pool area and gardens. All suites feature a king bed and are available as single or double occupancy.

To make a reservation at the Mercure Resort, call Reservations on +61 2 4998 2000 or email them at reservations @ mercurehuntervalley.com.au. Make sure to mention that you will be attending the conference organised by CSIRO.



Harrigan's Accommodation

We have reserved 20 Studio rooms at the nearby Harrigan's, which is a short walk (10 mins) to the Mercure Resort along a paved footpath.

Each Studio room comes with comfortable king and single bedding in spacious surrounds. All studio rooms have an en-suite with shower, a private balcony or terrace looking out onto the beautiful vineyards and Brokenback Mountains and undercover car parking space right outside your door. There are 2 rooms offering disabled facilities. Maximum is 4 guests including a rollaway bed. The studio rooms are $136 per night without breakfast or $156 per night including a full hot breakfast. When booking please indicate whether or not you'd like breakfast included.

To make a reservation at Harrigan's, call Reservations on +61 2 4998 4300 or email them at harrigans @ hvg.com.au. Make sure to mention that you will be attending the conference organised by CSIRO.



Leisure Inn

We have reserved 10 1-bedroom studios and 10 2-bedroom apartments at the Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill. The Leisure Inn is located across the road from the Mercure Resort, a short 5 min walk.

The Studio rooms feature a min-kitchenette with microwave oven and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have en-suites with a corner spa tub. The 2-bedroom apartments are in individual villas and have separate bedrooms with queen beds, kitchen facilities, and an en-suite with a corner spa tub. The 1-bedroom studios are $117 per night while the 2-bedroom apartments are $255 per night.

To make a reservation at the Leisure Inn, call Reservations on +61 2 4998 7000 (or free call 1800 136 922 within Australia) or email them at pokolbin @ leisureinnhotels.com. Make sure to mention that you will be attending the conference organised by CSIRO. The code for the bookings is: CCSI.

After the meeting

Note that the weekend immediately after our meeting is a holiday long weekend in NSW (9-11 June) and the vineyards are a popular tourist destination. If you'd like to stay in the vineyards after the meeting the quoted rates unfortunately will not apply. You will need to make a separate booking for any additional time spent in the region after the meeting.

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