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SPIE Smart Nano-Micro Materials and Devices 4 - 7 December 2011
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia

Information you'll need before and during the conference


On this page:
 • Hotel information
 • Visa and Letters of Invitation
 • Swinburne University / Hawthorn Campus
 • Learn more about Australia
 • Unsecured items policy


Hotel Information:
 • The closest and newly opened Quest Hawthorn Hotel and the newly refurbished Glenferrie Hotel are both basically on campus.

It's easy to make other hotel reservation with Hotel.com.au 
The Hawthorn campus is about 10 km east of downtown Melbourne.

Visa and Letters of Invitation:
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Visa applications are mandatory for all Australian visitors.
View information about visas or passport requirements.

 • If you need a travel visa, begin the visa application process now. You need to allow a minimum of 6 weeks processing time. 

Information about Swinburne University/Hawthorn Campus:
 • View the Swinburne University/Hawthorn Campus
 • Parking
There is no on-campus parking available for visitors to the University. However there are a number of commercial car parks within a very short walk. Metered street parking is also available around the city campus. Please note, time limits and clearway restrictions apply.
 • Public Transport
The campus is approximately a one minute walk from Glenferrie station. Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein train lines from the city travel to Glenferrie station in 10 minutes. Tram No.16 Kew to St Kilda Beach stops on Glenferrie Road, where shops, food outlets and ATMs are also located. Bus No. 624 Kew-Chadstone – Oakleigh (via Carnegie), travels along Auburn Rd about 10 minute walk to campus.
 • Glenferrie Road (St Kilda Beach tram stop) has shops, food outlets, and ATMs.

Information about Australia:
 • Learn more about Melbourne (online)
 • Electricity
The electrical current in Australia is 240/250 volts AC 50Hz. The Australian 3-pin power outlet is different from many countries including Asia, so some visitors may need an adaptor socket. If your appliances are 100V, check if there is a 110/240V switch. If not, you will also need a voltage converter. Universal outlets for 240V or 100V shavers are found in most leading hotels.

Unsecured Items Policy
Personal belongings such as briefcases, backpacks, coats, book bags, etc. should not be left unattended in meeting rooms or public areas.  These items will be subject to removal by security upon discovery.

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