Host City- Cairns

Location

As a destination for international and local delegates, the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforest combine to make Cairns one of the most attractive in the Asia Pacific region.  Access via the multiple airline carriers who fly directly to Cairns make this a readily accessible location despite not being a capital city.  Delegates will be able to take advantage of the lower costs without lacking any of the quality in accommodation or restaurants.  There are many top quality 5 star luxury hotels through the range of 4 star and apartment style properties, and even excellent back packer lodgings.  Providing for all range of travellers is what this most popular tourist destination does best.

The Cairns Convention Centre (CCC) regularly receives global recognition as a world class conference venue.  It was voted “World’s Best Congress Centre 2004” and “World’s Top 3 Congress Centres 2005 & 2008” in the prestigious annual client survey by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) Apex Award.  The Centre features state of the art audio visual and IT facilities with professional inhouse technical and IT services.  This is complimented by excellent local industry partners including staging and theming suppliers and exhibition service providers who are all highly skilled in the delivery of event requirements.  The CCC offers world class hospitality services with menus featuring fresh local produce to enhance the delegates enjoyment of the conference.

In addition to the superb natural environment tour and recreational experiences awaiting delegates, the City of Cairns enables visitors to engage with the local Aboriginal culture.  A feature of the meeting will be many opportunities to explore the outdoors well as experience fabulous culinary treats and Aboriginal traditions, dance and folklore.

Family Activities

A favourite holiday destination of many Australians, Cairns’ tropical climate welcomes families with children of all ages. A wide range of child - friendly activities and locations are available and can be found on several websites. 
When you’re out enjoying the tropics, don’t forget the classic Australian Summer motto- Slip, Slop, Slap! Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat- be sun smart at all times.
http://www.cancer.org.au/preventing-cancer/sun-protection/campaigns-and-events/slip-slop-slap-seek-slide.html

Cairns Kids Activities- Keeping our Kids Inspired and Active 
(http://www.cairnskidsactivities.com.au/index.php)

This website provides extensive information on indoor and outdoor activities. They are grouped according to the location, price, age groups, weather, and your family’s mobility. The website is easy to use and Cairns Convention centre is easily visible on the map as a reference point.

Muddy’s Playground
http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/cairns-esplanade-lagoon.php
“Muddy's Playground features so many fun activities for children; it is touted as being one of the best playgrounds in Australia. 
The playground is divided into three distinct sections with each one containing equipment and activities geared towards specific age groups. While the playground as a whole is generally more suitable for children aged 10 and under, older children often enjoy playing there too.
Muddy's Playground has a large café and seating area conveniently located in the middle of the playground or there are BBQ and picnic table facilities located close by. While children have a great time at Muddy's Playground, there are plenty of nearby spots in the shade for parents to relax.”

Babysitting services

Several child minding services are available.

Busy Bees babysitting services: http://www.busybeesbabysitting.com.au/
Lil Treasures Babysitting Service:http://www.cairnstoday.com.au/cairns/companyView.html?companyId=73106

Tours

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Green Island Half Day Tour

With the choice of three daily departures, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time offering a half day experience, or if you prefer spend all day – up to 7 hours on a tropical island paradise! With a range of exciting optional activities, you can even design your day at your own pace.

Includes:
Snorkeling
Glass Bottom Boat
Swimming Pool

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Jungle Surfing

There’s a new way to experience the world’s oldest rainforest... by Jungle Surfing! Jungle Surfing is a new and exciting way to see the rainforest. Fly through the rainforest canopy on flying fox zip lines, with stops at 5 different platforms in the treetops. 

Includes:
Highest Point 22.5 meters
All Ages
1-1.5 hours swinging time

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Inlet Adventure Cruise

Exciting Calm Water Cruise around Cairns harbour and wetlands, exploring the mangrove habitat and Admiralty Island onboard a 12.5 metre Naiad design vessel with 4 x 300hp Suzuki outboards, capable of cruising up to 50 knots (100Kmh). Departs twice daily.

Includes:
Crocodile and wildlife spotting
Shipwrecks, Sunken Burges
View a working Port

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Cairns Tropical Zoo & Cairns Night Zoo

7pm-10pm: Cairns Night Zoo is simply one of the best evening experiences available in the Cairns and Northern Beaches Region. following dinner experienced wild life guides will lead you on a magical mystery tour of the park by touch light. 

Includes:
Welcome Drink
Aussie BBQ buffet dinner
Billy tea and Damper
Entertainment and an Aussie Bush Dance

www.cairnstropicalzoo.com
www.cairnsnightzoo.com

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Kuranda Koala Gardens

 

Wildlife in the Rainforest. A Boutique wildlife park in the heart if Kuranda 30 minutes drive north of Cairns. Come and visit the koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and freashwater crocodiles. Experience Australia's first walk through snake house.

Enjoy 3 wildlife attractions together:
Kuranda Gardens
Birdworld
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Includes:
Free Courtesy shuttle from Skyrail/Train Terminal
Packages available

www.koalagardens.com

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Night Adventures

The perfect venue for for visitors who want to experience crocodiles and native wildlife, immersed in a natural setting with all the comforts of quality retail, food and beverage close at hand. Walk your way across the 1500 metres of boardwalks through melaleuca wetlands, lush rainforest, eucalypt woodlands to view crocodiles, cassowaries, birds, koalas, wallabies, reptiles, snakes, insects and much more. Famous for the crocodile feeding shows and unique wetland cruise on Hartley's lagoon.

www.crocodileadventures.com

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Great Barrier Reef Quicksilver Cruises

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's wavepiercing catamaransand friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance... Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.

Experience of a lifetime

Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one metre underwater.

Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.

Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

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