Accommodation has been reserved for delegates at the Townsville Hotels listed below. In order to take advantage of the discounted Conference rates, bookings must be made through the Conference Secretariat. Please read the following information carefully.

· Early reservations are encouraged to secure your first preference. Due to hotel requirements, all bookings must be confirmed two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of the Conference. After this date bookings can only be secured on an availability basis and cannot be guaranteed.
· The special conference accommodation rate is available for extended days.
· Rooms are not guaranteed for check-in prior to 2.00pm. To ensure immediate occupation in your room on arrival, you may pre-register your room (book and pay for the night before). For international delegates arriving on early morning flights, this is advisable. Please indicate on your booking form if you would like to pre-register your room.
· Accommodation cancellations in whole or in part, giving less than 72 hours notice, may incur a penalty at the discretion of the accommodation venue.

To confirm your accommodation, complete and return the booking form along with the full payment. Your accommodation will be paid in full and you will receive an invoice from Ecotourism Australia representing this. All delegates are responsible for paying any incidentals/mini bar charges when checking out, at which point you will receive a tax invoice for these items.

For further information about any of the hotels, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

All hotel rates quoted are in Australian Dollars and include 10% GST.

     
   
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TOWNSVILLE

Quality Hotel Southbank
17 – 29 Palmer Street, Townsville
Quality Hotel Southbank is a multi-award winning facility, connected to the Southbank Convention Centre, the Conference venue, and ideally located within Townsville's city centre, in the heart of the restaurant and café precinct. Quality Hotel Southbank is a luxurious but affordable hotel that boasts spectacular city and ocean views and a full range of facilities - including three restaurants, superb accommodation, bar, pool, spa and complimentary onsite car parking. All this is enhanced by friendly staff, exceptional service and attention to every detail. Hotel facilities include room service, children's services, car parking, swimming pool and spa, dry cleaning and laundry, telephones, internet access, secretarial services and business facilities, housekeeping, disabled facilities, safe custody and luggage storage.

Standard Rooms are located on floors one to five. They are furnished with bright, tropical décor and every room includes the following:

· Refurbished Ensuite bathroom with Shower, Hairdryer and Quality personal toiletries
· Air Conditioning
· Remote colour television with two complimentary in-house movie channels and Austar including Fox Sports
· Iron and full size ironing board
· Refrigerator with fully stocked mini-bar
· Direct dial STD and ISD telephone
· Dedicated modem port
· Desk with overhead lighting
· Fresh air vent or opening window
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Standard Room (single/twin/double) $150.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One queen bed; one double bed and one king single bed; or two double beds

Superior Rooms are located on floors six and seven of the hotel. They are appointed with high quality, modern furniture, fixtures and fabrics, giving the rooms a tropical, cosmopolitan ambience. All Superior Rooms have beautiful sweeping views of the Townsville Marina, Cleveland Bay or Ross River and the CBD back dropped by Castle Hill. Superior Rooms include the following:

· Refurbished heritage style Ensuite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and quality personal toiletries
· Full-length mirrored robes with ample hanging and drawer space
· Air Conditioning
· Remote colour television with two complimentary in-house movie channels and Austar including FoxSports
· Iron and full size ironing board
· Refrigerator with fully stocked mini-bar
· Direct dial STD and ISD telephone
· ASDL Broadband (fee) and dedicated modem ports
· Desk with task lighting
· Fresh air vent or opening window
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Superior Room (single/twin/double) $165.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One queen bed; or two double beds

One Executive Suite is located on the North-East corner of each floor of the hotel. They are appointed with high quality, modern furniture, fixtures and fabrics, giving the rooms a spacious, tropical, cosmopolitan ambience. All Executive Rooms have beautiful sweeping views of the Townsville Marina, Ross River and Palmer Street. Executive suites include the following:

