Getting there...

Making your travel arrangements

All international travelers will require a current Passport to enter Australia. Other than New Zealand residents, persons entering Australia will also require a Visa to stay for the conference.

By Air

Cairns Airport is the main gateway to Tropical North Queensland. It boasts international, domestic and general aviation terminals. It is serviced by major international, national and state air carriers. There are many direct flights for international travellers: New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Guam and Papua New Guinea as well as Singapore via Darwin. Cairns Airport is Australia's fifth busiest in terms of international passengers. Cairns Airport offers both domestic and international flights. Located approximately 7 kilometres (10 minute drive) from the city centre.

Major Airline contact numbers:

• Qantas 13 1313
• Virgin Blue 13 6789
• Jetstar 13 1538

Shuttle Services from the Airport
Australia Coach/Sun Palm Transport Group operate shuttle bus services depart from the airport to the city centre and local hotels, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. No prebooking is required. There is an information desk within the terminal which, if not staffed, has direct-dial telephone. For timetables and online bookings visit www.sunpalmtransport.com or email reservations@sunpalmtransport.com phone (07) 4087 2900.

Taxis
A taxi fare is approximately $15-$20 - airport to city centre. Taxi ranks are located near both the International and Domestic Terminals.

Car Rentals
Major car rental companies also operate from Cairns Airport -

• Avis (08) 8953 5533
• Budget (08) 8955 5899
• Hertz (08) 8952 2644
• Thrifty (08) 8955 5233

By Train

Sunlander - Queenslander Class
Providing a totally relaxing and unwinding experience, this multi award-winning train offers the ideal way to experience the picturesque coastal stretch between Brisbane and Cairns, in comfortable, fully air-conditioned lounge cars, club cars and dining facilities. A leisurely 32-hour journey, The Queenslander offers first class travel with comfortable single or double sleeping berths, overhead reading lights, washbasins, fresh crisp linen, stationery packs, toiletries and bathrobes are provided in each cabin. Sumptuous meals are presented in the fine dining atmosphere of the Coral Cay Restaurant, while the Daintree Lounge provides the perfect place to wile away the hours with a cool drink and live entertainment. Learn more

Sunlander
Offering passengers a comfortable and affordable way to see the inland coast of Queensland, the Sunlander travels return from Brisbane to Cairns three times per week. The Sunlander meanders its way through the scenic, lush countryside of inland coastal towns of Bundaberg and Gladstone through to the sub-tropical region in Mackay, Proserpine and Bowen, until reaching its final destination of Cairns. Passengers can travel in first or economy class sleeping berths and seating is also available. Waterways Restaurant also provides an excellent array of sumptuous meals accompanied with quality Australian wines. Learn more

Tilt Train
QR's high-speed Tilt Train connects visitors to major tourist destinations from South East to Central Queensland. As Australia's fastest train, this service operates in each direction between Brisbane and Rockhampton and is outfitted with state-of-the-art facilities and catering - it's a wonderful way to explore the Capricorn and Coral Coasts. Learn more

By Road

The distance to Cairns by the most practicable direct route is 1700 km. From Brisbane, 2700 km from Sydney, 2800 km from Darwin, 3100 km from Melbourne.

By Coach

Coach travel is an efficient and pleasurable way to see the countryside. Major coach companies operate luxury, air conditioned vehicles with express services between major Australian cities and Cairns.