Accommodation

A selection of accommodation options has been secured by the Conference Office within easy walking distance of the Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre, including at the Hotel Grand Chancellor where the Conference will be held. Booking through the registration system will offer you the following benefits:

Specially negotiated rates and booking terms and conditions
No booking fees
No deposit is required to secure your booking – simply use your credit card to guarantee your reservation (see 'Payment' section below for further details)
Flexibility to change your booking at any time up to 30 days prior to the Conference commencement date
Personalised assistance prior to, during and following your visit

Accommodation is held from Tuesday 20 October to Saturday 24 October 2026. If you require dates outside of this period, please note your preferred dates in the 'Special Requirements' section. The Conference Office will contact the hotel direct and advise you of availability.

The hotels impose strict release dates of 30 days prior to arrival so we encourage you to book early. Any booking requests received less than 30 days prior to arrival are subject to availability.

A valid credit card number must be provided to secure your booking. The card details will be securely forwarded to the hotel as a guarantee of your booking. Please refer to the individual hotel's policies below regarding any charges that may be made to the supplied card prior to arrival.

If you wish to pay for your accommodation in advance by credit card or bank transfer, please note this request in the ’Special Requirements’ section and the Conference Office will be in contact to finalise the payment with you.

Please note the check in time at the hotels is generally 1500hrs. If you require immediate access to your room prior to this time, hotels generally recommend booking for the evening before your stay commences. If you are arriving after 1800hrs please note this accordingly to ensure your room is held for your arrival.

Please review the booking terms for your preferred hotel for penalties that will apply should you cancel or reduce your stay (by one or more nights) or fail to arrive at the hotel on the designated day of arrival (no-shows). To make any changes or to cancel your booking, please contact the Conference Office by email – NOT direct with the hotel. Verbal changes or cancellations cannot be accepted nor will hotels accept any changes direct.

All room rates noted are based on room only and are in Australian Dollars.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Conference venue

1 Davey Street

City side room (room only) | $280 per night
Harbour view room (room only) | $330 per night

Hotel Grand Chancellor is the Conference venue and is well positioned within the city centre. The hotel facilities include 24 hour reception, business centre, valet and undercover self -parking, room service, swimming pool and gym. Guest rooms offer views of either the city-scape or waterfront, and include tea & coffee making facilities, fridge, ironing facilities, 55 inch smart TV with Chromecast and a workspace with chair.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received between 30-8 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate.

Cancellations received within 7 days of arrival or non-arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

1 Macquarie Street

200m from Conference venue (approx. 3 min walk)

Hotel room (room only) | $239 per night
Studio apartment (studio only) | $259 per night
One bedroom apartment (apartment only) | $279 per night
Two bedroom apartment (apartment only) | $379 per night

Rates are based on maximum 2 people sharing; $20.00 per person per night applies for additional person where applicable.

The Old Woolstore is centrally located and a block from Hobart's waterfront. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, room service, on onsite restaurant, bar and parking.

Room facilities include iron & ironing board, flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator & minibar.

Studios also have a kitchenette, dining & lounge room, washing machine & dryer.

Apartments include a full kitchen (oven, four hot plates, microwave and dishwasher) and living room featuring leather and Tasmanian Oak furnishings.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 30-15 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation.

Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

Mantra on Collins Hobart

58 Collins Street

400m from Conference venue (approx. 6 min walk)

Hotel queen room (room only) | $275 per night
Hotel king room (room only) | $285 per night
One bedroom apartment (apartment only) | $335 per night

Mantra on Collins Hobart is located in the CBD and close to the waterfront. The hotel facilities include an onsite restaurant, 24-hour front desk, laundry and business lounge.

Rooms are contemporary in design and appointed with a LCD TV, work desk with wireless internet, floor to ceiling windows, tea & coffee making facilities, mini fridge, iron and iron board.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 14-7 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation rate if the booking is for three nights or less, or two night's accommodation rate if the booking is for four nights or more. Cancellations received within 7 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Any reductions by one or more nights within 14 days of arrival will incur cancellation fees.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

28 Elizabeth Street

600m from Conference venue (approx. 8 min walk)

Superior king room (room only) | $310 per night
Deluxe king room (room only) | $350 per night

The Mövenpick Hotel Hobart is centrally located, only 700 metres from Salamanca Market and Elizabeth Street shopping mall. The hotel facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, onsite restaurant, 24-hour reception and valet parking (additional charges apply).