· Refurbished heritage style ensuite bathroom with two person spa bath and separate shower, hairdryer and full range of quality personal toiletries
· Lounge area with sofa and coffee table (some with sofa beds)
· Full-length mirrored robes with ample hanging and drawer space
· Air Conditioning
· Two remote colour televisions with two complimentary in-house movie channels and Austar including Fox Sports
· Iron and full size ironing board
· Refrigerator with fully stocked mini-bar
· Direct dial STD and ISD telephone
· ASDL Broadband (fee) and dedicated modem ports
· Desk with task lighting
· Entry Foyer with opening window
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Executive Suite (single/twin/double) $195.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One king bed; or one queen bed and two single beds


Quest Townsville
30 – 34 Palmer Street, Townsville
Quest Townsville is centrally located on Palmer Street, the dining precinct in the heart of the city. We specialise in spacious Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Spa Apartments with private balconies overlooking the Marina, Pool or Coral Sea. Close to the city and major tourist attractions, Quest Townsville is the perfect place to stay for the business or leisure traveler. We offer free Austar, free under cover parking, free use of in ground swimming pool/spa and BBQ Facilities, as well as free use of Tropical Bodies Gym. We also provide Restaurant Chargeback, Azure Wireless Internet, Pantry Shopping, Breakfast Packs, Dry Cleaning, Massage and Babysitting by request.

Studio King/Twin Apartments are approximately double the size of a normal hotel room with a large lounge area, kitchenette with microwave oven and cooking facilities, large bathroom and private balcony. This room type does not have laundry facilities. Guests are provided with complimentary laundry facilities on level two of the property. Studio rooms include the following:

· Air Conditioning
· Remote colour television with cable and movies
· Direct dial in room including international
· Dataport or RJ11 phone jack in room
· Alarm clock/CD player/clock radio
· Hair dryer
· Iron/ironing board

Studio Apartments (SingleTwin/Double) $135.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One queen bed; or two single beds

One bedroom apartments provide a separate bedroom, a spacious lounge and dining area with full kitchen facilities including hot plates, cooking equipment, convection microwave, full size fridge and dishwasher. All one bedroom apartments feature a corner spa in the large bathroom, a private balcony and private laundry facilities with washer/dryer and tub. One bedroom apartments include the following:

· Air Conditioning
· Remote colour television with cable and movies
· Two line phone - DIRECT DIAL IN ROOM INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL
· Dataport or RJ11 phone jack in room
· Alarm clock/CD player/clock radio
· Hair dryer
· Iron/Ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment (Single/Double) $176.00 per room per night
Bedding configuration: Separate bedroom with one queen bed


Holiday Inn Townsville
334 Flinders Mall, Townsville
Affectionately known as the 'Sugar Shaker" to locals, the Holiday Inn Townsville, is in the heart of Townsville's business and shopping district and just a short walk from Townsville's major tourist attractions. Enjoy panoramic views of Magnetic Island and sparkling blue waters of the Coral Sea from the rooftop and be welcomed with a smile and friendly service that's as warm as the Townsville sunshine. Hotel facilities include concierge services, dry cleaning pickup/laundry, room service, safety deposit box at front desk, business centre, secretarial services, roof top pool, high-speed internet access, on-site guest self-laundry facilities, iron/ironing board, coffee maker and hairdryer.

Standard Room, relax in this well-appointed room with a private bathroom. Each room features a comfortable working desk with lamp, broadband access and as well as an in room safe among other things.

Standard Room (single/twin/double) $170.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One queen bed or two king single sized beds

Superior View Room, relax in this well-appointed room and enjoy fabulous views the Townsville region. This room features a private bathroom. All rooms also feature a private spacious balcony. Each room features a comfortable working desk with lamp, broadband access as well as an in room safe among other things.

