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General Information
Conference Venue
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD
Shopping
The Gold Coast offers a fantastic range of shopping experiences, from resort / themed shopping villages to large variety-filled shopping centres, designer boutique stores, elegant arcades or beachside art & local craft markets. You'll find some of Australia's most exciting shopping centres on the Gold Coast open and buzzing seven days a week.
Attractions
Beachfront esplanades, shopping precincts, exhilarating theme parks and relaxing restaurants. Gold Coast city attractions are diverse and colourful in nature. A wealth of attractions, entertainment, facilities and services for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Food & Wine
The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful food and wine industry. Cultivating everything from soft-shell crabs and goat cheese to locally bred Wagyu beef and award-winning boutique wines.
The region’s produce is in high demand in international markets, particularly Southeast Asia and the USA, but travellers to the Gold Coast get the chance to sample every possible combination in the city’s vibrant restaurants.
The Gold Coast is at the forefront of Australian style and has attracted a multitude of prominent restaurateurs and operators from the southern capitals and around the world to progress with this dynamic region.
There is an endless variety of Australian and international styles complimented by the freshest of produce and delivered in some of Australia’s most inspired restaurant precincts.
Culture
Gold Coast residents embrace a culture that is largely based around the beach and outdoors. Shorts and thongs (flip-flops) are standard uniform for many and the laid-back attitude of the locals echoes throughout the region.
Time Zone
The Gold Coast is on Greenwich Means Time (GMT) +10hrs or Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Weather
The region enjoys a subtropical climate boasting an average 300 days of sunshine per year and mid average temperatures.
GST Information
Australia has a goods and services tax on purchases (10%) but you may claim this and the Wine Equalisation Tax when departing our shores.
Travellers to Australia need a valid passport or similar certificate of identification. Everyone, except travellers with Australian and New Zealand passports, requires a visa.
For more information visit www.immi.gov.au.
Getting Around
Bus
Surfside Buslines offer unlimited travel anywhere on the Gold Coast. For more information: 07 5571 6555 or www.surfside.com.au
Train
Trains do not run along the coast but they are an excellent way to reach the Gold Coast from Brisbane. It takes only one hour by train from Brisbane to reach the Gold Coast. For more information on routes and timetables visit the Queensland Rail website www.qr.com.au
Air
Gold Coast Airport
Distance to conference venue: 22.8 km
Driving directions: North on Gold Coast Highway to North side of Surfers Paradise along Ferny Avenue to #158.
Alternate transportation:
Limousine fee: 79 AUD (one way); reservation required
Bus service fee: 18.00 AUD (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 50.00 AUD (one way)
Brisbane Airport - BNE
Distance to conference venue: 85 km
Driving directions: From the Airport follow the signs for the Gold Coast on the Gateway Arterial Motorway. Take the South East Freeway (M1) exit to the Gold Coast. Exit at Southport via Smith St and follow the signs for Surfers Paradise. Turn right at the Gold Coast Highway intersection and after approximately 4 km turn right at Palm Avenue and then right into Ferny Avenue. The resort is approximately 500m on the left hand side.
Alternate transportation:
Limousine sedan fee: 195 AUD (one way); reservation required
Bus service fee: 43.50 AUD (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 240.00 AUD (one way)
Taxi
Gold Coast Taxis provide an alternative to bus travel. For more information: 131 008
Parking
Complimentary parking is available at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa for all conference attendees. |
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