2026 OHA Biennial Conference
Human voices, modern technology: Oral history & authenticity
Venue & accommodation
The 2026 Biennial Conference is being held in Union House, Adelaide University, North Terrace, Adelaide.
Adelaide University’s City Campus is perfectly positioned in the Central Business District (CBD). The North Terrace precinct is well known as Adelaide’s cultural boulevard with institutions like the SA Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, Jam Factory, Samstag Museum and MOD, a futuristic museum of discovery.
Union House is easily accessed by public transport and is included in the city’s free tram travel zone that runs between South Terrace, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Festival Plaza and Botanic Gardens tram stop.
While the venue is an accessible space, it is down some steep stairs if arriving from North Terrace. There is an alternative for those who cannot navigate this route. A map can be found in the link below for the different options for delegates:
- Adelaide University map – https://adelaide.edu.au/content/dam/adelaideuniversity/documents/life-at-adelaide/pdfs/adelaide-city-campus-east-map.pdf
Accommodation near conference venue
Hotels within walking distance of the venue include:
- Ibis Adelaide – 122 Grenfell Street. For a discounted conference rate book using this link – Ibis booking link – and use the following codes: client code SCP4644467 and access code OR195AU483.
- Majestic Roof Garden Hotel – 55 Frome Street.
- Holiday Inn Express – 30 Blyth Street.
- Mantra Accor Hotel – 55-67 Hindmarsh Square.
- Stamford Plaza Hotel – 150 North Terrace.
Getting around Adelaide
Adelaide’s public transport system is run by Adelaide Metro.
Free travel is available in the city and North Adelaide:
- Free City Connector bus – links popular city attractions, shopping, dining, education and other services. There are two different routes – Route 99A and 99C loop around the CBD, available Monday to Friday. Route 98A and 98C loop around the CBD and North Adelaide, available every day.
- Free tram travel zone – runs between the South Terrace, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Festival Plaza and Botanic Gardens tram stops.
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Posted 14 July 2026
