Travel & Accommodation
Plan your trip to Melbourne.
Chosen 2026 runs 19–22 November at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne. Whether you're flying in from interstate or driving across Victoria, we've put together everything you need to make getting here easy.
Accommodation
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We've partnered with Novotel Melbourne Preston, just minutes from La Trobe University, to give every Chosen 2026 attendee an exclusive 20% off their stay.
215 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072 · ~10 min from venue
Before you book
Novotel bookings are prepaid, and the cardholder must be present at check-in with that card and photo ID (18+). If you're booking with someone else's card (e.g. a parent staying home), make sure that person will actually be in Melbourne at check-in, or the hotel can refuse it.
Groups with under-18 delegates: have the attending adult leader book (and pay) with their own card, rather than a teen's parent back home.
How to use the code
- Go to the Novotel Melbourne Preston booking page and pick your dates.
- Tick "Special rates" next to the search bar, then hit Search.
- In the panel that opens, enter CONF26 under "Preferential code".
- Search again and compare the rate shown against the standard rate (see note below), then complete your prepaid booking before 31 December 2026.
Before you book: rates change by date, and the preferential code doesn't always come out cheaper than the standard rate. Search both with and without CONF26 and take whichever is lower.
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Flights
Getting a good fare.
All three major domestic carriers run regular flash sales with deep discounts on standard fares. The earlier you look, the more windows you have. Here's what to watch for each airline.
Virgin Australia
Happy Hour
Released most Thursdays from 4pm to 11pm AEST. Subscribe to Virgin's deals newsletter so you're notified the moment fares drop.
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Jetstar
Friday Fare Frenzy
Drops most Fridays from midday to 8pm AEST, and sometimes stretches into a Weekend Fare Frenzy through Monday.
View Jetstar deals
Qantas
Red e-Deal
No fixed day, these pop up periodically rather than on a set schedule. Subscribe to Qantas's email alerts or check back often for discounted domestic fares.
View Qantas deals
Jetstar
Travelling as a group?
If your parish, school, or diocese is travelling together, Jetstar's group booking desk can put together a custom fare quote for everyone on the one booking. Fill out their form and they'll email your group a quote.
Questions about travel?
Get in touch and we'll do our best to help, whether that's the Novotel deal, getting to the venue from the airport, or anything else.