Accommodation and Travel
Sydney offers an extensive amount of accommodation options for visitors to Pacific 2008. Visitors choosing to stay in and around Darling Harbour will be within walking distance of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Lido Group, our official Accommodation and Travel Supplier will be happy to assist you with your travel arrangements.
Book online by clicking here or email johnp@lido.com.au

You can also download an Accommodation Booking Form
by clicking here.
 
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased for on stand consumption via the catering department at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Contact Serena Coe
ph: 02 9282 5082
email: scoe@scec.com.au

If alcohol is being served on stand, an Exhibitor with a NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate must be present or a hired member of Centre staff with the same.
 
Audio Visual Equipment, Office Equipment
and Computer Equipment
An official supplier of Audio Visual Equipment, Office Equipment and Computer Equipment will be appointed for Pacific 2008. They will supply to all Exhibitors, products required on a hire basis for a fee. Details of the supplier will be posted here as soon as they are available.
 
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)
An Automatic Teller Machine is located in the Hall 3 Foyer, opposite the Exhibitor Services Desk.
 
Business Centre
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre maintain an Exhibitors Services Desk in the foyer of Hall 3. All business needs including photocopying and facsimile are available from this desk during the Event period (including pre and post event) for a small fee.
 
Café
A café will be located at the Rear of Hall 5 serving hot and cold food, sandwiches, snacks and beverages. It will operate Monday to Friday during the event period from approximately 1000 hours to 1600 hours daily (until 1500 on Friday). Seating is available. Upstairs on the mezzanine level of Hall 5 an Exhibitors Lounge is available to Exhibitors only at Pacific 2008. Lunch is served daily.
 
Car Parking
Car Parking is available beneath the Exhibition Halls on a user pays basis. There are also a number of other public car park areas within the vicinity of the Darling Harbour area. Car parking fees will be confirmed closer to the Event period.
 
Catering
On stand catering is available to all exhibitors. Please contact Serena Coe from the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre via email scoe@scec.com.au or phone 02 9282 5082 for further information and menus. Exhibitors are responsible for any costs incurred for catering.
 
Cleaning Services      
Basic cleaning services will be available at no cost to Exhibitors for their stands during the Event period. Any additional cleaning (including models etc) can be requested to the Exhibitor Services Desk in the foyer of Hall 3 and is at an additional cost.
 
Conferences
A number of conferences are run in conjunction with Pacific 2008. For further comprehensive information, please visit our Conferences link.
 
Corporate Hospitality
Apart from on stand catering and the Exhibitors Lounge, there will not be any corporate hospitality available at Pacific 2008. Darling Harbour and its surrounds house many high quality restaurants who would be happy to accommodate any of your needs for entertaining corporate clients.
 
Courier Service
Exhibitors wishing to use a courier service during the period of the show will need to contact the Organisers for directions on courier site access. The Exhibitors Services Desk, located in the foyer of Hall 3, can organise courier services on behalf of an exhibitor or visitor.
 
Exhibitor Lounge
An exhibitor’s only lounge is available on the mezzanine level at the rear of Hall 5. Complete with a dining area, hot and cold foods, sandwiches, snacks and beverages are served daily between the hours of 1000 hours and 1600 hours (1500 hours on Friday). The exhibitors lounge also offers the option of a daily hot lunch including a BBQ.
 
Facsimile
A Facsimile service, including send and receive, is available from the Exhibitors Services Desk located in the foyer of Hall 3 for a nominal fee.
 
First Aid
First Aid is available at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Service. Please contact the Exhibitor Services Desk located in the foyer of Hall 3 for further assistance. The Organisers have several staff proficient in Senior Level First Aid and can also be of assistance for minor injuries.
 
Florist
The Organisers will be happy to recommend florists within the Darling Harbour area for supply to an exhibitors stand. The Organisers will also be able to assist with delivery and site access.
 
