Hot Air Ballooning Over Melbourne with Picture This Ballooning

While you are here in Melbourne at the 2008 ANZSLA Conference, why not take the opportunity to enjoy the most luxurious sport of all - Hot Air Ballooning over Melbourne.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a majestic hot air balloon flight over Melbourne with Picture This Ballooning - enjoying the sights from up high of the Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay, Macedon Ranges and all the way to the Yarra Valley. The flight will be followed by a sumptuous Skyhigh champagne breakfast in Café La on Level 35 of the Sofitel Melbourne at 25 Collins Street. Our flights are perfect for visitors to Melbourne, special occasions, or for anyone who simply wishes to experience one of Melbourne’s Greatest Luxury Adventures.

SPECIAL PRICING FOR ANZSLA CONFERENCE DELEGATES AND PARTNERS
$320 Adult flight, breakfast and complimentary transfers
$285 Child (6-12) flight, breakfast and complimentary transfers

Delegates can also purchase gift certificates available for friends, family or colleagues at the same preferred rates.

Please contact the office on +613 9429 0277 or visit the website www.picturethis.com.au for details.

Getting around in Melbourne

Melbourne International Airport is located 22km north west of the city - approximately 30 minutes drive via the Citylink Freeway. Both direct international and domestic flights arrive and depart from this airport using a single terminal complex. Transfers to the city from the airport are easily accessed. Taxis are available outside the terminal at ground floor level at a cost of approximately AU$ 55.00.

Alternatively, Skybus operates an airport to the City and return bus service. A return fare is AU$ 26.00 per person or AU$ 16.00 per person one way (at the time of printing). Buses depart every 20 minutes and drop off at city hotels in Melbourne.

The city's layout makes Melbourne an easy city to navigate, and almost everything is within walking distance - if it's not, you can simply hop aboard a train or tram. The closest train station to the Sofitel Melbourne is Parliament station and the tram stop is located on Collins Street in front of the main entrance of the Sofitel Melbourne.

For comprehensive public transport and timetable information and to buy tickets, contact Metlink on 131 638 or visit their website, http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au