Getting around

Getting to ANU from the airport

The best way to get to ANU is by taxi, which is not too expensive - about A$20. The address of Liversidge Court is Liversidge St, ANU (building 78 on the map). Keys are obtained during office hours (9am till 5pm) from Accommodation Services (building 77), which is on Brian Lewis Crescent just up from Liversidge Court. However, after hours, you should go to ANU security at the John Yencken Building, Sullivan's Creek Road (building 45) to get the keys - have the taxi wait while you get the keys since it is about a ten minute walk back to Liversidge Court from the Yencken building.

If you are staying at University House (building 1) then take a taxi directly to University House, ANU campus. The reception desk there is open at any time of day or night.

If you are going directly to the John Dedman Mathematical Sciences building (building 27), ask to be dropped off at the end of Kingsley Street as many taxi drivers do not know where this building is.

Within Canberra

Your own feet

Liversidge Court and University House are about 10 minutes' walk from the Mathematical Sciences building and 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. Attractions such as the National Museum and the Botanic Gardens are easy walking distance. The National Gallery and Parliament House are about 45 minutes' walk, or a 10 minute bicycle ride.

Bicycles can be rented near the Ferry terminal by the lake (close to the footbridge at the end of Marcus Clarke Street). Canberra is a pleasant place for bicycling because there are many off-road bicycle paths, including one right around the lake. Remember to cycle on the left!

Please note that, for insurance reasons, MSI is no longer permitted to lend bicycles to visitors. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Free ANU Safety Bus ("Brian's bus")

The ANU has a free Safety Bus which has a route through and around campus and to nearby places such as Fenner Hall. It's easy to spot by the driver's name "Brian" emblazoned across the front.

Public buses

There is a bus route (number 34) that goes to all Canberra's major attractions, although it runs rather infrequently. The main bus interchange is on East Row, in the city centre. Further information about buses.

Taxis

Taxis are not too expensive over short distances. Phone 13 2227.

Parking at the ANU

There is little free parking on the ANU campus. Free parking is available at Liversidge Court and University House for guests only. Otherwise, there are "pay and display" car parks at the eastern end of campus, near the Street Theatre, and in the middle of campus, on North Road. Parking inspectors patrol the campus regularly, so be sure not to park in a permit area without a permit, and don't let your ticket expire.