The Symposium will be held at the Esplanade Hotel on the corner of Marine Terrace and Essex St in Fremantle.

The Esplanade Hotel is one of Fremantle's iconic heritage listed buildings and was recently refurbished, making it one of Western Australia's premier conference venues.

Fremantle holds a unique place in Western Australian history and is one of Australia's major port cities. At the mouth of the Swan River, the area is of cultural significance to indigenous people. This relaxed and historic port city has a diverse mix of old and new and the range of activities available for all ages is endless.

Tour the streets and discover art and craft galleries and the famous Fremantle Markets. Sample boutique beers in one of the nearby brewery pubs or enjoy seeing the sun set over the ocean.

Fremantle is within easy reach of the beaches of the Indian Ocean, Rottnest Island and Western Australia's capital, Perth with the Margaret River wine region only a few hours away.

Airport transfers: Taxi fare to Fremantle is around A$50 from Perth Domestic Airport. Travelling time by car is approximately 45 minutes. Coach transfers to Fremantle operate 24 hours daily to suit flight arrival and departure times. Bookings can be made by calling the Fremantle Shuttle on +61 8 9335 1614 or emailing rez@fremantleairportshuttle.com.au.

Please note that all conference and accommodation enquiries should be directed to the secretariat: Promaco Conventions on telephone: +61 8 9332 2900, facsimile +61 8 9332 2911 or email: promaco@promaco.com.au.

website links

Visit Fremantle: www.visitfremantle.com.au

Fremantle Visitor Centre: www.fremantlewa.com.au

Fremantle Focus: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au

Rottnest Island: www.rottnest.wa.gov.au

Self-Guided Urban Trails in Fremantle: www.fremantletrails.com.au

What's On in Perth and Fremantle: www.whatson.com.au

Tourism Western Australia: www.westernaustralia.com