
ACRN 2025 SYMPOSIUM, CANBERRA
ACRN 2025 Symposium
#ACRN2025
Dates: 2nd – 3rd September, 2025
Optional field trip: Thursday 4th September, 2025
Location: Discovery Auditiorium, Building 702, CSIRO Black Mountain, Canberra
For more information, please contact: coastalrestorationnetwork@gmail.com
Registration for the ACRN 2025 symposium is now open and will close CoB Monday 7th July
ACCOMMODATION
Please find below accommodation options that are closest to CSIRO Black Mountain and on/close to main transport routes.
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.8 km, 26 minutes
Public transport - 22 mins
10% Discount using code ‘ACRN2025’
Dates valid: 01/09/2025 – 05/09/2025
· All rooms are subject to availability at time of booking.
· Promo codes are only valid for bookings made online; and will require full prepayment.
· Bookings will be subject to any minimum night stay restrictions as listed on the website.
· Online Terms and Conditions apply to these bookings. For full terms & conditions please click here
How to book:
1. Visit: all.com
2. Enter stay details including Hotel Name or Destination, Check in & Check out dates and Room/Guest details
3. Click on “More Options” drop down
4. Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code as above (case sensitive) and hit “search”
5. Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner
6. Select the hotel and room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen
7. Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit Confirm
8. You will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed.
Otherwise, please find the direct booking link below:
Once booking is confirmed, it can be accessed via ‘My Bookings’ on the same website or app by logging in using the reservation number on your confirmation and the surname on the booking.
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.7 km, 22 minutes
Public transport - 15 mins
Link - https://www.novotelcanberra.com.au/
Discount:
10% discount off the best available public flexible rate for attendees of the ACRN conference for 31 August 2025 – 04 September 2025 (subject to availability).
Novotel offers flexible cancellation for these bookings, with payment to be sorted at the hotel.
This link is exclusive to attendees of the ACRN 2025 Symposium and cannot be accessed by staff at the property level.
Book at the following link: https://all.accor.com/lien_externe.svlt?&destination=2796&goto=rech_resa¤cy=AUD&goto=rech_resa&dayIn=1&monthIn=9&yearIn=2025&nightNb=3&adultNumber=1&preferredCode=BGPG&code_langue=gb
Select ‘Pro & Incentive’ to access the discount.
If you have any troubles, please contact: Aure Legaspi on 02 6245 5050 or send an email to: Aure.LEGASPI@accor.com
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.7 km, 25 minutes
Public transport - 17 mins
Available from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025
Room Type: One Bedroom Apartment (King Bed)
Promotion of 15% over our standard rate
Parking has an additional cost of $20.00 per vehicle per night
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 14-days prior to arrival by 2:00 pm. After this time, full fees apply.
Pre-payment is required 14-days prior to arrival after 2:00 pm. This payment is non-refundable in accordance with the cancellation policy.
Important:
The promo code will be available until the 1st of August 2025 or until hotels are out of availability.
Rooms & Rates are subject to availability at the time of the booking
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 2.1 km, 30 minutes
Public transport - 15 mins
Available from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025
Room Type: Studio Room (King Bed)
Promotion of 15% over our standard rate
Parking has an additional cost of $20.00 per vehicle per night
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 14-days prior to arrival by 2:00 pm. After this time, full fees apply.
Pre-payment is required 14-days prior to arrival after 2:00 pm. This payment is non-refundable in accordance with the cancellation policy.
Important:
The promo code will be available until the 1st of August 2025 or until hotels are out of availability.
Rooms & Rates are subject to availability at the time of the booking
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 3.0 km, 43 minutes
Public transport - 38 mins
Available from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025
Room Type: Guest Room (Queen Bed)
Promotion of 20% over our standard rate
Parking has an additional cost of $15.00 per vehicle per night
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 14-days prior to arrival by 2:00 pm. After this time, full fees apply.
Pre-payment is required 14-days prior to arrival after 2:00 pm. This payment is non-refundable in accordance with the cancellation policy.
Important:
The promo code will be available until the 1st of August 2025 or until hotels are out of availability.
Rooms & Rates are subject to availability at the time of the booking
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.8 km, 25 minutes
Public transport - 21 mins
Link - https://avenuehotel.com.au/
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.7 km, 22 minutes
Public transport - 15 mins
Link - https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/act/canberra/quest-canberra
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.9 km, 25 minutes
Public transport - 25 mins
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.9 km, 25 minutes
Public transport - 27 mins
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.9 km, 26 minutes
Public transport - 23 mins
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 1.9 km, 27 minutes
Public transport - 25 mins
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Walking distance from CSIRO- 2.5 km, 35 minutes
Public transport - 19 mins
The ACRN is grateful for its support from our funders:
The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine and Coastal Hub
The NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy (MEMS) and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)
…and partners, CSIRO and James Cook University
At the ACRN, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and First Nations Peoples and communities who have cared for marine and coastal habitats for millennia. We are committed to increasing our cultural safety and capability and ensuring that partnerships with First Nations People are preferred and explored, where possible, in marine and coastal restoration projects. Our team pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and play and extends that to the lands, waterways, seas, and skies of our extended network.