The 2008 Early Childhood Education Conference will be held at the Health Function Centre, Caulfield Racecourse--a 'Premier Venue with a Difference'. The function rooms are highlighted by panoramic views overlooking the lake environment, racecourse and city skyline. The Rupert Clarke Stand allows for all conference sessions to be easily accommodated under the one roof, ensuring delegates easy access to all aspects of the conference.
Located on the fringe of the central business district, Caulfield Racecourse has extensive onsite complimentary parking and is well serviced by both trams and trains ensuring that guests will always arrive with ease.
How to get there:
By car
The racecourse is only 20 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, along Dandenong Road or the South Eastern Arterial. The turnoff to the racecourse is clearly signposted. There is ample free car parking at the Caulfield Racecourse -- enter the Kambrook Carpark via Gate 2.
Melway reference: 68 E2
By public transport
Caulfield Racecourse is situated only 20 minutes from the city on the Frankston and Dandenong train lines. Trains depart approximately every 10 minutes from Flinders Street station. Patrons need only walk a short distance to the racecourse from Caulfield station and enter through Gate 23.
Caulfield Racecourse is also easily reached by tram - the tram stop is within walking distance of the main gate. The No. 3 tram travelling from the city along Swanston Street leaves every 12 minutes from the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets. The journey takes about 25 minutes with racegoers alighting at Stop No. 52.
Disabled Access
There is disabled car parking right next to the gates into the racecourse and wheelchair access to all areas of the Rupert Clarke Stand.
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