Amma's Australia Tour: SYDNEY 12 & 13 April, 2010
- Public Programs - 12 & 13 April
- Public Program "Devi Bhava" – 13 April (7pm)
Sydney Boys High School,
(1st Building through Gate 2), Gate 2 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills,
Sydney, NSW. (There is also access via the Sir Roden Cutler Gates on Anzac Parade).
Email: sydney@ammaaustralia.org.au
Telephone: (02) 9590 7935
Accommodation for Public Program
The following hotels/apartments are close to the venue.
All hotels are within approximately 20 minutes from the domestic airport. To obtain specific instructions on the most direct route from the airport to the hotel, go to http://maps.google.com.au/maps. Key in Start address: Sydney Domestic Airport, NSW, Australia. Then enter the address of the accommodation site at the End Address section.
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MERITON SERVICED APARTMENTS DANKS STREET (5 Star)
30 Danks Street (corner of South Dowling Street),
Waterloo NSW 2017
Phone: +61 2 8394 4200 Fax:+61 2 8394 4299
Reservations: +61 2 9277 1111 or 1800 214 822 (toll free Australia)
Email: bookings@meriton.net.au
Website: Click here to view website
Description: The Waterloo Serviced Apartments is one of the newest accommodation options in Sydney with a variety of dining and shopping facilities.
Large, self contained well appointed one and two bedroom apartments with all amenities (gym, pool, spa etc), secure parking. One bedroom suitable for two people, two bedroom suitable for 4 people. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.
Rates: Meriton has offered special rates for MA Centre for Sunday 11th April 2010 (arrival time) to Wednesday 14th April 2010 (departure time)
One bedroom apartment available for $120.00 per night (one double bed which can be split into two singles on request). Apartment total area = 38 square metres.
Two bedroom apartment available for $160.00 per night (two double beds which can be split four 4 singles on request). This apartment has two bathrooms available. Apartment total area= 96 square metres
All rooms are subject to availability.
To get the discount rate bookings can be made on their website using the following promotion code:
Promotion Code: MAA0410
To make a booking visit their website and enter your booking details along with the booking code. This will display the discounted rates. You can select the nights you wish to stay and continue to make a confirmed booking. If you wish to stay beyond the nights that are discounted select iFlexi rates and continue with the booking.
Bookings will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the 12 April. After this date it will be best available rate at the time of booking. At the time off booking full pre payment will be taken for the booking.
Photo identification matching the name of the booking must be presented at time of check in. A current driver's license or a passport are acceptable forms of photo ID.
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Proximity to venue: Under 1 kilometres
 Very close, within walking distance, or 5 minutes by car.
The apartments are approx 10-15 minutes drive from the airport.
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MEDINA APARTMENTS ON CROWN (4 Star)
359 Crown Street,
Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Phone: (02) 8302 1000 (Intl. +61 2 8302 1000) or Free call 1 300 633 462 (in Australia)
Email: moce@medina.com.au
Website: Click here to view website
Description: 84 fully equipped, one and two bedroom apartments with all facilities (gym, pool etc)
Rates: Rates provided depends on availability and how many people make bookings with the hotel.
approx $260 for two people (one bedroom apartment) if booked on line; $330 for 2-4 people (2 bedroom apartment - queen/king size bed and 2 singles) if booked on line. Extra person is charged $50. Cheaper rates may apply so compare all websites for booking online.
Proximity to venue: Approx 1.5 kilometres
 Approx 5 minutes by car, or 10 minute walk.
About 15-20 minutes from the domestic airport.
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THE HUGHENDEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL (4 Star)
14 Queen Street,
Woollahra, Sydney, NSW 2025
Phone: (02) 9363 4863 - (Intl. +61 2 9363 4863)
Fax: (02) 9362 0398 - (Intl. +61 2 9362 0398)
Email: reservations@hughendenhotel.com.au
Website: Click here to view Website
Description: Boutique, heritage hotel. 35 rooms: Deluxe King, King/Twin Single/Queen, restaurant and cafe
Check in: 2pm. Check out: 10am
Rates: These are special rates the hotel has offered to the MA Centre so when making a reservation mention Amma’s Program as the reason for your stay.
- Twin bedding rooms (two single beds) $148 per night
- $ 168 per night for Triple rooms (three single beds) or (king bed and 2 singles) or (2 singles & folding sofa). Booking early for triple rooms is necessary as there are not many available.
