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ANNUAL CONVENTION
2018
Delegate
24-26 Registration
OCT. Brochure
RAISING
THE PROFILE
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, Queensland www.raaa2018.com.au
Convention Organising Committee Mr Mike Higgins Ms Lea Vesic Captain John Holmes Ms Michelle Bye Contact Details For all queries regarding registration, please contact: RAAA Annual Convention 2018 Secretariat Suite 348, St Kilda Road Towers 1 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 T: +61 03 9863 7606 E: raaa@encanta.com.au
INVITATION
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) National
Convention is highly regarded as the premier annual aviation
event and attracts key industry leaders, regional operators,
technical experts, manufacturers and suppliers. The Department of
Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities, CASA, Airservices
Australia and other Government bodies are well represented and
contribute significantly to the program. Importantly, the event is open to members
and non-members providing a tremendous benefit to the industry as a whole.
The RAAA 2018 National Convention will be held at the RACV Royal Pines
Resort on the Gold Coast from 24– 26 October 2018.
Holding the Convention at RACV Royal Pines on the The format of the Convention will change this year,
Gold Coast has many benefits: commencing on Wednesday with a round of golf, followed
• Only 25 minutes from the Regional Airport, Coolangatta by the Welcome Function. Thursday will include speaking
sessions and the tradeshow opening, concluding with the
• Only 60 minutes from the International Airport, Brisbane Gala Dinner and Scholarship Awards. Friday will include
• A Championship golf course for the RAAA Golf speaking sessions, workshops and the tradeshow.
Challenge – Home of the Australian PGA We welcome your attendance as a delegate at this
• All social functions will be held on site, and yet will all important event.
have a totally different feel
• The Convention sessions and trade show are all held
within the same building, in adjoining areas, making it
very easy to move between the sessions and trade show
• Availability of a large amount of single accommodation
on and off site
• It’s family friendly with many activities onsite and easily Jim Davis
accessible offsite; Australia’s famous theme parks are Chairman, RAAA
only 30 minutes away
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WHO WILL
ATTEND?
In recent years the RAAA Annual Convention has
attracted 330+ delegates from throughout Australia
and overseas, including:
• Pilots
• Engineers
• Aviation Management Students
• Industry technical and operations experts
• Researchers and academic staff
• Equipment and chemical suppliers
• Health and safety, environmental and sustainability
specialists
• Regulatory, community and other interest groups
• Manufacturers
• Aviation industry product and service suppliers
2018 SPEAKER
SCHEDULE
Speakers will include senior executives from
the following organisations:
• Aircraft Noise Ombudsman
• Airservices Australia
• Association of South Pacific Airlines
• Australian Transport Safety Bureau
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Boeing Flight Services Australia
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority
• In Motion Aero PTY LTD
• QANTAS
• University of Southern Queensland
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
This Program is subject to change. Please visit the Convention website for
updated information regarding the Program.
Wednesday 24 October 2018
10:00 - 17:00 Exhibitor Bump-in, Tradeshow Hall
11:30 - 17:00 RAAA 18 Hole Golf (Briefing 11:30, tee off 12:00)
17:30 - 19:30 Welcome Reception including Matt Hall Racing Flying Display commencing 17:40
Thursday 25 October 2018
09:00 - 09:05 TOPIC Housekeeping
SPEAKER Mike Higgins, CEO, RAAA
09:05 - 09:25 TOPIC Convention Welcome
SPEAKER Jim Davis, Chairman, RAAA
