2nd Australian Lung Cancer Conference 2008
Thursday, 21 August - Sunday, 24 August 2008
Holiday Inn, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
Accommodation booking information
Special rates have been negotiated with the following venue and are applicable for extended stays, subject to availability. Book early – while all reservations are subject to availability, early bookings are encouraged to secure your preferred hotel. Special rates at the Holiday Inn cannot be guaranteed for reservations received after all the rooms allocated to ALCC are booked.
| Holiday Inn (Conference Venue) | |
| Location | 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 |
| Hotel Rating | 4 star |
| Contact | Rochelle Duthie (Telephone +61 7 5579 1042) |
| Booking Code | ALC |
| rss@holidayinnsurfersparadise.com.au | |
| Website | Holiday Inn |
| Rate - Single Occupancy | $185.00 per room per night (Breakfast Included) |
| Rate - Twin/ Double Occupancy | $205.00 per room per night (Breakfast Included) |
| Comments | Undercover security car parking at no charge (subject to availability).
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Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise is located on the Gold Coast in the heart of Surf
ers Paradise; surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes, nightlife, attractions and only 100 metres to patrolled beaches. After a $15 million revitalisation in early 2007 the hotel offers guests modern facilities in a fun, fresh and vibrant atmosphere.
All of the hotels 404 refurbished accommodation rooms boast space and style and feature a large flat screen television with selected free Foxtel channels, a generous work area with high speed internet connection, red earth amenities, pillow menu, free in-room safe and a private furnished balcony with Surfers Paradise or ocean views.
Other Local Hotels
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa *
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| Location | 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 |
| Hotel Rating | 5 star |
| Contact | +61 7 5592 9200 |
| Website | Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Rates | $225 per night - Deluxe Hinterland Room $265 per night - Deluxe Ocean View Room $380 per night - Junior Suite $480 per night - Executive Suite |
| Comments | Thes rates are only available through the website link above. Suites can be booked by phoning and quoting the conference. Suites must be booked before 22 June and will be subject to availability. Marriott is located 1 km from the conference venue. |
Moroccan Resort Apartments *
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| Location | 14 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 |
| Hotel Rating | 4 star |
| Contact | Toll Free 1800 553 800 Phone +61 7 5526 9400 |
| Website | Moroccan Resort |
| Rates | $204 per night - One bedroom / twin share $239 per night - Two bedroom / four persons $293 per night - Two bedroom / premium apartment |
| Comments | Room only. Minimum 3 night stay Two minute walk to conference venue |
Olympus Apartments*
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| Location | 60 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 |
| Hotel Rating | 3 1/2 star |
| Contact | +61 7 5538 7288 |
| bookings@olympusapartments.com.au | |
| Website | Olympus Apartments |
| Rates | One Bedroom $110 (Twin share per night) Two Bedroom $160 (Four Occupancy per night) |
| Comments | Extra person $25 per night Self Contained Apartments Two minute walk to conference venue |
*All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice
Ground Travel
Airport/hotel transfers
Con-X-ion Aiport Transfers have a daily shuttle service available from Brisbane International and domestic airports to the Gold Coast. The shuttle service meets all flights on request and is approx. $A69 return or $A37 one way. This can be booked at www.con-x-ion.com or phone +61 7 5556 9888.
Taxi
A taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Holiday Inn will take approx. 30 minutes, at a cost of approximately $A38. Taxi ranks are located directly outside Gold Coast Airport or can be contacted on 131 008.
Coach
Coach travel is an efficient and enjoyable way to see the countryside, and major coach companies operate luxury, air conditioned vehicles with express services between major Australian cities and Gold Coast.
Travel Insurance
The conference organisers recommend that delegates purchase travel insurance including cover for non-refundable meeting registration fees. Travel insurance must be purchased in the country of residence.
Visas
All travellers to Australia, other than Australian and New Zealand citizens, are legally required to hold a valid visa or electronic travel authority (ETA). It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and completed before you commence your journey. Delegates must register for the event before lodging their visa/ETA application. Following your registration, you will receive an acknowledgement letter. This is all you require from the event manager in order to make your visa/ETA application. We recommend you apply for your visa/ETA at least six weeks before you travel (earlier in some cases). For more information, contact your nearest Australian Embassy/Consulate or view the Australian Department of Immigration website www.immi.gov.au/eta.