- The Hotel also has a room called The Retreat for people willing to share. This room has 3 interconnecting rooms, one with a queen bed, and the other 2 rooms both have single beds and trundle bed if needed. There is one ensuite attached to the room, and a second external bathroom across the corridor. The room has a small outside courtyard area and kitchenette facilities. Rate for this room is $228 per night.
- Cosy rooms are also available which are smalls rooms with a double bed and private ensuite for $98 per night.
The hotel offers limited, secure on site parking.
Proximity to venue: 1.8 km kilometres
 It is an easy and direct walk or 5 minutes in a taxi.
The Hughenden is 3kms from CBD (downtown Sydney).
It is 11 km and approx 20 minutes from the airport.
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CAPITOL SQUARE HOTEL (3.5 Star)
Cnr George and Campbell Streets,
Sydney, NSW
Phone:- (02) 9211 8633 (Intl. +61 2 9211 8633)
Email: reservations_capitolsquare@rydges.com
Website: Click here to view Website
Rates: The Capitol Hotel has offered special rates to the MA Centre so when making a reservation mention Amma’s Program as the reason for your stay.
- $115 per night for double rooms (one double bed) and twin rooms (two single beds) or $135 with breakfast for single or double.
- Queen rooms $125 (one queen bed) per night or $145 with breakfast for single or double.
- Family room $145 for three people (one double bed & one single bed) or $175 with breakfast for three people.
- Special rates are for the period from Sunday 11th to Wednesday 14th April. Rates including GST are available for sale until Sunday 14 March, thereafter "Best Available Rates" will apply. Rooms subject to availability.
Proximity to Venue: Approx 2 kilometres
Short drive to venue by car.
The hotel is located in the lower CBD of Sydney, close to Darling Harbour and China Town.
The hotel is 9.7 km and 15-20 minutes by car from the domestic airport. Air Connect Shuttle Bus from International & Domestic Airports from $12
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ADDISON HOTEL/MOTEL (3.5 Star)
147 Anzac Parade (between Todman Ave & Addison Street),
Kensington,
Sydney, NSW
Phone: (02) 9663 0600 - (Intl. +61 2 9663 0600) or free call 1 800 336 336 (in Australia)
Description: Good, budget accommodation. Rooms with basic cooking facilities, ensuite, balcony, breakfast service. Gym, restaurant. Off street parking. Some undercover parking available.
Rates: Special rates for MA Centre so when making a reservation mention Amma’s Program as the reason for your stay.
- Standard one double bed $110 per night.
- Standard twin room (1 double bed and a single ) $ 125 per night.
- Family room ( double bed plus 2 bunks for 4 people) room can accommodate 6 people for $170 per night or Family room (double bed plus double sofa and a bunk ) for $140 for 4 people per night or $ 115 for 5 people.
Check in: 12 noon. Check out: 10am
Proximity to venue: 2 kilometres
 Approx 5 by car or easy 15 minute walk.
Approx 7km and 10-15 minutes by car from the domestic airport ($25 taxi approx).
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THE GEMINI HOTEL (3 1/2 Star)
71 Belmore Rd,
Randwick NSW 2031
Phone: Toll Free 1800 222 300
Email: res@geminihotel.com.au
Website: www.geminihotel.com.au
Description: The Gemini Hotel has offered special rates to the MA Centre so when making a reservation mention Amma’s Program as the reason for your stay.
Location: The Hotel is located in the heart of Randwick Shopping Centre at 4 kms from the venue and 10 mins by car. Bus stop and taxi rank right outside the doorstep,
Rates: Single Room for one person (double bed) $115. Double or Twin share for two people $115. Triple Room for three people (1 double and 1 single bed) or 3 single beds $125. Family Room for 4 people (double and 2 singles beds) $ 135. Family room for 5 people (double plus 3 single beds) $145.
Check in: Check in time 2.00 pm. Check out time 10.00 am
Proximity to venue: Approx 3.5 kilometres
 Approx 5-10 minutes by car or 25 minute walk.
Approx 15 minutes by car from the domestic airport. Free transfer to/from Airport & Central Station subject to availability and valid on check in and check out only.
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Transport to Public Program
Directions: Sydney Domestic Airport to Sydney Boys High School, Moore Park
Amma’s Sydney programs will be held at Sydney Boys High School, Cleveland Street, Moore Park.