09:25 - 10:10 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Kate Munari, Former Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Pilot
10:10 - 10:15 TOPIC Tradeshow Opening (Introduction to Tradeshow)
SPEAKER Mike Higgins
10:15 - 11:00 Tradeshow Opening & Exhibition - Morning Tea
11:00 - 11:40 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER George Faktaufon, CEO, Association of South Pacific Airlines
11:40 - 12:00 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Shane Carmody, Director Aviation Safety, Civil Aviation Safety Authority
12:00 - 13:00 TOPIC Keynote Speech
SPEAKER Rob Redenbach, Communication Specialist , Former FBI and Body Guard for Nelson Mandela
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch & Networking / Tradeshow Exhibtion
14:00 - 14:40 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Paul Bates, Head of Aviation & Logistics University of Southern Queensland
14:40 - 15:20 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Marilyn Andre, Senior Manager, Boeing Flight Services Australia
15:20 - 16:00 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Captain Matthew Gray, Head of Training & Checking, QANTAS Flight Training
16:00 - 16:30 Afternoon Tea / Tradeshow Exhibition
16:30 - 18:00 Tradeshow Exhibition Area / Free time
18:00 - 18:30 Pre-Dinner Drinks
18:30 - 22:00 Gala Dinner, Royal Benowa Ballroom
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Friday 26 October 2018
09:00 - 09:10 TOPIC Conference Overview
SPEAKER Mike Higgins
09:10 - 09:50 TOPIC Topic TBC 09:15 - 10:15 TOPIC Safety Differently (A)
SPEAKER Hon Michael McCormack MP SPEAKER Sidney Dekker
09:50 - 10:30 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Will Stamatopoulos,
Managing Director,
In Motion Aero PTY LTD
10:30 - 11:20 Morning Tea / 10:30 - 12:00 TOPIC Safety Differently (B)
Tradeshow Exhibition SPEAKER Sidney Dekker
11:20 - 11:40 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Dr. Brett Anderson,
General Manager Aviation,
Land and Maritime Transport,
Bureau of Meteorology
11:40 - 12:20 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Narelle Bell, Aircraft Noise
Ombudsman at Office of the
Aircraft Noise Ombudsman
12:20 - 12:40 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Jason Harfield,
CEO, Airservices Australia
12:40 - 13:00 TOPIC Topic TBC
SPEAKER Greg Hood, Chief
Commissioner, Australian
Transport Safety Bureau
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch & Networking / Tradeshow Exhibition
14:30 - 16:00 TOPIC Workshop 1: Young
Aerospace Professionals
SPEAKER Speaker Panel TBC
14:30 - 16:00 TOPIC Workshop 2: CASR PART 135
SPEAKER Speaker Panel TBC
14:30 - 16:00 TOPIC Workshop 3: CASA & ATSB
Emerging Safety Trends
SPEAKER Speaker Panel TBC
16:00 - 16:30 Afternoon Tea / Tradeshow Exhibition and Raffle Draw
16:30 - 16:40 Tradeshow Closing Ceremony - Exhibition Stage Area
16:40 - 18:00 Free Time
18:00 - 22:00 Evening Function
This program is subject to change.
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SOCIAL PROGRAM
Golf Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Venue: Meet at RACV Royal Pines Tee’s Clubhouse
The 27 hole golf course at RACV Royal Pines allows for at 11:30am
three unique 18 hole combination golf courses, including a
recently redesigned championship course which hosts the Time: 11:30 – 17:00
Australian PGA Championship. The Golf Course at RACV Briefing: 11:30
Royal Pines has also recently been nominated Australia’s Tee-off: 12:00
Best Golf Hotel 2017 by the World Golf Awards. There will Cost: $85 per person
be a shotgun start for our 18 holes at 12:00pm. We will
play to Ambrose Rules. Dress: Players must be dressed in neat, casual attire
and a collared shirt is compulsory. T-shirts,
Golf Registration Entitlements: singlets and thongs are not permitted on the
• Lunchbox (to take on golf cart) course. Royal Pines Resort is a soft spike course
• Green fees – 18 holes and no metal spikes are permitted. Clubs and
• Golf cart shoes can be hired at an additional cost.
