Qantas is delighted to be the exclusive airline partner for the AACB Conference 2019 being held in Melbourne. Qantas is offering registered delegates and travel partner's special discounted airfares which are easily booked online via the dedicated booking portal on your conference registration travel page. When booking, use the allocated code AACB19 to access these airfares.

Qantas is Australia's largest domestic and international airline and is widely regarding as the world's leading long distance airline. With a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, and world class customer service; we look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne.  

Melbourne Airport is only 25-minutes' drive from Melbourne's city centre and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The airport accommodates all major airlines with many direct flights throughout the day. Please make your own booking on your preferred airline. There are a range of travel options making the quick trip from Melbourne Airport to your accommodation from the dedicated Skybus service to taxis, Uber, car hire and limousine services. .  

Skybus Southbank Docklands Express offers an easy and cost-effective way to travel from Melbourne Airport to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the Novotel Melbourne South Wharf. This is a direct airport continuous looped service operating 7am–7pm with a 30-minute frequency on weekdays and hourly service on weekends, 365 days a year.

The dedicated bus stop is located at T4 at Melbourne Airport. The bus stop closest to MCEC / Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is Stop 6 - Clarendon Street slip lane outside MCEC.

Cost is $19.75 one way or $38 return and includes free Wi-Fi. Tickets can be purchased online or at the SkyBus ticket booth.  More information: https://www.skybus.com.au/southbank-docklands-express/

Alternatively, a taxi or Uber will cost you around $55 - $65, subject to time of day.