Spring in Sydney

If you're thinking of coming to the conference this year - then there's no better place to be than in Sydney in Spring. The weather is beautiful and there's lots to do! You can get around the city either on foot or by train or bus. For transport info: www.131500.com.au

Here's a map of where the State Library of NSW is:

As you can see, the Library is just across the road from the Royal Botanical Gardens , and short stroll to the Art Gallery of NSW and the Sydney Opera House. Picnic basket lunches will be provided to make the most of the (hopefully) beautiful days.

The State Library will have a number of exhibitions on at the time which you can peruse during break times. Go to: www.sl.nsw.gov.au for more information.

The Macquarie Street walk is literally on the doorstep of the Library, where many of Sydney's most historic and beautiful buildings stand. The area features a number of great cafes, bars and restaurants including:

• Opera Bar: www.operabar.com.au
• The Blight Bar and Bistro: www.thebligh.com.au
• The Lindt Café: sydney.citysearch.com.au/profile?id=20110005
• Chifley Plaza : www.chifleyplaza.com.au
  
  
• You can catch some live music at:
  
  • Macquarie Hotel: www.macquariehotel.com
  • the Gaelic Club: www.thegaelicclub.com
  • the City Recital Hall: www.cityrecitalhall.com
  • the Soup Plus (Sydney's longest running jazz venue): www.soupplus.com.au

What's On

• The Vanguard plays host to the greats of Australian and international music: www.thevanguard.com.au
• Kate Miller-Heidke at the basement on Thursday 5 October: www.thebasement.com.au/club/buytix.asp
• Events at the Royal Botanical Gardens: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
• Events at the Sydney Opera House: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
• Events at the Art Gallery of NSW: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
• Events at the Sydney Observatory: www.sydneyobservatory.com.au
• Event at the Art Gallery of NSW - Art of Music Exhibition
  www.artofmusic.com.au