N1501=03-0084 INFORMATION FOR MARCH-APRIL 2004 WG21/WG14 MEETINGS IN SYDNEY, NSW AUSTRALIA P.J. Plauger Dinkumware, Ltd. pjp@dinkumware.com The meetings will actually be held in the town of Coogee (pronounced like `could she' after three cans of Fosters). It is a seaside resort town in the southeastern suburbs of Sydney. Tana and I lived there for a month when we first moved to Australia in 1991. I can report that it has a fine beach, a funky atmosphere, and easy access to downtown Sydney, the airport, etc. The locals almost speak English, so you can probably get by with a phrase book such as "How to Speak 'Strine." Here is the information provided by Catherine Hickie of Whitesmiths Australia Pty. Ltd., who will be hosting both meetings. P.J. Plauger -------- The 2004 C/C++ standards meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia and will be hosted by Whitesmiths Australia. The dates are: WG21/C++ 21-26 March WG14/C 29 March - 2 April If you book early enough the special "Whitesmiths" conference rate of $AUD 205.00 (approx. $USD 130.00) per room per night will apply. All rooms have ocean views. The rate also applies for pre and post conference accommodation, is inclusive of tax, and is for single, twin, or double occupancy. Breakfast is an additional $AUD 15.00 per person per day. Please book early -- preferably before end of December 2003. Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Sydney is directly opposite Coogee Beach with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Coogee is just six kilometres from Sydney Airport and eight kilometres to Sydney Central Business District. To make a reservation please contact the hotel directly by email at reservations@crowneplazacoogee.com.au, or by telephone at +61 2 9315 7600. Be sure to ask for the "Whitesmiths" rate. To secure the booking you will need to provide a credit card number. For more information on this venue and surrounds please access their website at: http://www.coogeebeach.sydney.crowneplaza.com/ Transfers to the Hotel: Transfers from the airport and the city centre are by taxi, bus. and charter limousine service. Bus Services: 'Eastern Suburbs Shuttle' from airport to Coogee Beach. 'Bondi Explorer' bus from Coogee Beach to city and eastern suburbs. Bus 372 from Coogee Beach to Central Railway Station. Bus 373 from Coogee Beach to Circular Quay. Distances to/from the Hotel: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD): 6 kilometres - 20 minutes drive NE CBD: 7 kilometres - 25 minutes drive Railway Station : 4 kilometres - 20 minutes drive Beach - one minute walking Shops: 0.5 kilometres - two minutes walking Sydney City Centre: 7 kilometres Prince of Wales Hospital: 2.8 kilometres Randwick Racecourse: 3 kilometres Sydney Showground: 4.8 kilometres Centennial Park: 3 kilometres Sydney Cricket Ground: 5 kilometres University of NSW: 3.5 kilometres Historic La Perouse: 6 kilometres Nine golf courses within 5 kilometres