The guest rooms each have a locally-inspired Tasmanian design, and feature a Nespresso machine, 43-55" TV with BYO device connectivity, small chair & table, plush bed with premium linens, ensuite bathroom & rain shower.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 29 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation.

Non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

Vibe Hotel Hobart

36 Argyle Street

600m from Conference venue (approx. 8 min walk)

Guest room (room only) | $290 per night

Vibe Hotel Hobart is centrally located and only 8 minutes walk to/from the Conference venue. The hotel facilities include 24-hour reception, room service, gym, heated indoor pool, onsite restaurant and bar. The contemporary guest rooms, inspired by the sandstone cliffs of Bruny Island, offer an in-room safe, mini bar, tea & coffee amenities, iron & ironing board, 49 inch LCD TV and work desk.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 30-15 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Any reductions by one or more nights within 30 days of arrival will incur cancellation fees.

Payment terms:

One night's accommodation will be charged to the credit card provided, 30 days prior to arrival. The remaining balance will be charged upon arrival at the hotel.

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel

12 Murray Street

600m from Conference venue (approx. 8 min walk)

Deco king room (room only) | $375 per night

The Tasman is perfectly situated in the most enthralling part of the city, just steps from the famous Salamanca Market, St David’s Park, and the vibrant waterfront. The hotel facilities include 24-hour reception, onsite restaurant and bar, gym, room service and valet parking (additional costs apply).

Comprised of the Heritage, Art Deco and Pavilion Buildings, guest rooms offer carefully restored features, including original windows, floorboards, and fireplaces with exclusive art pieces from local artists reflecting the true spirit of the destination. Room amenities include TV with Chromecast, desk, iron & ironing board, safe, mini fridge, complimentary bottled water, and coffee/tea maker.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 30-14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation.

Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Payment terms:

One night's accommodation will be charged to the credit card provided, 30 days prior to arrival. The remaining balance will be charged 7 days prior to arrival.

Mantra One Sandy Bay Road

1 Sandy Bay Road

900m from Conference venue (approx. 11 min walk)

One bedroom apartment (apartment only) | $220 per night

The Mantra One Sandy Bay Road is located just minutes from the CBD and Salamanca Market.

The one bedroom apartment offers a kitchenette, bathroom, washing maching and dryer and living room.

This property does not have any onsite food and beverage facilities.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 14-7 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation rate if the booking is for three nights or less, or two night's accommodation rate if the booking is for four nights or more. Cancellations received within 7 days of arrival, or non arrivals at the hotel (no shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Any reductions by one or more nights within 14 days of arrival will incur cancellation fees.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

Crowne Plaza Hobart

110 Liverpool Street

900m from Conference venue (approx. 11 min walk)

Run of house room (room only) | $225 per night

Crowne Plaza Hobart is located in the city's central business district. The city's renowned Salamanca Place and Constitutional Dock at the capital's waterfront are also a stone throw away from the hotel.

The contemporary guestrooms have with either a mountain or harbour view. Each room has a frosted glass tree trunk motif and hints of timber featuring throughout alluding to Tasmania's forestry history.

The hotels offers complimentary wi-fi, 24 hour business centre, fitness centre, restaurants and rooftop lounge bar.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 30-15 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation.

Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

An early departure fee equal to the entire length of stay will be levied should the booking be shorted after check in to the hotel.

Any reductions by one or more nights within 30 days of arrival will incur cancellation fees.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart

17 Macquarie Street

1km from Conference venue (approx. 13 min walk)

King guest room (room only) | $260 per night

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart is located in the central business district, less than a kilometer from Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place and Market and restaurants. The hotel facilities include a heated pool, sauna, fitness center, room service and an on-site restaurant.

Guest rooms feature a 50-inch HDTV, safe, coffee-tea maker, mini-fridge, safe, rain shower, iron- board and Bluetooth speaker.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations received within 30-15 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's accommodation.

Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival, or non-arrivals at the hotel (no-shows), will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.

Payment terms:

Full payment will be required upon check in at the hotel.