LIMECONNECTIONV - LIME Network

MoneyThere are several banks and 24hr ATMs located around Darwin. Please note that there are no ATM facilitiesat the Darwin Convention Centre. The nearest facilities are situated at the Stokes Hill Wharf Precinct and theAdina/Vibe Hotel Complex.Banks in close proximity to the Convention Centre include:• ANZ - 69 Smith St• Bendigo Bank - 67 Smith St• Commonwealth Bank - 66 Smith St• National Australia Bank - 71 Smith St• Westpac - The Mall, 24 Smith StFor up-to-date information about exchange rates, see www.xe.com.ClimateDarwin has two distinct seasons; the wet season which runs from approximately late October through toMarch and the dry season from April to September. During LIME Connection V, expect a relatively warmclimate with an average high of 31°C, an average low of 20°C with relatively little rain.For Darwin weather forecasts, visit W: www.bom.gov.au/nt/forecasts/darwin.shtmlGetting around in DarwinAirport ShuttleDarwin International Airport is located 13 kilometres from the CBD (around a 15 minute drive). Darwin AirportShuttle operates from the Arrivals terminal of the Darwin Airport. Return shuttle services are offered to andfrom all Darwin CDB hotels, holiday apartments, backpacker hostels and the Transit Centre in Mitchell Street.For more information on the Airport Shuttle, visit W: www.darwinairportshuttle.com.au.BusesBuses are the main mode of public transport in Darwin and are operated by the Northern TerritoryGovernment. Buses operate between three main interchanges located in Darwin City, Casuarina andPalmerston. You can travel for three hours on any bus for $2 (children 50c and under-fives free). Buy ticketson the bus.A bus timetable can be collected from the Visitor Information Centre at 6 Bennett Street, Darwin City, or viaW: www.transport.nt.gov.au/public/bus/darwin.Car HireA number of hire car companies operate out of Darwin airport and the city. Car rental counters are located atthe Arrivals Hall near baggage collection on the ground floor of Darwin International Airport.18