Welcome Reception Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Venue: Concert Lawns, RACV Royal Pines Resort
Delegates and exhibitors are invited to the Welcome
Reception to be held on the pristine lawns of the RACV Time: 17:30 – 19:30
Royal Pines Resort. This is an opportunity for us to Matt Hall Racing Flying Display
welcome you to the Convention and for you to meet and commencing 17:40
mingle with other participants. Cost: Included in full Convention registration fee
Delegates must specify their attendance in order to Additional tickets: $110
secure their place. Please indicate your intention to Dress: Smart Casual (i.e. shirt with collar – jacket and
attend when registering for the Convention. tie not necessary)
RAAA Gala Dinner Date: Thursday 25 October 2018
Venue: Royal Benowa Ballroom, RACV Royal Pines Resort
The social highlight of the Convention. Enjoy some of
Time: Pre-Dinner Drinks: 18:00 – 18:30
Queensland’s finest food and beverages, while being
Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
entertained throughout the night with live music and
dancing. This year we are raising the profile of the Cost: Included in full Convention registration fee
generosity of our sponsors and scholarship providers to Additional tickets: $200
the next generation of aviation professionals. Dress: Lounge Suit (Jacket and Tie)
Delegates must specify their attendance in order to
secure their place. Please indicate your intention to
attend when registering for the Convention.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registrations can be made by completing the online form available on the
Click
Conference website www.raaa2018.com.au. Visit the registration page and
here to
follow the prompts to complete the registration details as requested.
register
We suggest that you print a copy of your registration prior to submission.
Registration Fees
Earlybird Regular
Please note: All fees and prices are in AUD and inclusive of GST. until 30 June 2018 1 July onwards
RAAA Member Registration $650 $750
Full Group RAAA Member Registration $700 $700
Registration Non Member Registration $1,236 $1,440
Group Non Member Registration $1,340 $1,340
Day RAAA Member Day Delegate Thursday or Friday $300 $300
Registration Non RAAA Member Day Delegate Thursday or Friday $515 $515
Registration Entitlements Full Registration Day Registration
One ticket to the Welcome Reception (Wednesday)* 4 8
One ticket to the RAAA Gala Dinner (Thursday)* 4 8
4 4
Attendance at all program sessions and exhibition
(Thursday & Friday) (on nominated day)
Name badge 4 4
Convention bag 4 4
Convention program handbook 4 4
4 4
Morning tea
(Thursday & Friday) (on nominated day)
4 4
Lunch
(Thursday & Friday) (on nominated day)
4 4
Afternoon tea
(Thursday) (Thursday only)
* Attendance must be nominated upon registration
Cancellation Policy Liability
Deadline: Wednesday 15 August 2018 In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen
circumstances, the Host, Organizing Committee and Encanta Event
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Convention Secretariat.
Management accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by
Cancellations received by Wednesday 15 August 2018 will receive a
delay or cancellation.
refund less a $200 administration fee.
Cancellations received after Wednesday 15 August 2018 will not receive Payment Policy
a refund. The RAAA will consider cancellations of registration under
Payments can be made via Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
exceptional circumstances. Refunds will not be granted on failure of
visa application however, substitute delegates will be accepted.
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ACCOMMODATION
The Convention Secretariat has confirmed rooms in RACV Royal Pines Resort
selected hotels for the benefit of delegates. You are
Ross Street, Benowa (Convention Venue)
encouraged to secure your accommodation through the
5 Stars
Convention Secretariat to ensure that you receive the
Check in: 2:00pm
negotiated competitive rates.
Check out: 11:00am
Rooms are limited and are on a first come first served
Cost per night
basis and payment.
Accommodation at RACV Royal Pines Resort includes Mountain View Twin Room $205
king and twin rooms, corner spa suites with views of the Superior King Room $205
golf course or the hinterland, executive suites with access
to the exclusive Executive Lounge and two-bedroom Superior Twin Room $205
family suites. All rooms and suites include wide-screen Superior Spa Suite $280
televisions, individually controlled air-conditioning, in-
house movies, desk, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar,
an in-room safe and complimentary newspaper. These rooms will BOOK
sell out quickly NOW
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GOLD COAST
QUEENSLAND
The City of the Gold Coast, boasts 42 kilometres
of stunning beaches stretching from Southport in
the north to Coolangatta in the south, with a lush
subtropical back-drop in the Gold Coast hinterland.
This beautiful scenery combination is often described
“the green behind the gold”. Surfers Paradise with
its towering skyline and beachfront esplanade forms
the hub of the city.
Situated only an hour’s drive from Brisbane,
Queensland’s State capital, this international city
offers a multitude of man-made and natural attractions
and some of Australia’s best surfing beaches. With
almost 300 days of sunshine each year and an average
winter maximum of 20°C and average summer
maximum of 28°C, making the Gold Coast a great
location for delegates to relax and extend their stay.
