Venue

The Conference will be held at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. We have secured a special conference room rate of AU$220 per night and the hotel is holding a number of rooms for our delegates at this rate.  Please book directly with the conference hotel and quote the conference name to secure this rate.  The hotel will also extend this rate for 3 days prior to and after the conference if you wish to extend your stay.

Where is the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast is:

• In South East Queensland
• 1-hour drive south from Brisbane
• 2-hour flight south from Cairns
• 1-hour flight north from Sydney
• 2-hour flight north from Melbourne.

Gold Coast facts and figures

• 300 days of sunshine per year
• Average daytime temps 18 - 27°C  
• 70 kilometres world-famous surfing beaches
• Sub-tropical rainforest within 30 minutes drive
• More than 35 international-standard golf courses
• Over 500 restaurants specialising in international cuisine
• Australia’s fastest growing region
• Australia’s number 1 holiday destination 
• Welcomes 9.8 million visitors a year

For more information on how to get to and around visit the Gold Coast Tourist Information Site.

Attractions of the Gold Coast include:

• Shopping
• Golf
• Theme Parks
• Wine Tasting
• Learn to Surf
• Whale Watching
• Four Wheel Driving
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Water Sports
• Spa Treatments
• Casino
• Shows
• Cruises.