| 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).
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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