OHA Biennial Conference 2022

The Launceston area

Launceston is centrally located and many attractions are within a few hours’ drive: Cradle Mountain 2½ hours, Hobart a little over 2 hours, Coles Bay and Freycinet Peninsula 3 hours. Close to Launceston are World Heritage sites Woolmers and Brickendon, and the picturesque kanamaluka (Tamar) Valley wine route which was called ‘One of the Top Ten Wine Routes in the World’ by United Kingdom’s Essential Travel magazine.

For information about sightseeing around Launceston and the kanamaluka (Tamar) Valley visit: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Tourism/Visitor-Information-Centre or freecall the Launceston Visitor Information Centre on 1800 651 827.

For information about touring Tasmania go to: https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/.

Weather

The weather in October can change quickly and you are advised to come prepared for varied conditions.

Main conference venue

The main venue is the Launceston Tramsheds Function Centre, Inveresk (www.tramsheds.com.au). The Tramsheds are at 4 Invermay Road just over the Tamar St Bridge and near the Inveresk site of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Parking – There is parking at a ‘pay and display’ car park and a free Tiger bus operates on weekdays from the central city.

Other venues

• The workshops will be held at the Tramsheds and the nearby Queen Victoria Museum.
• The Welcome reception will be held at the Tramsheds.
• The conference dinner will be held at the Boathouse, 55a Lindsay Street.

Accommodation

One of the advantages of Launceston is that distances are short. There are many accommodation options available; the following are all within 10 minutes’ walk of the Tramsheds. Accommodation is likely to be tight in October so you are advised to book early.

The Grand Chancellor Hotel, at 29 Cameron St, has agreed to provide a discounted rate of $165 for delegates. Use this link to make a booking: discount link.

The following other options are listed in descending order of quality, with their room rate as at May 2022.

• Verge Hotel ($215), 50 Tamar St.
• Grand Hotel (from $199); note there is no lift; 22 Tamar St.
• Best Western Plus (from $134; use TRAMS when booking); 3 Earl St.
• The Cornwall Historic Hotel ($90/105); guest kitchen, no lift; 35–39 Cameron St.
• Arthouse Hostel private room ($57); shared bathroom, guest kitchen; 20 Lindsay St.