Useful links
www.visitgoldcoast.com
www.queensland.com
www.goldcoastairport.com.au
www.translink.com.au
www.bom.gov.au
10DISCOVER QUEENSLAND
Theme Parks Wet n Wild Water World
Australia’s premier water park, Wet n Wild Water World
Dreamworld is a splashtacular day of slip and slide fun. Attractions
One of the Gold Coast’s must-do attractions, Dreamworld range from the relaxing Calypso Beach and children’s
offers hectares of thrill rides, variety shows and animal Buccaneer Bay to the Giant Wave Pool, one of the first
attractions. The theme park also encompasses Wiggles wet roller coasters in the world and the high speed
World, Tiger Island, Flow Rider, an Australian Wildlife Whirlpool all patrolled by lifeguards.
Experience, AVPX Alien v Predator v YOU combat zone Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast
and the V8 Supercars Redline. Bookings and Information: 13 33 86
Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, Gold Coast www.wetnwild.com.au
+61 7 5588 1111
www.dreamworld.com.au WhiteWater World
The world’s most advanced water park, WhiteWater
Paradise Country - Stockmen Show World adjoins Dreamworld and offers some of the most
Paradise Country is an Australian farm experience for all the cutting edge water based attractions. Fun for all ages
family located on the Gold Coast right behind the theme Wiggle Bay offers an Aussie beach haven while The
parks Wet’n’Wild Water World and Warner Brothers Movie Wedgie offers a power slide and plenty of adrenaline
World. Watch the sheep shearing or the stock horses and pumping thrills, spills and extreme slides.
sheep dog shows. Feed the chickens in the farmyard or get Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, Gold Coast
up close to the kangaroos and other wildlife. Enjoy a billy 1800 073 300
tea & damper and then sit down to an Aussie BBQ lunch. www.whitewaterworld.com.au
You can experience the Australian outback way of life all
just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast Amazing Australian wildlife, you can cuddle a koala;
Bookings and Information: 13 33 86 feed a friendly kangaroo, experience the wild lorikeet
www.paradisecountry.com.au feeding, free-flight bird show and Australiana sheep
shearing. Witness Aboriginal presenters perform
Sea World didgeridoo and dancers shows, test your physical
A marine wildlife extravaganza, Sea World allows you ability on the Adventure Parc High Ropes Course, an
to get up close and personal with polar bears, seals, exhilarating 80 challenge tree-tops ropes course, let
dolphins and even sharks. Rides and attractions include the kids loose on Wild Island, the fun-filled outdoor
Polar Beach Shores, Waterski Wipeout show, Sesame adventure playground and see their wonderful vets in
Street Beach, Cartoon Network Beach and the 4D action within the Wildlife Hospital precinct.
animated Planet SOS environmental experience. There is nothing like holding a koala and feeding the
Seaworld Dr, Main Beach, Gold Coast kangaroos at the Gold Coast’s first and most loved major
Bookings and Information: 13 33 86 tourist attraction!
www.seaworld.com.au Gold Coast Hwy, Cnr Tomewin St, Currumbin, Gold Coast
+61 7 5534 1266
Warner Brothers Movie World
www.currumbinsanctuary.com.au
Renowned as Hollywood on the Gold Coast, Warner
Bros. Movie World is an experience like no other offering
a thrilling range of rides and attractions from all of your
favourite movies. Whether it’s the high speed Superman
Escape, DreamWorks Shrek 4D Adventure, Lethal
Weapon, Wild West Falls or Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster
there’s a fun and exciting adventure just for you.
Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast
Bookings and Information: 13 33 86
www.movieworld.com.au
11Natural Attractions Burleigh Heads National Park
and National Parks A wild, natural headland in the heart of the Gold Coast
offers walks along the rocky foreshore and through
Tree Top Walkway rainforest, and the chance to see whales in spring and sea-
eagles soaring along the coast. At Burleigh Head, where
O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk allows you to walk through ancient volcanic columns meet the sea, this park features
a canopy of flowering and fruiting trees covered by rainforest, eucalypt forest, pandanus groves, tussock
vines whilst you explore the epiphytic orchids and ferns grassland, coastal heath and mangroves. Its northern side
surrounded by the many birds and animals that inhabit is one of Australia’s most famous surfing point breaks.
the tree tops.
