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CONFERENCE VENUE
The APAC'03 Conference will be held at the Royal
Pines Resort, a 5 star property on 200 hectares just 12 minutes
drive from the beaches of Surfers Paradise. All the resort accommodation
offers panoramic views of the golf course, garden or Gold Coast.
Address: Royal Pines Resort Ross St, Ashmore Q 4214, Australia
Private Mail Bag 88, Gold Coast Mail Centre, Q 9726 Tel: +61 7 5597
1111 Fax: +61 7 5597 2277 Toll Free: 1800 074 999
Royal Pines Resort offers a complimentary shuttle service loop
between Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, the Casino and Pacific Fair
Shopping Centre. It has six restaurants, kids’ club, indoor and
outdoor swimming pool, The Resort Spa with its range of massage
therapies, seven undercover tennis courts, an 18 hole championship
golf course and gymnasium.
Concierge can arrange limousines, hire cars and taxis on request.
For guests travelling to and from Brisbane, the Gold Coast is connected
to Brisbane by a rail service. The Nerang Rail Station is five minutes
drive from the Resort. For guests driving to the resort, the resort
offers complimentary undercover parking in addition to its optional
valet parking service (fee applies).
Royal Pines Resort shuttle bus timetime is as follows:
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ACCOMMODATION
Royal Pines
Resort has been selected for the Conference and Exhibition.
Royal Pines has a range of meeting rooms and substantial exhibition
space in the Conference Centre. The Exhibition area is centrally
located and will be the 'hub' for all activities of the Conference.
Discounted accommodation rates have been negotiated
at the Royal Pines Resort as detailed below. All rates are for single,
twin or double occupancy. To book your accommodation, please use
the online registration facility or contact the conference organisers
Martin Lack and Associates (do not contact the hotel direct). If
you require suites please note this in “Additional Comments” at
the end of the registration form.
Whilst the conference organisers will make the booking on your
behalf, delegates are required to settle their own account on departure.
Please note that there will be a penalty of one night’s accommodation
for any cancellations not advised prior to anticipated arrival.
| Standard Room |
AUD $160 per room per night |
| Junior Suite |
AUD $220 per room per night |
| Executive Suite |
AUD $440 per room per night |
| Third Person in Room |
AUD $30 per night |
Check In: 2.00pm
Check out: 11.00am
ABOUT THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast is located on the east coast of Australia, just
one hour's drive south of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. It is
a region of contrasts offering a 70km (44 mile) stretch of unpolluted
golden surf beaches, with a hinterland of lush green subtropical
rainforests. The Coast boasts over 35 patrolled beaches and year
round safe swimming, and the hinterland is Australia's largest area
of subtropical rainforest with 29 national parks and nature reserves.
Apart from its natural beauty, the Gold Coast is Australia's entertainment
capital, offering an enormous range of sights and attractions to
delight visitors of all ages. From theme parks and wildlife sanctuaries
to adventure sports, day tours and cruises, to shopping, wining
and dining.
The climate is subtropical and the area enjoys an average of over
300 days of sunshine per year.
The average temperature ranges are:
| Season |
Months |
Temp°C |
Temp °F |
| Spring |
September to November |
15-25 ºC |
59-77 ºF |
| Summer |
December to February |
20-28 ºC |
68-83 ºF |
| Autumn |
March to May |
20-28 ºC |
59-77 ºF |
| Winter |
June to August |
11-21 ºC |
52-70 ºF |
Gold Coast average temperature information
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND MAP
LINKS
The Gold Coast stretches from Cabarita Beach in New South Wales
north to Beenleigh and South Stradbroke Island. Its main attractions
include beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, national parks, quaint
villages, craft shops and spectacular views. For further information,
try starting at these sites:
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