Frequently Asked Questions

What are the days of the show?
Sunday August 28, Monday August 29 & Tuesday August 30, 2011

What are the times of the show?
Sunday:    9.30am – 6.00pm
Monday:    9.30am – 6.00pm
Tuesday:   9.30am – 5.00pm

The Registration Foyer opens at 8.30am each day.

What does it cost to attend?
Entry is free but restricted to members of the jewellery industry only. Please refer to the registration section of this website for further information. Click here for details.

PRE-REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. MAKE SURE YOU ARE CORRECTLY REGISTERED PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE FAIR. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED.

What is the GPS address for the Exhibition Centre?
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Harbour Street, Darling Harbour,
Sydney NSW 2000

What type of parking is available at the venue, and how much does it cost?
The Exhibition Centre car park is conveniently located off Darling Drive, underneath the Centre's five exhibition halls.The car park has direct access to the venue and the many attractions and facilities available in Darling Harbour.
Car park opening hours:

Monday to Sunday - open 24 hours
Rates as at June 2011

Day Rates for all vehicles are: 

    0-1 hours = $8.00

    1-2 hours = $16.00

    2-3 hours = $24.00

    3-4 hours = $28.00

    4+  hours = $30.00

Evening Rates for all vehicles are:

    0-1 hours = $7.00

    1-2 hours = $13.00

    2+  hours = $18.00

Evening Rates apply for entry after 5pm and exit before 9am the following day.  Automatic pay stations are located throughout the car park, with a central pay station in the area under Hall 5. Payment is made at these stations prior to exiting the car park.  Prepayment is also available.  Please note that the ceiling height of the Exhibition Centre car park is 1.8 metres.
For any parking enquiries please telephone +61 2 9282 5000 or visit www.scec.com.au

What type of public transport is there available to and from the venue?
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is only a 20 minute drive from Sydney's international airport. The Centre can be accessed by monorail, lightrail, road or sea, with lightrail and monorail stations right outside the main doors of the venue. Ferries and water taxis also provide a memorable journey between the Centre and the city's many harbourside attractions.

What hotel do you recommend?
For all your travel requirements contact Nationwide Travel on (+61) 2 9983 9211 or email travel@jgbs.com.
Remember to quote Jewellery Fair Sydney 2011.


Are there child changing/parent room facilities at the venue?
These facilities are available. However, as this is a business event, with high security, we strongly discourage buyer's children from attending the Fair.  We understand however, that this may be unavoidable at times and so exceptions in these circumstances may be made.  Due to the nature of the event we discourage prams being brought into the Fair. Any items brought to the Fair will be searched at the Fair entry and/or exit as part of our commitment to safety and security.  If a child is found unaccompanied, they will be escorted to the Expertise Events Servicentre and the registered buyer responsible for the child will be notified.

Are there wheel chairs available?
Yes, contact the SCEC visitor services to reserve a wheelchair

Can I use my EFTPOS/Credit Card at the venue?
ATM machines are located at the venue

What type of food is available?
Full Café facilities are available for visitors as well as the Decadent Dessert Bar and Lustre Noodle Bar

What are the future show dates?
2012 - September 2-4

What other similar events might I be interested in?

JAA Melbourne Jewellery Fair,  March 4-5, 2012, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

www.melbournejewelleryfair.com.au

JAA Brisbane Jewellery Fair, March 25 - 26, 2012, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre,
 www.brisbanejewelleryfair.com.au