Walk the Ocean view walk around the rocky headland
The Tree Top Walk, was the first of its kind in Australia, is from Tallebudgera Creek and look at the tumbled masses
180 metres in length and is made up of nine suspension of six-sided basalt columns. Explore the Rainforest
bridges, with much of the walkway being 15 metres circuit, wandering through a living museum of plants,
above the ground. Profiles depicting the rainforest flora and watch for humpback whales from Tumgun lookout
close by have been placed along the walkway to assist in winter and spring. See Australian brush-turkey nesting
visitors in identifying the plants in the immediate vicinity. mounds, seabirds and water dragons. Picnic on Burleigh
Two observation decks have been constructed in a foreshore or relax on Echo Beach.
Strangler Fig above the walk way, the highest one being
30 metres (approximately 110 feet) above the ground. Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/burleigh-head
The Tree Top Walk is a unique and innovative structure that
gives visitors what can only be described as an exhilarating Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
experience - a chance to observe life in the rainforest
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves are located at
canopy at close range for the first time in their lives.
Cedar Creek Estate. Come underground on a journey
Free of charge and there is no age or height restrictions through the spectacular man-made caves!
for this activity. However, parental guidance of young
The caves consist of two large chambers interlinked by
children during the climbing aspect of the activity is
tunnels. The first chamber is the “presentation cave”,
recommended.
where you will be shown an audiovisual display on glow-
Lamington National Park worms and the construction of the caves. This chamber
Green Mountains Section, Canungra is complete with very realistic formations (speleothems),
www.oreillys.com.au such as stalagmites and stalactites, water features and
flow stone. From this stunning cave, you will be guided
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk through the magical “glow-worm cave”, filled with
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is a one and a half thousands of glowing glow-worms! The experience is
kilometre rainforest walking experience which inlcudes one you have to see to believe!
the Skywalk Bridge (steel-structured), the 40 metre 104 - 144 Hartley Road, North Tamborine, Gold Coast
Skywalk Cantilever (steel-structured) and the Cedar +61 7 5545 1666
Creek Viewing Platform, joined by a winding pathway www.glowwormcavetamborinemountain.com.au
along the canopy floor.
Accessible directly from the Eco centre, the walk
showcases the pristine beauty of the lush rainforest in
a safe and exciting way. The whole experience takes
approximately 45 minutes at a leisurely pace and begins
and ends at the main centre. The main centre includes,
the Eco Centre, bus parking, gift shop, cafe and toilets.
Located in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, the
Skywalk is 45 minutes from Surfers Paradise and
60 minutes from Brisbane International Airport.
333 Geissmann Drive, Tamborine Mountain Road,
North Tamborine, Gold Coast
+61 7 5545 2222
www.rainforestskywalk.com.au
12Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast
Don’t miss out and book well in advance this is Australia’s
most popular balloon ride with a delicious champagne
breakfast at O’Reilly’s Vineyard Grand Homestead and free
wine tasting at Canungra Valley Vineyard plus included
in each ticket are door to door transfers from anywhere
in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach, that’s
hundreds of Gold Coast accommodation meeting spots.
Watch the sun rise over the rolling hills of the majestic
Gold Coast Hinterland; enjoy sweeping views of Tamborine
Mountain and Lamington National Park. To the east see
the shimmering tall towers of Gold Coast city, impressive
spires against the sparkling blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Balloon pack up games then afterwards, enjoy a delicious
hot breakfast in the gracious ambience of O’Reillys
Vineyard’s historic Grand Homestead with its high
Tours and Activities ceilings and wide relaxing verandas, with a full selection
of hot and cold breakfast choices with a glass of crisp,
Whales in Paradise cold sparkling wine. Stroll the gardens or wander the
Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd Vineyard and enjoy a visit and free wine tasting at the
Gold Coast Whale Watching with Whales in Paradise. Canungra Valley Vineyard Cellar Door.
