Plan Your Stay
Accommodation
QT Canberra
qtcanberra.com.au
5 stars
This quirky and creative hotel will also be the venue for the conference.
Special rates will be available to book up with a month’s prior notice, quoting Photosynthesis on booking.
Phone: +61 2 6247 6244
Address: 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Email: reservations_canberra@qthotels.com.au
University House
unihouse.anu.edu.au
4 1/2 stars
University House is a 12 minute walk from the conference venue and represents the classic history of the university, while incorporating modern facilities and function.
Special rates will be available to book up with a month’s prior notice, quoting Photosynthesis on booking.
Phone: +61 2 61255275
Address: 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Canberra
Email: unihouse@anu.edu.au
Short stay apartments
A range of short stay apartments are available close by (within a 10 minute walk) on the ANU campus.
Web: anuapartments.anu.edu.au/accommodation-and-facilities/self-service-apartments
Weather
Canberra will be in mid-Autumn during the conference so the nights will be cooler and you’ll see the leaves changing colour. The night time temperatures drop to around 6oC, with day time high temperatures of around 20oC.
Dining
The New Acton area is bustling with great eateries. Here are some that are within short walking distance from the conference venue:
| A. Baker Web: abaker.com.au Address: 2/15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6287 6150 |
Bicletta Restaurant Web: bicicletta.com.au Address: 1/15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6262 8683 |
Boffins Web: unihouse.anu.edu.au/boffins-restaurant Address: 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6125 5285 |
| Du Jour Restaurant Address: 1/15 Edinburgh Ave, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 4588 |
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar Web: maxbrenner.com.au Address: 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6248 8983 |
Močan & Green Grout Web: mocanandgreengrout.com Address: 1/19 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 2909 |
| Monster Kitchen and Bar Web: hotel-hotel.com.au/eat-and-drink/monster Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6287 6287 |
Parlour Wine Bar Web: parlour.net.au Address: 16 Kendall Lane, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6257 7325 |
Twenty One Café and Groceries Address: 1/21-23 Marcus Clarke Street, New Acton, Canberra Phone: +61 2 6162 0550 |
Explore Canberra
Here are some of the many attractions that Canberra offers:
Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre
Other experiences
Depending on where you choose to stay, there are a number of facilities close to the listed accommodation, and within walking distance of the conference venue, that you might be interested in visiting.
Barber Shop
Web: qtcanberra.com.au/barber-shop
Address: 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Phone: + 61 2 6267 1267
Nishi Gallery
Web: hotel-hotel.com.au/venues/nishi-gallery/
Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6287 6287
Palace Electric Cinema
Web: palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/electric
Address: 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton, Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6222 4900
Pilates Studio
Web: pilatescanberra.com.au/studios/new-acton
Address: 3/21 Marcus Clarke St, New Acton, Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6281 7788
The Conference is sponsored by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis, the Australian National University,
the Journal of Experimental Botany, Western Sydney University, Photon Systems Instruments, LI-COR Biosciences, Australian Society of Plant Scientists, Walz, QUBIT Systems and CSIRO.
