The International HPC Summer School 2026 will be held on July 12–17, at the Pan Pacific Perth Hotel, which is located at:
207 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Participants will be housed at the nearby Mercure Perth hotel, about 10 mins walk (600m) from the school venue.
Getting to Perth and School Venue
Flying to Perth
Perth is served by one major international airport, Perth Airport (IATA: PER, ICAO: YPPH). It is located approximately 10–12 km east of Perth CBD and handles both domestic and international flights.
From Perth Airport to Pan Pacific Perth (school venue) / Mercure Perth (housing)
The school venue and accommodation are located close to each other in Perth CBD. From Perth Airport, the following transport options are available:
By taxi / rideshare: Taxis and rideshare services (e.g. Uber, Ola, Didi) are available outside the terminals. Please have the hotel address ready.
Cost: Approximately AUD 30–50
Duration: 20–30 minutes
By public transport (train + walk / bus): Take the Airport Line train from Airport Central or Airport East station to Perth Station. From there, it is approximately a 15–20 minute walk, or a short bus/taxi ride to the hotels.
Cost: Approximately AUD 5–7
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Visa requirements for entry into Australia
A good starting point is to determine your entry requirements for Australia using the Australian Government’s visa finder tool:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/visit
Participants are solely responsible for:
- Determining their individual visa requirements for entry into Australia
- Obtaining any necessary visas or travel documents
- Covering all costs associated with visa applications
Please ensure that your passport validity meets the relevant requirements for entry into Australia. Requirements vary by nationality and visa type, so participants should verify this well in advance of travel.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that participants obtain travel insurance to cover unexpected situations such as illness, travel delays, or disruptions during their stay in Australia.