Whales in Paradise are the original Gold Coast Whale 23 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Watching company and the only whale watch operation 1300 766 887
whose cruises depart from the heart of the Gold Coast in www.hotair.com.au
central Surfers Paradise.
The crew have a combined whale watch experience of Australian Sunset Safaris
over 15 years and are dedicated to providing their guests Picture yourself travelling in a four-wheel drive bus along
the closest Gold Coast Whale Watching encounter Fraser Island’s beaches and rainforest tracks, swimming in a
possible. The vessels are purpose built and specifically crystal clear lake with a white sandy bottom. Or how about
selected for whale watching. They are modern, large paddling in a completely transparent kayak over sunken
and spacious with Whale and Dolphin friendly design Moreton Island ship wrecks, seeing an abundance of fish
features. This provides guests with the ultimate and colourful coral through the bottom of your kayak?
uncrowded Gold Coast Whale Watching experience. Or maybe picture yourself stepping off a beautiful coral cay
Whales in Paradise boats a 100 per cent Daily Sightings into turquoise water, snorkelling through mazes of brightly
Record (Guaranteed Whale Sightings or Free Return coloured coral, seeing big sea turtles swimming slowly by
Cruise). Enjoy the small groups and personalised as you laze in the beautiful warm water of a coral lagoon.
services that they have to offer. Included is a scenic Australian Sunset Safaris operate from the Gold Coast,
route through the Gold Coast Waterways, valued at Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. They offer adventure
AUD45.00, where you can see the homes of the rich tours to some of the most prestigious natural attractions
and the famous with commentary. in Queensland, ranging from one to six day adventure
The water level viewing deck provides the closest whale package tours.
watching experience. Walk around the decks, where there 101 Eurong Resort, Fraser Island
is a guaranteed railside position - perfect for photos. 1300 553 606
23 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise www.sunsetsafaris.com.au
+61 7 5538 2111
www.whalesinparadise.com.au
13Southern Cross Day Tours Gold Coast
Southern Cross Day Tours offers small group luxury
tours from Gold Coast to various destinations including
Mount Tamborine, Springbrook, Lamington National
Park. Experience the Tamborine Skywalk, Glow Worm
Caves, Waterfalls, Breweries, Cheese factories, Wild Bird
feeding, Wineries, Nocturnal Wildlife and more.
All tours are in maximum group size of 16 passengers and
offer hotel pick up, free on board wifi, full commentary with
a local guide. Their tours are suited for all ages. They carry
all permits to National Parks and can customise for small
to large family groups.
5a/3078 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
1300 762 665
www.southerncrossdaytours.com.au
IFly Indoor Skydiving Brisbane
Have you ever dreamt of flying? Whether you’re three Blessed with sunny days and plenty of action, Brisbane
or 103, iFLY Indoor Skydiving makes the dream of flight is one of the fastest growing capital cities in the world
a reality. but it is uncomplicated, laidback and fun-loving.
iFLY is not just a thrill ride, but is the latest thing in If you’re sitting inside, you’re doing it wrong. Brisbane’s
action sports. Simply lean forward inside their glass year-round subtropical setting is best enjoyed with the
tunnel into a column of air and float effortlessly into grass beneath your feet and the sun on your back.
flight guided by their fully qualified instructors.
Brisbane comes alive each day as the subtropical setting
Indoor Skydiving is safe for kids, challenging for adults, calls people from their beds year round to wake up and
exciting for teens and realistic for skydivers. At a fraction smell the coffee, soak up the sunshine and drink in the
of the cost of an outdoor skydive, and their all-round view of the winding Brisbane River.
glass flight chamber, Indoor Skydiving is the perfect
• Cycle up the Brisbane River, then catch the CityCat
activity for the whole family!
back down.
Based in the heart of Surfers Paradise, iFLY Gold Coast
• Walk through the City Botanic Gardens and dine
is walking distance from all major accommodation, bars
alfresco along Eagle Street Pier.
and restaurants. They are open seven days all year round
Sunday through Thursday 9am to 10.30pm and Friday • Climb the Story Bridge and abseil down the side,
through Saturday 9am to 11.30pm. They have a free James Bond style.
viewing gallery so come and check them out. Bookings • Run the 107 steps at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs…
are recommended so you don’t miss out as they get or just have a barbecue overlooking the city as the
super busy! sun goes down.
