| Fremantle (or "Freo" to
the locals), is an atmospheric port of convict-constructed buildings and great pubs,
including the historic Sail and Anchor. It was established in 1829 as a port for
the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of
its early history. Fremantle is a major tourist attraction offering a fine crafts,
original music and theatre, exciting galleries, museums and bookshops. Along with maritime
history and extensive architectural conservation, the Arts have become a central part of
Fremantle life where visitors can discover the past and present. Fremantle is approximately 20 km
west of Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
Perth is the sunniest capital in
Australia and the most isolated one in the world. Beaches are fabulous, among the best of
any city in Australia. They face west so they catch the afternoon sun. The technical sessions will be held in the Plympton Room of the conference center of the Tradewinds Hotel, 59 Canning Highway, Fremantle, West Australia. The Plympton Room has commanding views over the pool, the Piazza and the Swan River. The hotel is located on the Swan River, a short walk to Fremantle City, 17km (20 minutes) to Perth City, 3km to the beach, and 28km to the airport. |
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| The Public Lecture and Panels will be held in the Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre (see Map Location N on interactive map) at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. The campus covers 227 hectares, about 15km (9miles) south of the City of Perth and 8km (5miles) east of Fremantle. The peaceful bushland setting with landscaped courtyards and gardens makes the Murdoch Campus one of the most beautiful universities in Australia. The grounds surrounding the University buildings have been landscaped to include predominantly Australian native trees and shrubs. The plants provide an interesting collection of Australian flora which is a distinctive attraction. |  Bush Court Murdoch University |
