General information 

Melbourne
Melbourne provides the setting for the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting. The newly completed Crown Conference Centre will provide state of the art services will provide an excellent venue, and restaurants, parks and shops and hotels to suit all budgets are all within easy walking distance. For more information on Melbourne and things to do, please click here.

Weather
Melbourne could provide something for everyone in December, as the weather can be quite varied. Expect daytime temperatures between 20C and 30C, and you should be covered! 

Conference Venue 
Crown Conference Centre
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Victoria

Access is either via the Crown Promenade Hotel (easiest if on foot/taxi) or the Crown Centre Carpark

Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Blue
Jetstar

Taxi
Please call 13 33 00 to book a taxi.

Public Transport
For information on public transport please click here.

Parking
Parking is available within the Crown Car Park.

 Car rentals
Budget
Avis
Thrifty
Eurpocar
Hertz

Conference desk
Registration and enquiries will be at the conference desk located in the Foyer. Meetings First staff will be in attendance from Tuesday to Friday. Times to be advised at a later date.

Messages
A message board will be located near the conference desk.

Special needs
If you have any special requirements, perhaps relating to diet, mobility, please indicate on the registration form or call Meetings First.