Getting to Lorne:
Bus Transfer
For 2026, we will once again be offering bus transfers to and from Lorne.
In the registration portal, there is an Add-On section where you can select a bus transfer (this works the same as adding an extra ticket to your registration).
Price: AUD 70.00 each way (General) / AUD 35.00 each way (Student)
You may log back into your dashboard at any time to add, change, or remove this option.
Seats must be reserved in advance.
Melbourne to Lorne
Thursday 5 February
Royal Parade (WEHI) @ 12 pm
The bus will be located outside, or as close as possible to, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research (1G Royal Parade, Parkville VIC), next to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It will arrive approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time and depart at 12:00 pm sharp for Lorne via Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Tullamarine Melbourne Airport @ 12:30 pm
Passengers should meet in the blue Groups and Charters Bus (the L) zone opposite International Terminal (T2), ensuring they have boarded the bus no later than 12:30 PM. The bus will have a conference signage "LORNE PROTEOMICS 2026" on the front window.
Lorne to Melbourne
Sunday 8 February
To Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Royal Parade (WEHI) @ 2:45 PM
The bus will first travel to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (arriving at approximately 5:15 pm), then continue into Melbourne city with a stop at WEHI/University of Melbourne, Royal Parade (arriving at approximately 5:45 pm).
Important
Please ensure you have checked out of your hotel and wait within the Mantra Lorne Foyer at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Please allow for 2.5 hours to travel from Lorne for flight bookings.