Wildlife Disease Association
72nd Annual Conference
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The WDA 2024 conference will be hosted on Ngunnawal Country, Australia, in Australia’s capital city – Canberra. The name Canberra is in Ngunnawal language. Nestled at the foot of the Brindabella mountains, this inland city of 400,000 is surrounded by typical south-eastern Australian woodlands and rural landscapes. The designed city is home to many of Australia’s modern national cultural sites, including our national parliament.
Wildlife is common in Canberra and its surrounds. You can expect to see sulphur-crested cockatoos, eastern grey kangaroos, kookaburras and might see emus, koalas, echidnas and even platypuses.
December is summer in Australia and Canberra has a warm dry summer climate. Typical daytime temperatures range between 12°C and 28°C. UV exposure is extremely high in December in south-eastern Australia.
Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia’s smallest and only landlocked state or territory (being surrounded by the state of New South Wales).
Canberra has an international airport that is serviced by some direct international flights and frequent domestic connections. Train and bus routes run between Canberra and Sydney and the city has an urban bus and light rail system as well as an excellent network of bike trails and footpaths. Car hire is available from Canberra airport, and highways connect the city with Sydney (>3hrs), Melbourne (>7hrs) and other regional hubs. Canberra is 1.5hr drive from the south coast of NSW.
International visitors to Australia must have a visa, regardless of how long they are planning to stay. For the purpose of attending the conference, one of the visitor visa options should be suitable. However, please confirm your visa requirements before travelling.
Canberra has a large range of accommodation options, but occupancy can be high so early booking is advisable. WDA 2024 has secured rooms until 1st September 2024 at the following venues. All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD $).
WDA 2024 has secured a special rate of $99 per person per night at the Canberra Accommodation Centre, which is 5km from Old Parliament House and the National Art Gallery (30min by public transport). Book directly through WDA 2024 conference registration.
$99.00 per person per night, room only
This rate includes internet, all linen and towels. All rooms have shared facilities, including 3 large sets of bathrooms and a kitchenette on each floor, all fully serviced. There is a café (The Annex Café) located on the ground floor. View accommodation types and facilities HERE but please book using the Book Now link below.
WDA 2024 has secured special rates for conference attendees from 1st to 6th December at the following accommodations located within 1.5km of Old Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. Limited rooms are available and bookings should be made directly with the hotels.
Use the booking code CHAR011224 (The Brassey) or CHAR011225 (Little National) to access our reserved rooms and special rates. Select dates and ‘book now’, then click ‘Special Codes’ or ‘Rates’ drop down option, then change the drop down from “Promo Code” to “Group Code” then apply the relevant booking code.
$270.00 per person per night, room only
Realm Suite – $270.00 per room per night, room only
These rates include internet, in-house movies and access to EVO Health Club located at Hotel Realm.
On site car parking – $15/day
Breakfast – Additional
$240.00 per room per night, room only
Burbury Room – $240.00 per room per night, room only
These rates include internet and access to Hale Gym located at Brassey Hotel.
On site car parking – $15/day
Breakfast – Additional
$220.00 per room per night, room only
$200.00-$220.00 per person per night, room only
Standard Room – $200.00 per room per night, room only
Superior Room – $220.00 per room per night, room only
This rate includes internet, car parking (subject to availability) and access to Hale Gym.
Breakfast – Additional
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island nations and people have a profound and enduring relationship with Country and wildlife that stretches back over 60,000 years.
We acknowledge the First Nations of the Australian continent and recognise their traditional and continuing connection and custodianship with the Country on which this event takes place. We honour, respect and listen to First Nations Elders. We respect, listen to and celebrate First Nations stories and knowledges.
We acknowledge our responsibility to First Nations and strive to honour this in our collective work towards this special event – WDA 2024.