The venue is just over 8 kms (5 miles) from the domestic airport. It takes approximately 12 minutes by car/taxi. Fare from Airport to venue is approximately A$30.00 to A$35.00
Directions provided by Google Maps Australia ( www.maps.google.com.au/maps) are as follows:
- Head southeast on Qantas Drive towards O’Riordan Street
- Continue on Joyce Drive
- Slight left at General Holmes Drive
- Slight left to merge onto Eastern Distributor and continue for 6.4 km
- Take the exit towards Cleveland Street
- Turn right at Cleveland Street
- Sydney Boys High School is on the left 0.2 km from the turn off.
Directions: Train transport from the Airport to Central Station
The Airport Train to Central Station (which is the closest City Rail Station to Moore Park) takes 10 minutes to travel from Domestic Airport and 12 minutes from the International Airport Station.
Monday – Friday
Approximately 6 to 8 services operate every hour to the City from 5:19 am to 11.51pm weekdays except for Fridays with two additional services at 12:13 am and 12:43 am.
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays
3 to 4 services operate every hour to the City from 5:09 am to 11:45 pm except for Saturdays with three additional services at 12.01 am, 12:15am & 12: 45 am. Services to the airport operate from City Circle stations, Central Station and Airport & East Hills Line stations. All City Circle stations offer a direct service via the Airport Line.
Download City Circle airport rail link map (PDF 730kb).
Tickets
Tickets to/from airport stations are available from CityRail station. Airport stations are managed by
Airport Link Tickets fares are: adults $15.80 single, $24.00 return valid only to 4.00am next day.
Children : $10.40 single, $15.30 return
Return tickets
Travel to and return from one destination only. Return valid to 4.00am next day. Use our fare calculator to work out the price of your ticket
Directions: Bus Transport from Central Station to Sydney Boys High School
Access to Sydney Boys is via public bus from Cleveland Street (from Central or Eastern suburbs) or Anzac Parade (from City, Central and South-Eastern suburbs).
From Central Station (Eddy Ave)
From Stand C & D- take the 339, 372, 395, 393, 311, 378, 374, 376, 391 via Anzac Parade or Cleveland St to Moore Park.
When travelling via Anzac Parade get off at Sydney Boys stop, cross to the opposite side of the street and walk back to Gate 9 (Sir Roden Cutler Gate). Alternatively get off passed Lang St and walk to Cleveland St (continuation of Lang St) to Gate 2.
When travelling via Cleveland St get off at Sydney Boys High School stop which is passed South Dowling Street and go to gate 2, Main Entrance, in Cleveland Rd.
It helps if you check with driver, bus route and stops
Note
Bus routes and frequency change over the weekends, call Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.info for more information.
Taxis
Taxis Combined Services
Phone: 133 300
Silver Service Fleet
Phone: 133 100
RSL Ex-Servicesmen's Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd
Phone: +61 2 9581 1111
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 581
Hire Cars
www.hertz.com.au
Airport
Phone: 02 9669 2444
City
William Street/Corner of Riley Street, Sydney, NSW
Phone: 02 9360 6621
www.discountcar.com.au
Phone: 1300 200 400
www.bayswatercarrental.com.au
180 William Street, Kings Cross, Sydney NSW
Phone: 02 9360 3622
www.budget.com.au
AIRPORT TERMINAL
Phone: 02 9207 9165
93 William Street, Kings Cross, Sydney NSW
Phone: 02 8255 9600
www.thrifty.com.au
Kingsford Smith Airport
Phone: 1300 367 227
75 William Street,
Kings Cross, Sydney NSW
www.avis.com.au
Sydney Airport - SYD
Domestic and Intl Terminals, (Mascot), Sydney, NS 2020 , Australia
(61) 02 8374 2847
Sydney Kings Cross (Downtown) - SY4
200 William Street, (Corner William & Dowling), Sydney, NS 2011 , Australia
(61) 02-9357 2000
www.europcar.com.au
678 Botany Road,
Alexandria, Sydney, NSW
Phone: (02) 8374 2950
100 Murray Street,
Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Phone: (02) 9209 2840
Sydney Airport -
Terminal Building
Sydney Airport,
Sydney, NSW
Phone: (02) 9207 9400
Mercure Central,
818-820 George Street,
Sydney NSW
Phone: (02) 9212 4975
100 William Street,
Kings Cross, Sydney NSW
Phone: (02) 8255 9050
Venue Location & Map