GALA DINNER TRANSPORT

For those attending the Gala Dinner on Thursday 21 November 2024, please read the below transport options.

Option 1
A few free buses will be provided by the Conference for those who are at the Sydney Masonic Centre attending the last Technical Session. There will be five buses which will leave from the Bus Stop – Stand F on Castlereagh Street by the Museum Station. The bus company steward will be at the Conference venue after 5:30pm to guide delegates to the buses.

The first bus will depart at 5:45pm and the last bus at 6:30pm. These buses will not be able to cater for everyone attending the Gala Dinner.

Option 2
The most convenient option is to take Uber from the Sydney Masonic Centre to the Shangri-La Sydney. The journey will cost approximately AU$20.00-25.00 and 10-12 minutes.

Option 3
Take the train from Museum Station (a few minutes’ walk from the Sydney Masonic Centre) to either Wynyard or Circular Quay station, and then walk to Shangri-La Sydney (about 5 minutes’ walk).

Return to hotels from the Gala Dinner
Four complimentary buses will operate from Shangri-La Sydney to:

  • Route 1: to World Square area (e.g. Rydges and Ibis hotels) – two buses departing at 10.30pm and 11.00pm
  • Route 2: to Hyde Park area (e.g. Pullman Hotel) – two buses departing at 10.30pm and 11.00pm

These buses will not be able to cater for everyone departing the Gala Dinner.