3084 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise Experience the festival buzz of South Bank, with markets,
1300 366 364 bars, restaurants, live performances and Australia’s only
www.ifly.com.au inner-city beach providing the ultimate free playground.
Watch Broadway shows and explore the museums and
art galleries of the Cultural Precinct.
Wander Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Art Gallery
or Queensland Museum. Discover independent dance,
theatre and comedy in Fortitude Valley’s eclectic
performance spaces.
Shop in boutique-filled inner-city boroughs – each with
their own special personality.
www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/
brisbane
14Capricorn Region Sunshine Coast
Cowboys meet the beach, as Rockhampton and the On the Sunshine Coast, the only thing more refreshing
Southern Great Barrier Reef collide in a mix of historic than the water is the lifestyle. With its endless beaches,
towns, national parks and sandy beaches. Release your lush rainforests and easy smiles, it’s a place where you
inner explorer as you fossick for gemstones, explore the will feel like a local from the moment you arrive.
Capricorn Caves and experience world-class diving. www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/
www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/ sunshine-coast
capricorn-region
Tropical North Queensland
Fraser Coast Tropical North Queensland fits in more untouched
Whether you’ve got serious sea legs or prefer to keep beauty, ancient culture and adventure within its borders
your feet on dry sand, the Fraser Coast offers the best than some entire countries manage to do, with the
of both worlds. Reel in a fresh fish for dinner on Fraser World Heritage List double-act of the Great Barrier
Island, or head out on the water to watch whales play Reef and Daintree Rainforest its most prized stars.
just off Hervey Bay. www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/
www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/ tropical-north-queensland
fraser-coast
The Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef There are islands, and then there are the 74 islands of
The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2300kms - the Whitsundays, sitting pretty in the heart of the Great
from Tropical North Queensland in the north, right Barrier Reef. The Whitsundays is home to one of the
down to Bundaberg in the south. world’s best beaches – Whitehaven Beach.
www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/ www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/
great-barrier-reef the-whitsundays
Outback Queensland
Nowhere else but Outback Queensland can you sleep
under star-studded skies, bond with a bushman over
a beer, dig for million-years-old dinosaur fossils and
watch camels race against the clock.
www.queensland.com/en-au/explore-queensland/
outback-queensland
15GENERAL INFORMATION
Child Care Meals
Please note that no official arrangements have been made All tea breaks and lunches will be served amongst the
for child care during the Convention. Please check with exhibition. We recognise that some delegates may have
the resort you are staying at who may be able to assist special dietary requirements. Please advise the Convention
you further with babysitting services during your stay. Secretariat via the registration form or in writing should you
require alternative arrangements be made on your behalf.
Climate
Please Note: Dietary requirements received less than
The average maximum temperature in October is 72 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed.
26°C and the average minimum temperature is 15°C. Kosher meals may be available, however please note
this will be at an additional cost.
Communication
All communication with registered delegates will be by Registration Desk
email wherever an email address is provided, or by fax. The Convention registration desk will be open as follows:
If you register and do not receive a confirmation
Wednesday 24 October 09:00 – 17:30
by email within 5 working days please contact the
Thursday 25 October 07:30 – 17:00
Secretariat Encanta Event Management:
Friday 26 October 07:30 – 17:00
+61 3 9863 7608
Should delegates arrive at the registration desk outside
raaa@encanta.com.au
of these and times and wish to collect their registration
Dress pack please contact Lea or Mike on 02 6162 0305.
Convention Sessions: Smart Casual Visitors To The Gold Coast
Welcome Reception: Smart Casual
Visas
Gala Dinner: Lounge Suit
All international delegates, apart from New Zealand
Insurance citizens, must obtain a Visa or Electronic Travel Authority
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. (ETA) before travelling to Australia. Please ensure you
It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out organise your documentation well in advance of travel.
their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming If you are attending the Convention from overseas
to the Convention. please download the Business Factsheet document
The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through which identifies the appropriate visa option, while the
cancellation of your participation in the Convention, visa application requirements handout identifies the
or through cancellation of the Convention itself, loss appropriate visa application process.
of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an
damage to personal property, additional expenses electronically-stored authority for travel to Australia for
and repatriation should travel arrangements have to a short-term tourist or business entry. ETAs are issued
be altered. Neither the Convention Secretariat nor the within seconds of being requested through computer
Organising Committee will take any responsibility for links between the Australian Immigration Department,
any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agents, airlines and specialist service providers
travel agent or airline in regard to this matter. around the world. Over 30 countries around the world
have access to the free ETA system.
