Venue

AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 on Mathematics for Action: Supporting Decision Making for a Better Future will be held in Creswick and online from 1-12 September:

MATRIX House
The University of Melbourne, Creswick Campus
4 Water Street, Creswick 3363

Transport

Situated 18km north of Ballarat and 122 km northwest of Melbourne, Creswick is a former gold-mining town, established in the 1850s. Today, the town is home to forestry, agriculture and grazing industries. MATRIX House is situated within the University of Melbourne Creswick campus (4 Water Street, Creswick). The most convenient way to get to the campus is via Ballarat Train Station.

AMSI-MATRIX will provide the following free shuttle services for Winter School 2025 participants:

  • Sunday 31 August – Ballarat Train Station to MATRIX Creswick.
    Participants are responsible for getting themselves to Ballarat Train Station. Further details on shuttle times will be sent to successful applicants.
  • Friday 12 September – MATRIX Creswick to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station
    Bus departs MATRIX Creswick at 2pm after the conclusion of AMSI Winter School.

 

MELBOURNE TO CRESWICK (VIA BALLARAT)

Getting to Ballarat Train Station*

*A Myki travel card is required to travel on the Victorian public transport system and must be purchased before boarding. Purchase either online or at a railway station (Southern Cross or Ballarat). Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your journey

Ballarat Train Station to Creswick

MELBOURNE TO CRESWICK (DIRECT)

  • V-line trains run from Southern Cross Station (Melbourne CBD) direct to Creswick (via the Maryborough line)
    • https://www.vline.com.au/ (Ticket reservations are available from 100 days of departure)
    • Note: From Creswick station, it is 1km walk to MATRIX with a moderate uphill towards the end.
  • Car – Creswick is approximately a 90 minute drive from Melbourne along the Western Freeway

CRESWICK TO MELBOURNE

  • FREE Winter School Shuttle bus on Friday 12 September. Departing at MATRIX Creswick at 2pm with stops at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station.

Travel Grants

The following travel and accommodation grants are available to assist students attend the Winter School in person

  • AMSI Travel Grants – for students studying at AMSI Member Universities
  • International Travel Grants – for students studying at universities outside Australia

Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.

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Accommodation

Below are some accommodation options located near the University of Queensland. Attendees are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements.

Accommodation close to UQ

Accommodation options on campus

UQ’s The Women’s College

The Women’s College has a number of accommodation options available to visiting attendees including:

  • Self contained apartments
  • Single study bedrooms with private ensuite
  • Single study bedrooms with shared ensuite (1 bathroom to 2 bedrooms)
  • Single study bedrooms with shared facilities.

Location

(within The University of Queensland) View St Lucia Campus maps (Women’s College located at M12)
College Road
St Lucia QLD 4067
Australia

 

Contact The Women’s College

Website: https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/conference_accommodation/
Email: admin@womens.uq.edu.au
Contact number: 61-7-3377 4500

Accommodation options off campus

Jephson Hotel

Website: https://jephsonhotel.com.au/
Location: 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Rating: 4 stars
Distance to UQ: 2.6km
Details: Situated close to the Toowong Village, Jephson hotel boasts convenient access to public transport with the Toowong train station just a short walk away. It is only a five-minute drive from the University of Queensland. The hotel offers stylish accommodation with modern facilities. All rooms have their own private balcony and guests can enjoy free wifi.

Inn on the Park Apartments

Website: https://innonthepark.com.au/
Location: 21 Patrick Lane, Toowong QLD 4066
Rating: 4 stars
Distance to UQ: 3km
Details: Inn on the Park offers stylish, modern self-contained apartments with stunning views over the Brisbane River, Brisbane city, and the parklands. It is just 2 minutes’ walk from the Brisbane river, 5 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal, and 9 minutes’ walk from both Toowong Shopping Village and a variety of trendy restaurants on Park Road. The apartments are equipped with European kitchen appliances. Guests also have access to an outdoor pool, a gymnasium, a games room, and dry-cleaning services.

Chasely Apartment Hotel

Website: https://www.chasely.com.au/home
Location: 435 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, QLD, 4066
Rating: 3.5 stars
Distance to UQ: 4.6 km
Details: Chasely Apartment Hotel offers 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in an ideal location for affordable prices. Overlooking the Brisbane River and is opposite the Wesley Hospital, it is right on the main Bus, River City Cat and Train routes, making it an ideal accommodation option. It is also close to trendy restaurants on Park Road, with Brisbane CBD and Southbank only a short or ferry ride away.

Toowong Central Motel Apartments

Website: https://www.toowongcentral.com.au/
Location: 38 Jephson St, Toowong Brisbane QLD
Rating: 3 stars
Distance to UQ: 3.9km
Details: Toowong Central Motel Apartments offer self-contained studio apartments, two minutes walk from Toowong Village Shopping Centre, train, ferry and bus options. Apartments are self-contained, fully serviced and air conditioned with a kitchenette ideal for cooking light meals and a private balcony.

Essence Suite Taringa

Website: https://www.essenceapartments.com.au/taringa
Location: 28-32 Morrow St, Taringa, QLD, 4068
Rating: 4 stars
Distance to UQ: 4.1km
Details: Essence Suites Taringa is located in Taringa, with direct access to Taringa Train Station and a short distance away from the University of Queensland, Inooroopilly Shopping Centre and Queen Street Mall. They include ensuite bathrooms with shower and hairdryers, mini fridge/freezer, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dining, things to do & accommodation options

DINING

Situated approx. 500m away from campus, there are many options for dining in Creswick’s town centre.

THINGS TO DO + ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Creswick offers a variety of activities including bushwalks, historic museums, cultural events and places to eat on the weekends. Alternatively, catch a short bus or train ride to enjoy the famous goldfields in Ballarat or relax in the natural springs at Dalesford.

Bikes are available at MATRIX for those eager to explore the area on two wheels.

Attendees not receiving a travel grant are invited to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements at their own expense. For more economical options, attendees are encouraged to band together in small groups to make travel and accommodation arrangements together in townships close to Creswick (eg. Ballarat and Wendouree).

Please see some of the tourism websites below for options on things to do on the weekend and places to stay.

Creswick

Ballarat & Dalesford