AVALON 2017 FAQ’S AND LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

BUILD-UP & DISMANTLE

Where is the venue located? Avalon Airport 80 Beach Rd, Lara VIC 3212 Map

What are the Build-Up & Dismantle Hours? Monday, February 20th – Sunday, February 26th are designated as Build Days and access will only be given to persons that have a valid AVALON 2017 Contractor Badge. Monday, February 27th is for Exhibitor Move In and stand dressing only.

Exhibition Move-IN and Move-Out Schedule

Is there a safety dress code during Build-Up? Hi visibility clothing, sturdy steel toe caps must be worn at all times during the Build-Up and Teardown period. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn for all tasks that require it (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection).

During Build-Up and Teardown, Hi visibility clothing and sturdy closed toed shoes are required.

AVALON 2017 EXHIBITION SAFETY REGULATIONS: Click Here

VENUE ACCESS

How many exhibitor badges will I receive & what does the exhibitor badge allow in terms of access? All personnel attending AVALON 2017 must be appropriately badged to enter. As an Exhibitor, you are allocated a number of Exhibitor Badges dependent on the size of your stand – these can be found within FORM 5 here. To purchase additional Exhibitor Badges, please see FORM 6 here.

Badging Allocation: Click Here

How do I obtain Visitor Passes? All AVALON 2017 Exhibiting companies receive a number of complimentary Exhibitor Guest tickets to distribute to their staff, customers or guests to attend Trade-Only sessions of the event. Exhibitor Guest Badge allocations are listed here. These can be found within FORM 5A here

Show Hours

TRANSPORTATION

AVALON 2017 has a number of transport options: Click Here

1. CAR Avalon Airport is situated on the Princes Freeway, between and . Access is easy by car with the route well sign posted. Once at the Airshow site, traffic marshals will direct vehicles to the ample car parking areas. Where can I park? R1 Reserve Car Passes allocations are listed here. R1 car park is unassigned – first come, first served. If no R1 is displayed, cars will be directed to the Public Car Park – FOC on the Trade Days (Tues-Thurs) $10 per day payable on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

By car from Melbourne Avalon Airport is about 55kms along the Princes Freeway from the West Gate Bridge. From Tullamarine Airport Take the Tullamarine Freeway to the Western Ring Road and then travel west along the Princes Freeway towards Geelong. From Geelong Avalon is about 18kms along the Princes Freeway. Signs will direct you to the turn off.

2. PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Save time and money by purchasing a V/Line Airshow Express ticket to the 2017 Avalon Airshow!

V/Line train services will run between Southern Cross Station and Lara; and between Geelong and Lara. From Lara Station a shuttle bus service will meet trains to carry patrons to and from the Airshow at Avalon Airport.

The V/Line Airshow Express ticket allows Airshow patrons from metropolitan Melbourne and Geelong to travel on public transport to the Airshow and back on the one integrated V/Line ticket.

V/Line Airshow Express tickets from Melbourne include return metropolitan train, tram and bus travel from anywhere in Zones 1+2 to Southern Cross Station, return V/Line travel to Lara Station and return shuttle bus travel between Lara Station to Avalon Airport.

The V/Line Airshow Express ticket offers better value and a smoother and faster transition between trains and buses at Lara station with no extra cost!

Searoad is the car and passenger sailing between Sorrento on the and Queenscliff on the Bellarine. Avalon is only 1 hour from Queenscliff and a great way to get to or from the Avalon Airshow. The 40 minute crossing is a relaxing and convenient alternative to the drive around the bay through city traffic and on toll roads. Relax and enjoy easy drive on/drive off facilities for cars, caravans, motorbikes and coaches. Ferries depart daily, every hour on the hour from 7am to 6pm.

If you are touring before or after the Avalon Airshow, Searoad Ferries have packaged the ferry with some great regional product, such as Peninsula Hot Springs, Enchanted Adventure Garden, Accommodation and more to offer some great savings or exclusive deals.

Searoad Ferries Special Fare Offer –

10% off ferry travel and packages when you book online and use the Promotion Code – AVALONAIR. Available for travel 18/2 - 9/3/2017. Offer can only be redeemed by booking online. Visit www.searoad.com.au and book ferry travel and ferry packages.

3. AIR

Jetstar operate regular flights directly into Avalon Airport with convenient access to the Airshow site. An internal transport service is available to carry Jetstar passengers from the Avalon terminal to the Airshow entrance. For more information on Jetstar services visit www.jetstar.com.

For those passengers arriving at Tullamarine Airport there is no direct service to Avalon Airport. Patrons will need to catch an airport bus from Tullamarine to either Geelong or Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. These services are provided by Gull Bus (Tullamarine – Geelong –www.gull.com.au) or Sky Bus for Tullamarine-Melbourne (Southern Cross Station www.skybus.com.au).

All patrons alighting in either Geelong or Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) will need to use the V/Line train service to get to the Airshow site. Further information on this service is available here.

SHOW INFORMATION

When & where does the Official Opening Ceremony take place? The official opening is an invite only event at 930am, Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Where can I find the Exhibitor Services’ Office? The Exhibitor Services’ Office is adjacent to Hall 1.

Is there a dress code for show days? Appropriate business attire (or applicable military uniform) is required.

When and where can I pick up my Official Catalogue? All Exhibitors will receive one per company which we will delivered on the first day of the event. Further copies can be collected from Exhibitor Services. An electronic PDF of the directory will be available on the Avalon website just prior to the event. The official AVALON 2017 App will also contain all information provided within the Trade Directory. The AVALON 2017 App will be available as a free download for smartphone users from mid-February 2017 via the iTunes and Google Play stores.

How can I book a conference room with the U.S. Pavilion? Please visit the Exhibitors’ Lounge at Booth 3N3 and inquire with a Kallman representative. We have one conference room available for 1 hour per exhibiting company per day.

VENUE

Is WiFi available? Wireless connectivity is provided throughout the Avalon Site. Limited free Wi-Fi is available and is suitable for web browsing and emails. Exhibitors may purchase dedicated Wi-Fi and wired internet services through the Organizer by contacting Sharyn O'Connor click here.

Will there be a business center onsite? Avalon does not have a Business Centre.

Is dining available on site and when are they open? Two Exhibition Cafes are located within the Exhibition Halls and will run during the open hours of the halls 0900-1700. On the Public days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) numerous outdoor food truck options will be available.

What is the security at the show? There is 24 hour security at the event. A comprehensive security plan with phone numbers will be part of your Exhibitor Onsite Guide to be distributed at the end of January by the show organizers.

The Organizer will provide security services for the duration of the Exhibition. However, all responsibility for the safety and security of the property of Exhibitors must be borne completely by the Exhibitor. The Organizer reserves the right to stop and search any person, vehicle, container, equipment or other item at, entering or departing from the Exhibition at any time.

Official photographic identification (passport, driver's license, defense ID etc.) is necessary and must be carried with you at all times while attending Avalon 2017.

What do I do in an emergency? Triple Zero (000) is the primary national emergency number in Australia.

Is there a lost and found? All lost and found is directed to the Police van which is located directly outside the entrance to Hall 2.