Logistics
An Official Supplier of Logistics and Freight Forwarding will be appointed for Pacific 2008. Details will be posted here as soon as available.
 
Media/Media Centre
A comprehensive media centre is located in the rear of Hall 6, including phone, fax and high speed data lines. Media wishing to attend Pacific 2008 will need to be accredited to attend the event and gain access to the media centre. For further information on becoming accredited media, please email media@amda.com.au
 
Meeting Rooms
The Organiser has made available a number of meeting rooms to cater for Exhibitors wishing to hold private meetings or conduct product briefings during the Event.

Parkside Meeting Rooms G01, G02 and G03 are available for bookings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for confirmed Exhibitors only.

These meeting rooms are able to seat up to 80 people theatre style, are equipped with phone, power and high speed data lines, a fully dimmable lighting system, electronic security access, 1 x 8 feet x 6 feet motorised screen, lectern and microphone and an overhead projector. The cost of meeting room hire is to be confirmed in late 2007. Meeting Rooms can be hired for a two hour minimum block. For further enquiries, please contact our Sales Team expo@maritime.net.au                    

Organisers
The Organiser of the Pacific 2008 International Maritime Exposition is Maritime Australia Limited. Their offices are located at Building 53, Avalon Airport, Beach Road, Lara, Victoria 3212, Australia. Their postal address is PO Box 4095, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia. Contact phone number is +61 3 5282 0500, Facsimile +61 3 5282 4455 and email expo@maritime.net.au
 
Organisers Office
The Organisers will be based in their Avalon office until the move in period for Pacific 2008 where they will be located until the close of move out at the Rear of Hall 5, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Contact phone and fax numbers will be advised. Emails can still be forwarded to the individual or via the main email address expo@maritime.net.au
 
Photocopying
A photocopying service is available from the Exhibitors Services Desk located in the foyer of Hall 3 for a nominal fee.
 
Restaurants
The Darling Harbour precinct houses many fine restaurants within walking distance of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Organiser will be happy to recommend dining experiences for you.
 
Rigging
A rigging service is available to exhibitors. Any rigging required must be included in the exhibitors stand design and submitted to the Organiser prior to build. An Official Supplier of Rigging will be appointed. Details will be posted here when available.
 
Security
The Organiser in conjunction with The Centre provides 24 hour security at the Pacific 2008 Event. For further information and detail, please contact the Organiser expo@maritime.net.au
 
Taxi Rank
A taxi rank is located outside Convention Centre Bayside. Taxi’s can be called from the Centre information desk inside the foyer area of Convention Centre Bayside.
 
Telephone, Fax or Modem Lines
Exhibitors wishing to install telephone, fax and high speed data lines onto their stand can do so by contacting the Exhibitors Services Desk located in the foyer outside Hall 3. Phone handsets are provided. Fax machines are available at an additional cost to the Exhibitor.
 
Toilets
Toilets are located at the rear of Halls 4 and 5 and on the mezzanine level of Halls 4 and 5. Toilets are also located in the foyer area of all Hall entrances.
 
Trade Directory
Each exhibitor is entitled to an entry into the trade directory free of charge. Trade Directories are distributed by the Organiser to Exhibitors on the first day of the show and are available to trade visitors free of charge at the registration desk during the Event.
 
Trade Registration
Visitors are required to register as a trade visitor to attend the Pacific 2008 Event. Registration desks are located at the front of Halls 4 and 5. Pre-registration is available online at www.pacific2008.com.au. Pre-registration for the 2008 Event will open late 2007.
 
Transport
The Centre is conveniently located close to the monorail, train, light rail, bus and ferry systems operating in and around Sydney. The Organisers and the Centre Information Desk will be only too happy to assist you with further information.
 
Water/Waste Management
The Centre can provide the services of water and waste management to Exhibitors wishing to employ them on their stands. Please contact the Exhibitors Services Desk located in the foyer of Hall 3 for further information.