Cairns is a vibrant tropical city. It has a unique location nestled between two world heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. It boasts unrivalled nature based attractions.

Cairns has an appealing tropical climate, good restaurants, friendly customer service, a great range of accommodation, tropical shopping and great entertainment with a casino and lively tourism industry offering a diverse range of tours and cruises. The city has a laid back atmosphere and has some enjoyable public spaces for informal exercise, walking, jogging, cycling swimming in the new lagoon pool or just relaxing. The City is well landscaped with tropical vegetation and has extensive outdoor dining facilities. Most activities are within walking distance of the CBD. The airport is also only 10 minutes from the CBD. The airport is conveniently serviced by direct flights from many leading destinations. Cairns City is only 15 -20 minutes from a string of appealing beaches along the coastline to the north.
Airline Destinations Serviced from Cairns
Qantas 13 13 13 Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Gladstone, Gove Mackay, Horn Island, Thursday Island, Townsville, Weipa, Hamilton Island
Jetstar 131538 Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Virgin Blue 136789 Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
Macair Airlines 131313 Normanton, Kowanyama, Pompuraaw, Mount Isa, Edward River, Mornington Island
Regional Pacific (07) 4053 8222 Bamaga
Pre and Post Touring
Have you considered coming to Cairns early or staying on after the conference? There is an abundance of half and full day touring options where you will get the opportunity to see the many spectacular wonders of the world including the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage listed Rainforest. If we have enough interest we will include some optional touring programs for Saturday 18 October 2008 in the program
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87 Port Douglas Rd
Port Douglas QLD 4877
Ph: 07 4099 8900
www.rydges.com/portdouglas

From $209 per night
Set amongst lush tropical gardens this stunning resort is a tranquil oasis just minutes from the Port Douglas township. Rejuvenate at Sabaya Day Spa while the kids have fun at the Kid’s Club. Special Free Night Offers at Rydges Sabaya Resort Port Douglas.
Pacific Parade
Mission Beach QLD 4852
Ph: 07 4068 7444
www.rydges.com/missionbeach

From $145 per night
Situated on idyllic Mission Beach, Castaways Resort offers spectacular views out to Dunk Island and the Coral Sea and has long been known as a location for a relaxing escape.

Rydges have also offered some great accommodation rates in Cairns, click here for more information.



If you have a few more days we have also negotiated special rates with Peppers Palm Cove and Port Douglas starting from just $236 per night.

Peppers Beach Club and Spa, Port Douglas

Negotiated Group Training National Conference rates, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two:

  • Spa Suite $298 per night
  • One Bedroom Suite $383 per night
  • Two Bedroom Suite $527 per night



Peppers Beach Club, Palm Cove

Negotiated Group Training National Conference rates, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two:

  • Spa Suite $274 per night
  • One Bedroom Suite $332 per night
  • Two Bedroom Suite $456 per night

To book any of the above Peppers rates please contact them directly and quote “Group Training Australia “.
Beach Club Port Douglas: Phone 07 4087 1000 Email portdouglas@peppers.com.au
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove: Phone 07 4059 9200 Email palmcove@peppers.com.au




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