Venue
Step outside Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and enjoy Darling
Harbour.
This convention precinct offers delegates a wide choice of hotel accommodation,
an efficient transport network including light rail, monorail, ferry
and water taxi, and a selection of restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
One of Australia's great waterfront destinations, with attractive harbourside
promenade and parkland areas, Darling Harbour plays host to over 15
million international and local visitors every year.
Superb restaurants and hotels
Conference delegates can meet over some of the finest Australian cuisine
while enjoying water views at one of Darling Harbour's many restaurants.
Choose from a wide range of waterside restaurants at harbourside, Cockle
Bay Wharf or King Street Wharf, offering everything form tantalizing
seafood to prime Australian beef or international cuisine.
Wide selection of accommodation
Surrounding Darling Harbour are world-class budget hotels providing
a total of 2,600 rooms. Most of this accommodation is just a few minutes
stroll from our conference venue and the Central Business District.
Hotel Listing
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Convenient transport links
Darling Harbour is well serviced by all major transport services - buses,
trains, light rail, ferries, monorail and water taxis - linking it to
the rest of the city. Interstate and overseas delegates will appreciate
the convenience of Darling Harbour's central location, only 20-minutes
drive from Sydney Airport.
Darling Harbour's superb waterside location, dynamic atmosphere and
proximity to parking, transport and a wide range of accommodation options,
have earned it a reputation as Australia's premier location for major
functions and events.
Attractions - Darling Harbour
The Cockle Bay development, on the east side of Darling Harbour, incorporates
marina facilities and a host of international restaurants.
Movies become larger than life at the Panasonic IMAX Theatre. Home to
the world's largest cinema screen, IMAX at Darling Harbour adds a new
dimension to the cinema experience.
Visit the acclaimed Powerhouse Museum which provides a unique experience,
with collections and exhibitions including fashion, science, technology,
space, music and more. Then go head to head with a shark at the Sydney
Aquarium or see how the sea has influenced Australia and climb a nineteenth
century lighthouse at the National Maritime Museum.
For something more relaxing, explore a traditional Chinese Garden, where
you can wander around the winding pathways, ponds and waterfalls, and
enjoy traditional refreshments at the Teahouse.
Or just enjoy a walk around the foreshore and discover why Darling Harbour
is one of Sydney's premier attractions.
Enjoy Your Time In Darling Harbour
You can begin the day with breakfast at the Sydney Aquarium, amongst
coral reefs, colourful fish, penguins and sharks before experiencing
a traditional Aboriginal performance in one of Darling Harbour's beautiful
parks.
For lunch, depart Darling Harbour on a cruise vessel or a chartered
catamaran. You can enjoy the sea spray and sights of the main harbour
as they dine on board; or perhaps you would prefer to land on a remote
harbour beach or island for barbecued prawns and champagne. For a more
energetic harbour experience, thrill in the excitement of a jet boat
rice or race in a sailing regatta.
Spend the afternoon at the IMAX theatre or shopping at Harbourside's
100-plus specialty shops which offer distinctive, quality Australian
merchandise. Choose form boutique Australian wines, handcrafted glass
pieces, lambs wool jackets, 100% Australian cotton products, superb
gemstones, pottery carvings, authentic Aboriginal art and artifacts,
and more.
Wind down at the end of your day with pre-dinner drinks and canapés
aboard the Australian National maritime Museum's HMAS Vampire, amongst
a design technology exhibit at the Powerhouse Museum, in the magical
Chinese Garden of Friendship or on the Sydney Monorail for a uniquely
themed moving party.
Your dinner options are endless, from themed events at the Sydney Convention
& Exhibition Centre or one of Darling Harbour's many hotels, to
a progressive dinner incorporating the city's premier waterside restaurants.
For a memorable incentive gala, consider an outdoor spectacular featuring
laser shows and fireworks over the harbour with the backdrop of the
spectacular Sydney skyline.
Darling Harbour's dynamic atmosphere, convenient harbourside location
and range of activities guarantee the success of the Inaugural International
Conference on Longevity being an enjoyable event.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC), Darling Harbour,
is the largest and most technologically advanced facility in Australia.
It has been purpose built to host a spectrum of conferences, international
congresses, exhibitions, gala events, product launches and small meetings.
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is unique because of its
ideal location within the Darling Harbour convention area. It is only
five minutes from Sydney's city centre and within walking distance of
restaurants, shops, and a range of accommodation and entertainment facilities.
www.scec.com.au
Large scale conference facilities
A world-class facility, the SCEC offers 30 superbly designed and equipped
meeting and function rooms, two auditoriums - one seating up to 3,500
and the other seating 1,000, as well as a banquet hall seating up to
1,600 and Sydney's largest ballroom seating 1,000. In addition, 30,000
square metres of exhibition space are available. Smaller rooms are available
for intimate dinners and the exhibition halls are perfect for large-scale
events.
The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, in the heart of Darling
Harbour, is Australia's premier conference venue.
