Hotel Information
The conference venue is the Pullman Reef Hotel in down-town Cairns.
The conference has negotiated a special rate with the hotel for accommodation. To take advantage of the rate please book your accommodation on the conference registration site when you register for the conference.
If you are not staying at the conference hotel there are lots of other hotels within a short walk of the venue. The booking.com search here is set with the correct location and dates.
Visa Information
- It is likely that you require a visa to visit Australia for the conference.
- The Australian Government visa information and application site is https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream
- Please apply for your visa as soon as possible. We are unable to provide refunds if you do not attend the conference because of visa issues.
- Depending on your nationality and circumstances you may also be able to visit on and Electronic Travel Authority
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
Travel & Transportation
Please fly to Cairns Australia – airport code CNS. You may be able to get direct flights from:
- Singapore (SIN) to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Singapore Airlines and Jetstar.
- Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Jetstar.
- Tokyo (Narita) (NRT) and Osaka to Cairns (CNS): Operated by Qantas Airways and Jetstar.
You can transfer from Cairns Airport to downtown via shuttle bus, taxi, or rideshare services like Uber. Shuttle buses offer scheduled, seat-in-coach services with a one-way adult fare to the CBD around $20-$25, while taxis provide a direct 7-minute trip for approximately $19-$24.
Payments
Payments in Australia can be made in cash or by credit or debit card in Australian Dollars. There are many money change offices in Cairns as well as the FX services offered by major banks.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepts. Amex and Diners less so. Japanese and Chinese cards along with Alipay etc. may be accepted in some tourist outlets.
Many retailers charge a small percentage as a credit card fee. This is unfortunately legal in Australia. To avoid the fee pay in cash and don’t hesitate to ask for a cash discount.