Meeting delegates from non-ETA countries will need to
obtain a Business (short stay) visa, even if some tourism
activities are planned for part of the stay in Australia.
It is called a 456 visa if it is issued as a label into a
passport. Alternatively, you may wish to use the Visa
Finder to help determine which visa you require.
Details are available from your local Australian Embassy/
Consulate or visit the Australian Department of Immigration
website for more information:
www.immi.gov.au
16Travel Taxi
The RACV Royal Pines Resort is 32km north of Gold The taxi rank is conveniently located outside of the
Coast Airport and 80km south of Brisbane International terminal for travellers requiring transport.
Airport. For guests travelling from Brisbane, the Gold For more information:
Coast is connected to Brisbane by rail, and Nerang
Station is five minutes’ drive from the resort. Tel: 131 008
www.gccabs.com.au
If driving from Gold Coast Airport, follow the Pacific
Highway (M1) north to exit 73 (Nielsen’s Road) and take Train
the road east over the overpass. Take the second left into There are frequent trains from Brisbane Central to Varsity
Birmingham Rd, follow this over the Nerang River Bridge Lakes Train Station with connections to Surfside Bus 761
and then follow signs to the hotel. then stops at Gold Coast Airport. Download the Train
If driving from Brisbane, follow the Pacific Highway (M1) Timetable for the Gold Coast line here.
south to exit 71 (Nerang Broadbeach Rd). After Metricom For more information:
Stadium, turn left into Ross Street and follow the sign to
the overpass to enter Royal Pines Resort. http://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/assets/
timetables/140120-gold-coast-airport.pdf
There are a range of direct flights to Coolangatta airport
and low cost fares available so we encourage you to For assistance with your train and bus journey visit:
explore all the options available: www.translink.com.au
Qantas 13 13 13
Car Hire
Jetstar 13 15 38
Virgin Blue 13 67 89 You’ll find all of Australia’s best known car rental
Tiger +61 3 9999 2888 companies located opposite the arrivals area at Gold
Coast Airport. You can either book with your preferred
Coach Transfers company prior to your arrival, or shop around at the
Transfers to and from Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Terminal for the best deal.
City are available with a number of private operators.
Car Parking
Scheduled transfers are available for arriving and
departing passengers. The RACV Royal Pines Resort offers free of charge
parking for all guests. There are open air and undercover
Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Services offers quick and
car bays for guests to utilize.
convenient transport to Gold Coast Accommodation.
The company operates airport transfers from Gold Coast Valet parking is available at a rate of $10 per day for in
Airport to most registered holiday accommodation on house guests and $20 per day for guests not staying at
the Gold Coast. You can purchase online, or purchase their resort.
upon your arrival at Gold Coast Airport.
Hire Cars
For reservations or enquiries please phone between
www.budget.com.au
7am and 8pm every day:
www.hertz.com.au
1300 655 655 www.thrifty.com.au
Visit Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle’s website for a list of www.europcar.com.au
transfer prices. Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle and Surfside
Getting around the Gold Coast
Buslines offer airport transfers, theme park transfers and
24 hour local bus travel. Information regarding tram, train and bus timetables is
available from:
For more information:
www.translink.com.au
+61 7 5574 5111
www.gcshuttle.com.au Go Card is TransLink’s electronic ticket to fast, easy and
convenient travel. You can use it to travel on all TransLink
bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services. It is
an integrated system that works on trains, trams and buses.
17WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE GOLD COAST
For all queries regarding registration, please contact: Michelle Bye Suite 348, St Kilda Road Towers 1 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 T: +61 03 9863 7608 E: raaa@encanta.com.au www.raaa2018.com.au
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