Superior Balcony View Room $185.00 per room per night
Bedding configurations: One queen bed or two king single sized beds


Townsville Plaza Hotel
Cnr Flinders Mall & Stanley St, City Centre, Townsville
Conveniently located in Townsville's City Centre on Flinders Mall, the Townsville Plaza Hotel is in the heart of the shopping and business district, 10 Minutes to Townsville Airport, Townsville entertainment and nightlife precinct and easy access to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel facilities include 24 hour reception, 91 well appointed rooms and suites, Stanley's on the mall restaurant and the Grandstand Sports Bar. Hotel facilities include complimentary valet parking, indoor swimming pool, spa & sauna, guest laundry, porterage service, in-room dining and in-house movies.

Standard Deluxe - This hotel room includes complimentary in-house movies, Austar, iron & ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and free valet parking.

Standard Deluxe (aingle/twin/double) $125.00 per room per night
Bedding configuration: One double bed; or one double bed and one single bed

Executive Deluxe - Spacious split level room, including complimentary In-house movies, Austar, iron & ironing board, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathtub, hairdryer and free valet parking.

Executive Deluxe (single/double) $156.00 per room per night
Bedding configuration: One queen bed

Executive Suites - Spacious split level room, including complimentary In-house movies, Austar, iron & ironing board, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathtub, hairdryer and free valet parking.

Executive Suites (twin) $167.00 per room per night
Bedding configuration: Two queen size beds per room

Family Rooms - Large family room that can sleep up to 6 people. Separate lounge/living area with master bedroom, including complimentary in-house movies, Austar, Iron & ironing board, mini- bar tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and free valet parking.

Family Suites (maximum 6 pax with existing bedding) $190.00 per room per night
Bedding configuration: Three queen size beds


Regional Workshop Accommodation

CHARTERS TOWERS

Cattleman’s Rest Motel
Cnr Bridge & Plant Streets, Charters Towers
Charters Towers situated west of Townsville has a unique and colourful history, and is often referred to as the historic golden city. Situated in the heart of this wonderful outback town is the peaceful and tranquil Cattleman's Rest Motel, offering the weary traveler or holidaymaker an oasis of relaxation. Motel facilities include licensed restaurant, pool, spa, air conditioning, guest laundry and undercover parking.

Single/Twin/Double rooms $99.00 per room per night


Charters Towers Heritage Lodge Motel
79 – 97 Flinders Highway, Charters Towers
The Heritage Lodge Motel is the newest motel in Charters Towers, offering spacious air-conditioned rooms, with a RACQ 4star rating. Situated in parkland surrounds it allows the visitor to enjoy a true North Queensland experience. Motel facilities include cooked or continental breakfasts, room service meals, pool, BBQ area and undercover parking.

Single room $105.00 per room per night
Twin/Double room $115.00 per room per night


MAGNETIC ISLAND

Magnetic International Resort
Located just 8km off the coast from Townsville, Magnetic Island International Resort on Magnetic Island strikes a perfect balance between the seclusion of an island paradise and modern comfort. Set amongst lush sub-tropical landscaping and manicured lawns, the Resort adds a touch of luxury to its idyllic setting. Those with a taste for the good life will appreciate Magnetic Island International Resort's restaurant and its chef's creations. Enjoy a moonlit dinner of fresh seafood and tropical fruits on the terrace, while gazing over the pool and surrounding gardens.

Resort and Family Rooms - Open breezy living areas and spacious verandahs capture the essence of island living while the Resort's modern rooms feature air-conditioning, refrigerator, clock/radio, ISD/STD telephones, ceiling fans, colour TV, hair dryer, kitchenette, tea/coffee making facilities and iron/ironing board.

Resort rooms (single/twin/double) $132.00 per room per night
Room configurations: One queen bed and one single bed; or one queen bed

Family rooms (triple/quad) $180.00 per room per night
Room configurations: One queen bed and two single beds


Townsville

Delegates attending workshops will not need to check-out of their Townsville accommodation.

Transfers will be arranged to return delegates on the evening of Tuesday 31 October.



 
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