TR19 Housing and Hotels

Where can you stay? 

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This linkwill take you to Google Maps for the area.  Google Maps will start with hotels that 

exist, and then open up to show all hotels, some of which don’t have accommodation – that’s the cocktail icon.  Room pricing on Google Maps is for whenever you load the map, not the TR conference dates.

Use the Web 

We contacted a number of hotels in the area, and the advice is the same:  check the aggregator websites (Wotif, Trivago, booking.com, etc) for general pricing, but BOOK DIRECT for best pricing (and see below for specifics against some of the hotels).    Aggregator rates will most likely be higher than or the same as the hotel-direct rates and, while the hotels can’t say this, they can give you a better deal if you book direct.    Let us know if you find an amazing deal, and we will update this page. 

The TR19 committee has identified our booking with Rydges and Maclin who will recognise that you are with Technorama.  

The most important thing to do is book now, and hunt around a little when you do.  You might still do better on the web with a bit of checking, and last year one of the hotels had an amazing deal that came in after we’d negotiated the rate – and we were able to switch rates after making the booking. 

All hotels in the area have no-charge parking, and the RSL has no-charge parking for delegates. 

Negotiated hotels 

We have negotiated availability with the two properties which are closest to the Campbelltown RSL, and which are still walkable from both the RSL and the railway station. 

Rydges Campbelltown Sydney 

Rydges Campbelltown is about 12 minutes walk south of the RSL.   To get the best rate with Rydges, join their Priority Guest Rewards program, which you can do at no charge online – giving you an immediate 10% discount.  PGR members get additional discounts and benefits which might be useful during your stay, so it’s worth doing. 

Once you’ve joined PGR, use the website to book.   Make sure you select Campbelltown, enter the start/end dates, and click “BOOK NOW”, which will show you the rates. 

Note:  there is  a “Rydges Camperdown” hotel.  It’s not the one you want, and take care to not confuse the similar names or book the wrong place. 

Maclin Lodge 

The Maclin Lodge Motel has pleasant rooms at good rates, and it’s 10 minutes walk north of the RSL. 

When you book (use this link), enter code TR19 in the “Promotional Code” box to flag the reservation. 

The Maclin has offered a discount rate through their online booking system.  A hot breakfast (bacon, eggs, cereal, toast, juice, tea and coffee) is available for an additional $15 per person, and if you would like this make a note on the form when you place the booking. 

Note:  the Maclin Lodge booking system does give you an instant confirmation on the screen (watch for it!), and you will later receive a confirmation email from the front office. 

In the unlikely if the TR19 Promo Code doesn’t work leave the box blank but send a note to info@technorama.org.au so we can track the booking.  But it was working when we checked, and if enough of us stay at the Maclin they will offer further discounts. 

 

ibis Budget and Quest 

Both of these hotels are a short walk to Lumeah station, about 7 minutes drive to the RSL but over 30 minutes walk to the RSL… so take that into consideration. 

 

Travelling to TR19 

What you need to know:  TR19 starts with the evening function from 1830 on Friday 3rd, and you will need to be at Campbelltown RSL by then (or plan to drive a bit).  So if you’re not planning to sign up for the education session, ensure that you can arrive in Sydney around 1530 and you’ll have no trouble getting to Campelltown by train, to your hotel and then the RSL by 1830.  We take care of arrangements after that. 

You’ll be away from TR19 in time to catch a 1500 flight on Sunday 5th.  Or stay around! 

Those registering for the education event on Friday ?? May will need to be ready to start at 0930, and our recommendation is to come in the night before.  Plan travel accordingly. 

To Technorama by rail 

You can get from Sydney Airport (any terminal) to Campbelltown without changing trains and it will take between 41 and 53 minutes depending on time of day, and there are four trains an hour. 

Trains from Central to Campbelltown take about 55 minutes, and there will be between 3 and 8 trains an hour depending on when you travel. It will take you under 10 minutes to walk up the hill from the station to the RSL, and way faster going back.   It’s under 15 minute’s walk from the station to either Rydges or Maclin. 

  

To Technorama by road 

Campbelltown is an hour out of Sydney on the Hume Highway.   Best advice is to use a navigation tool, but even without one it’s really easy to find the RSL:  just at the eastern edge of the Campbelltown CBD.   Reminder that there is a carpark at the RSL, and delegates get free all-day in/out access.