Important Information for MPC 11 participants

Accommodation

Options available for accommodation, from the cheapest to more expensive options are:
a.       Bunk in with any of the postgrads in Adelaide - Free or minimal cost only. We will try to assist if you like this option.
b.      Stay at any of the youth/backpackers hostels to be found in the CBD - from AUD $16 per night (please go to www.hostels.com/adelaide/australia for more details and options. Make sure you choose ‘Prices displayed in AUD Australian Dollar’ on the Refine results pane on the left)
c.       Rent an apartment or holiday home with a few other people from your city/state (look up for options at www.takeabreak.com.au or www.wotif.com.au)
d.      Rent a hotel room on your own or share with another person (browse at www.wotif.com.au for a good deal)

Public Transport

For free public transport around Adelaide CBD - http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/free-city-services

Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions

Some of the places to go and see in and around Adelaide:

a. Windy Point Lookout (http://www.panoramicearth.com/2739/Adelaide/Windy_Point_Lookout_at_Night and http://wikimapia.org/5512036/Windy-Point-Lookout)

b. Morialta Conservation Park (http://www.southaustralia.com/9000408.aspx and http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Adelaide_Hills/Morialta_Conservation_Park)

c. Gorge Wildlife Park (http://www.southaustralia.com/9000035.aspx and http://www.gorgewildlifepark.com.au/index.html)

d. The Big Rocking Horse (http://www.southaustralia.com/9000648.aspx and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Rocking_Horse)

e. Whispering Wall (http://www.southaustralia.com/9001624.aspx)

f. Mount Lofty Summit (http://www.southaustralia.com/9000394.aspx)

g. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/Visit/Mount_Lofty_Botanic_Garden)

h. Historical Hahndorf (http://www.adhills.com.au/tourism/towns/hahndorf/ and http://lobethal.sa.au/visitor-info)