Transport
Travel time from the airport
Travel time from Canberra airport to either the National Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery is approximately 20 min, however it is advised to allow at least 30 minutes for the trip.
How can I get to the Conference from the airport?
Taxi is the most convenient way to get from the airport to the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
Canberra Cabs
Phone: 13 22 27 or SMS your name, pickup address and time to be collected to 0417 672 773
For wheelchair bookings phone: 6126 1596
Cabxpress
Phone: 6260 6011
For wheelchair bookings phone: 6260 6077
Silver Service
Phone: 13 31 00
This premium service features luxury sedans and 7 seater vans, accredited silver standards, and guaranteed delivery times for with bookings
There is a bus service from Canberra airport to Canberra city – for information go to: www.airliner.com.au/timetableA1.html A regular service runs from the city centre with stops near the galleries. For information go to:
action.act.gov.au/tourist_information.html or
nga.gov.au/visiting/parking.html
What car rental options are available?
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz & Thrifty car companies are all represented at the Canberra airport.
What car parking is available for the conference?
Free secure parking is available beneath both galleries. For directions to and parking information for the galleries please go to nga.gov.au/visiting/parking.html or portrait.gov.au/site/visit_info.php
How do I get a taxi from the Gallery?
Staff at the information desks of both Galleries will call you a taxi and provide you with a booking number.
Where is the nearest public bus stop?
For timetable information call Acton’s Customer Service Centre on 131710 or visit action.act.gov.au.
Weekday routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 63, 80
Weekend route 934, 938
