Partner Logistics

Written By Elle Buckley
 

  • AFIA: Elle Buckley, Director, Member Engagement & Partnerships

    PH: 0401 815 735 |  E: Elle.buckley@afia.asn.au

    Capella: Samantha Hammond, Director of Conferencing & Events

    PH: +61 466 641 175 | E: samantha.hammond@capellahotels.com

  • 📍 Venue Location

    The Lands by Capella
    2 Gresham Street, Sydney NSW 2000

    Capella Sydney Hotel
    24 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000

    Capella Sydney’s main hotel entrance is located at 24 Loftus Street, with driveway access for drop-off and pick-up, as well as loading dock access.

    The Lands by Capella main entrance is located at 2 Gresham Street, with access to the event spaces on Level 2 via guest lifts and heritage stairways. Guests can also access the event spaces via the secondary entrance on Loftus Street.

    As both venues are heritage buildings, neither The Lands by Capella nor Capella Sydney has onsite parking.

    ♿ Accessibility

    For accessible guest access, please enter via the Loftus Street entrance.

    For pedestrian access to the function spaces, reception, Aperture, Brasserie 1930 and McRae Bar, please enter via Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000.

    🚗 Nearby Parking

    Wilson Parking

    • 1 Farrer Car Park — Young Street

    • No. 1 O'Connell St Car Park — 3 Bent Street

    • 1 Bligh St Car Park — 4 O'Connell Street

    Secure Parking

    • Met Centre — 14 Jamison Street

    • Pitt Street — 109 Pitt Street

    🚘 Hotel Valet Parking

    Capella Sydney offers valet parking with limited availability for in-house guests only, at $120 per vehicle per day.

    🚆 Public Transport

    Train Stations

    • Circular Quay Station — approximately 180m walk via Loftus Street

    • Wynyard Station — approximately 350m walk via the George Street exit, then via Bond Street and Spring Street

    • Martin Place Station — approximately 400m walk via Phillip and Bent Streets

    Light Rail

    • Circular Quay — approximately 180m walk via Loftus Street

    • Bridge Street — approximately 350m walk via George and Bridge Streets

    Metro

    • Martin Place Metro — approximately 350m walk via Bligh Street

    • Barangaroo Metro — approximately 1.2km walk via Hickson Road

  • Delivery Requirements

    Sponsors wishing to deliver exhibition materials, collateral or other event items to the venue prior to the conference must ensure that:

    • A completed Delivery Label is attached to all items being delivered.

    • The following information is provided to AFIA in advance so that the venue can be notified of the delivery:

      • Courier company name

      • Date of arrival

      • Estimated time of arrival

      • Number of items being delivered

      • Brief description of the items

      • Approximate weight (if delivering on a pallet)

    Please email these details to elle.buckley@afia.asn.au as soon as your delivery arrangements have been confirmed.

    Important Storage Information

    Please note that all items delivered prior to the event will be stored in the venue loading dock area.

    Disclaimer: The loading dock is not monitored at all times and all items are stored at the sender's risk. If any items are particularly valuable, please advise AFIA in advance so alternative storage arrangements can be explored.

    It is the responsibility of the courier and/or exhibitor representatives to move equipment and dismantle pallets upon arrival.

    The Capella Sydney team can assist with directions, access and trolleys as required.

    Supplier & Loading Dock Access

    All suppliers and exhibitors must arrive via the Capella Sydney Loading Dock, located at:

    24 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000

    Upon arrival, please report to the Security Office with a valid photo ID.

    Security will:

    • Complete the check-in process

    • Issue a site access pass

    • Provide access to the event space via the back-of-house areas

    Please note:

    • Entry will not be permitted without completing the check-in process.

    • Access passes must be worn at all times while on site.

    • Passes must be returned to the Security Office upon departure in exchange for your photo ID.

    Parking & Access

    • The loading dock should be open at the time of arrival. If closed, please use the doorbell for entry.

    • 15-minute parking is available within the loading dock while unloading.

    • 30-minute free loading zone parking is available on Loftus Street.

    On-the-Day Contact

    Your venue contact on the day will be the Event Supervisor:

    Phone: 0456 605 165

    To streamline venue access, suppliers will receive a venue registration form closer to the event. Completion of this form prior to arrival is strongly recommended to expedite check-in.

    Loading Dock Specifications

    • Maximum vehicle height: 2.6m

    • Goods lift dimensions: 2.1m (L) × 2.0m (W) × 2.3m (H)

    Venue Access Points

    Carriageway Entrance
    Corner of Bent Street & Gresham Street

    Capella Loading Dock
    Loftus Street (driveway adjacent to the Loftus Street Bell Desk)

    Delivery Label: Please download and complete the Delivery Label and attach it to every item being shipped to the venue.

  • Bump in: 7.15am – 8.15am
    Sponsors will have access to the exhibition room from 7.00am to commence set up. Set-up must be complete by 8.15am, prior to guest arrivals.

    Bump out: 4pm - 5pm
    Exhibitors will be asked to clear all branding once the final break concludes at 4pm.
    Pack-up must be complete by 5pm, prior to the conference conclusion.


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