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accommodation

Accommodation is available at a number of locations close to UNSW. Note that the GSA conference does not get underway until 11am on Tuesday 9th July. This will allow some people to arrive that morning and go straight to the meeting.

On campus accommodation has been arranged at Kensington Colleges
Bookings can be made on registration form.

Off campus accommodation is cheaper and usually better. There is a number of alternatives close to the venue which are available, ranging from backpacker share accommodation to 5 star hotels. Even share accommodation in apartments in the area are cheaper than the college accommodation.

on campus

Kensington Colleges have single rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

The colleges to be used are most likely Basser, Baxter and Goldstein Colleges in central campus close to the conference venue (see map ƒ)

Cost is $48 per night for a single room (including breakfast).

If you require accommodation at the colleges, you are should indicate the nights you will be staying on the registration form. Payment must be made directly to the college on arrival.

Please note that very NO more rooms are available on Monday 8th of July. Our limited allocation has been filled. However there are many alternatives below and you can put yourself on a waiting list by emailing GSA2002 if you are really desparte to stay there.

College contact phone: (02) 9315 0000 Fax: (02) 9315 0011

off campus

Off campus accommodation is cheaper and nicer. There are many alternatives close to campus or on the beach which is a 30 minute walk away or a 10 minute bus ride (370). Even accommodation in the city is only 15 minute bus ride away (891). A few places in close proximity to UNSW are listed below. They are grouped into several different standards and prices. The format is as follows
Name ~price type
web address phone distance to UNSW
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Weekly rates are often cheaper if you intend to stay on a few extra days.
More place available at www.wotif.com as well as special prices

budget backpackers

The AEGEAN ~$25/night dorm rooms of 4 up
www.pip.com.au/aegean (02) 9314 5324 10 min walk
closest backpackers filled 8 - free pickup, pool, sauna
The Beachhouse ~$23 - $60/night dorms to singles
141 Arden St, Coogee (02) 9665 1162 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
close to beach - recommended filled 1 -   includes breakfast
Beachside from ~$23/night dorms for 4
www.sydneybeachside.com.au (02) 9315 8511 25 min walk/ 10 min bus
Coogee Bay Rd close to beach filled 6 - œ free pickup
Surfside Backpackers from ~$21/night dorms for 4 to 12, twins
www.surfsidebackpackers.com.au (02) 9315 7888 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
large, impersonal, on beach filled 4 - free pickup

basic singles, twins and doubles

The Beachhouse ~$60/night singles or twins
141 Arden St, Coogee (02) 9665 1162 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
close to beach - recommended filled 1 -   includes breakfast
Wizard of Oz ~$65/night singles /doubles
www.wizardofoz.com.au (02) 9315 7876 25 min walk/ 10 min bus
Coogee Bay Rd close to beach º free pickup
Alison Lodge $190-$260 /week singles / twin
136 Alison Rd, Randwick (02) 9399 5533 5 min walk
close to UNSW ¬ motel style rooms
The Royal Hotel $66-77 /night single / double
www.royalhotel-sydney.com (02) 9399 3006 5 min walk
close to UNSW and the Spot pub downstairs

singles/doubles with ensuite

High Cross Park Lodge $250-350 / week single / twin
www.therandwicklodges.com (02) 9314 5553 5 min walk
close to UNSW and the Spot ø cheaper at www.wotif.com
Randwick Lodge $70-80 / night single / twin
211 Avoca St, Randwick (02) 9310 0700 5 min walk
close to UNSW and the Spot ¨ $350-420 / week
Alison Lodge $330-400 /week singles / twin
136 Alison Rd, Randwick (02) 9399 5533 5 min walk
close to UNSW ¬ motel style rooms

upmarket

Barker Street Lodge $110-115 /night singles / double
www.barkerlodge.com.au (02) 9662 8444 2 min walk
closest to lecture venue open 4 - Ø motel
Avenmore on the Park from $98 /night
or $450 /week
Garden singles/ doubles
www.avenmoreonthepark.com.au 1 800 333 583 10 min walk
closest to lecture venue open 2 - ¡ also heritage rooms $135

Apartments at Coogee

Park Agency $800 -1200 /week 1 bdr - 2bdr
www.parkagency.com.au (02) 9665 7777 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
over looking beach filled 5 - Œ
Coogee Sands from $220 /night 2 + 3 bdr apartments
www.coogeesands.com.au 1 800 819 403 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
over looking beach filled 2 - from 4 person/apt

5 star

Crowne Plaza $163 /night single /twin
www.crowneplaza.com (02) 9315 7600 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
over looking beach filled 3 - government/UNSW rate
Coogee Sands $120/night Delux Studio single/twin
www.coogeesands.com.au 1 800 819 403 30 min walk/ 10 min bus
over looking beach filled 2 - Government/UNSW rate
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