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Phone 02 9284 9779Fax 02 9284 9849
Email hrawards@humanrights.gov.au
Venue Information
Grand Ballroom
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
61 – 101 Philip Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Phone: +61 2 9228 9188
Email: H3665@sofitel.com
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is located in the financial heart of the Sydney CBD. The hotel is only ten kilometres from Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport.
Only 500 metres from the nearest ferry, train and bus stops and only minutes from all the attractions for which Sydney is famous, including the Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is opposite the Chifley Tower and in immediate proximity to all the cities top boutiques, department stores and arcades.
How to get there
Public Transport
- Wynyard Train Station - 500 metres
- Martin Place Train Station - 300 metres
- Circular Quay Ferries - 700 metres
- Monorail - 1 kilometre
- Light rail (tram) - 1.5 kilometres
Please contact the transport info line on 131 500 or www.131500.com.au to plan your trip.
Driving Directions
- Click here to get driving directions to Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
- Secure Parking will be on your left hand side (approx 100 metres). Guest parking for 24 hours is charged at $45.
Location map
Other Information
Wheelchair Access
There is access for guest in wheelchairs on Bligh Street and Phillip Street and enter the hotel from the car park and take the lift to level 3 to reach the Ballroom.
Weather in Sydney:
Sydney in December is generally warm to hot with temperatures ranging from 23 – 30 degrees with minimal chances of rain.
Dress recommendations:
Smart casual attire is recommended for the luncheon Awards ceremony.
Diet:
Provision will be made for preferences such as vegan and vegetarian. If you have a special dietary requirement, please indicate this on your ticket registration form. Please note that Kosher and Halal meals may incur additional cost.
