Travel Guide — 2023 EO Sydney University

Flight Information
Ground Transportation
Weather/Dress
About
Etiquette
Language
Currency
Electricity
Telephones
Entry Requirements and Visas
Health
Diet

Flight Information

We recommend you fly into Sydney Airport, SYD. Sydney Airport is located just 8km from the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) and driving takes about 25 minutes in light traffic.

Ground Transportation

Taxi: Taxi service is widely available at the Sydney Airport. The cost from the airport to Sydney CBD will cost about $45-$55 one way.

Uber: You can now schedule rides with Uber. For more information visit their website here.

Shuttle: For shuttle, limousine, etc, visit Redy2go online (or arrivals level of T1 and T2 terminals).

Car Rentals: Sydney Airport has several car rental companies located at the arrivals level T1 International and T2/T3 Domestic terminals. Search their site here to compare the best deals.

Train: Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level. To use this service, you will need to purchase an Opal Card from the station, Relay or WH Smith.

Opal Card
Airport Link
Transport NSW Trip Planner

Airport transfers via Royale Travel

The hospitality team has arranged airport transfers at a discounted rate on your behalf through Royale Travel.

Special EO deal: Mention “Entrepreneurs 2023” in the special request field then Royale Travel will provide a complimentary upgrade to a Luxury Sedan (e.g. Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Audi) when booking the Executive Sedan (Holden Caprice) option.

If you are interested in booking an airport transfer to and from the airport, you can:

Book online here.
Email [email protected] with your name, mobile number, and flight details.
Call the Customer Service Hotline +61 2 9660 3666

Pre-booking is required and can be done up to five days before travel.

Find more information about other methods of ground transportation here.

Weather/Dress

Weather

Sydney has a pleasantly mild climate. The average temperature in the months of November and December is between 26-27 degrees Celcius (78-80 degrees Fahrenheit).

Dress Code

The dress code for the daytime meetings at the hotel is business casual. Since rain is a possibility for the month of November and December, a rain jacket and umbrella are recommended items to pack.

Men’s Dress Code GlossaryBusiness casual– Nice slacks, collared shirtsSmart casual – Seasonal sport coat or blazer and slacks or nice jeans, dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt Women’s Dress Code Glossary Business casual– Nice slacks, skirt, blouseSmart casual – Dress, skirt and dressy top, dressy pants outfit, nice jeans and dressy top

*Remember to bring a sweater to the University. The hotel and other venues will be air-conditioned, and it is recommended that you wear some layers in order to be comfortable in the meeting rooms.

About Sydney, Australia

Time Zone: Sydney NSW, Australia (GMT+11)

Please check www.timeanddate.com to determine what time it is in your home city.

Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

For currency converter tools, please visit Oanda.com or XE.com.

Etiquette

For etiquette information, please reference:

Language

English is the official language of the 2023 EO Sydney University.

Currency

The Australian dollar (sign: $; code: AUD), is the official currency of Austrailia. The AUD comes in plymer (plastic) notes of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Coins are in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent denominations as well as $1 and $2 denominations. To check the current exchange rate for your currency, go to http://www.xe.com/.

MasterCard and Visa are both commonly accepted in Australia followed by Diners Club cards, accepted in many places, as well as limited acceptance of American Express. Discover credit card is generally NOT accepted in Australia. Credit card issuers commonly charge anywhere from 1% to 3% for purchases made in other countries. Before traveling, contact the bank that issued your credit card or debit card and ask about their fees. Debit cards normally have lower fees, but be sure to check all your options. You’ll rarely get charged extra by a store in Australia for using a credit card to make a purchase; however you can look for signs or ask the cashier before using your card just to be safe.

ATMs are available throughout Australia. When you contact your bank before traveling, ask if they partner with any banks in Australia that will allow you to use their ATMs without a charge. Before traveling to Australia, be sure to contact your bank and inform them that you will be traveling and using your credit card overseas. If you fail to inform your bank of your travel plans, your card may be put on hold and you will not have immediate access to your account!

Stay Connected

The country code for Sydney is +612. When dialing a US number from abroad, be sure to dial +1 before the area code and number. The national emergency number in Sydney is 112 and 000.

Please contact your individual mobile phone service provider for information about international plans. Mobile phones are widely used throughout Sydney. Call your service provider before arriving to determine if you should purchase an international roaming plan.

Wi-Fi is available either under payment or for free in some public places such as coffee shops/ bistros, airports, restaurants, and some hotels. The strength and speed of the signal may vary and you may need to ask for login information.The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type I. You may also need a voltage converter so you should consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter. Be extra careful with certain appliances because of the difference in frequency. Check out the following picture:

Entry Requirements and Visas

Anyone who is not an Australian citizen, with the exception of New Zealand citizens, needs a valid visa to enter and spend time in Australia.

The type of visa you will need depends on how long you wish to stay in Australia and what you want to do during your stay.

Please check your visa requirements as soon as possible because the process can often be lengthy. Visit the official visa request page for instructions and requirements based on your home country.

For more information, visit http://www.discoversydney.com.au/international/visas.html

Health

Hepatitis A outbreaks occur throughout the world and sometimes in countries with a low risk for Hep A. You can get Hep A through contaminated food or water in Australia, so talk to your doctor to see if the Hep A vaccine is right for you. There is no risk of Yellow Fever in Australia. The government of Australia requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. We recommend checking this list to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine: Countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission.

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.You can find more health and safety recommendations for Sydney from the Centers for Disease Control(CDC).

Dietary Restrictions

Please notify us of any dietary restrictions during registration so that your needs are accommodated at the University. To edit any dietary restrictions or input new dietary restrictions, go to the event page and click “Modify Registration.” You will be able to edit or enter dietary information and click “Save.” If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to visit this website and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to effectively communicate your needs while traveling.