convene in cairns WORLD S BEST CONGRESS CENTRE 2014 AIPC APEX AWARD CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE

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1 convene in cairns WORLD S BEST CONGRESS CENTRE 2014 AIPC APEX AWARD CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE

2 WORLD S BEST CONGRESS CENTRE 2014 AIPC APEX AWARD The 2014 AIPC Apex Award was made in recognition of the highest client rating received by a convention centre ~ the ultimate recognition and endorsement of the Cairns Convention Centre team and our culture of friendly tropical hospitality.

3 cairns Cairns is a vibrant tropical city located in the heart of the Asia Pacific region with superb recreational options. It is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and ancient tropical rainforests, world heritage listed for the enjoyment of future generations. Cairns has sophisticated, world class convention infrastructure with 7000 hotel rooms from budget to 5 star within walking distance of the mutli-award winning Cairns Convention Centre. The Centre has highly flexible facilities ideal for meetings from Cairns International Airport, located only 10 minutes from the city centre, is Australia's largest regional airport and gateway to the Asia Pacific. It has international flights with onward connections to Europe and North America with Qantas, Cathy Pacific, Jetstar, Continental Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Niugini. Cairns is easily accessible by delegates from all Australian capital cities and supported by major domestic airlines.

4 things to do The Cairns Esplanade offers a public swimming lagoon, art spaces and complimentary exercise and sporting facilities. Whilst the city also boasts a number of golf courses and art galleries and plays host to many action packed sporting events. After a full day of conferencing, enjoy relaxed alfresco and fine-dining, lively nightlife and exciting shopping. The world class restaurants in Cairns reflect the cosmopolitan tastes of its residents and visitors. Seafood and fresh local produce are always menu features. After dinner why not visit the Cairns Reef Casino - a fantasy world of bright lights and gaming tables, or try an organised tour to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns Night Zoo or a gentle cruise on Trinity Inlet.

5 the local scene A shopper's paradise or shopping in paradise, either way take advantage of the many duty free shops in the heart of Cairns or drop into Cairns Central a major shopping mall in the city centre. Don't miss the spectacular farmers markets at Rusty's, renowned for fresh produce, flowers, home made crafts, jewellery, local wines, wooden furniture, clothing and just about anything you can think of. Looking for that locally made souvenir to take home? Cairns Night Markets open every night and the Lagoon Markets each Saturday are home to colourful craft and art products. If venturing further afield don't miss the markets at Kuranda, Port Douglas and Yungaburra.

6 our region offers everything from the Great Barrier Reef to ancient tropical rainforests and the iconic Australian outback experience moments that will take your breath away

7 the great barrier reef and world heritage rainforest Undisputedly, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most important natural assets with over 2,800 individual reefs. It truly is a wonderland to explore with fabulous diving, snorkeling, sailing and viewing options. Visit the reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf and experience an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. The Wet Tropics Rainforest is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature, exquisitely fragile and over 100 million years old. It is home to the largest range of plants and animals on Earth.

8 explore our surroundings The Atherton Tablelands provides a mosaic of plant and animal habitats, from World Heritage rainforests to rich agricultural lands which have evolved as a result of violent volcanic eruptions and centuries of monsoonal rains. From fishing to fossicking for gold, Aussie pubs, eco retreats, bed and breakfasts and farm stays, the area has a character all of its own. The Tropical Gulf Savannah and Cape York areas are home to thousands of species of tropical birds, beautiful waterfalls, tree-studded grasslands, meandering rivers, large plains, vast cattle stations and historic old gold towns.

9 indigenous culture Tropical North Queensland is home to two of the world's oldest surviving cultures - the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Australia s indigenous people have the longest continuous cultural history of any group of people on Earth. They have been living in harmony with nature for more than 50,000 years. Aboriginal culture and religion is referred to as the Dreamtime and the beginning of the world as the Dreaming. Enjoy Australia's indigenous culture, World Heritage Rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef on one of the 600 tours per day that depart Cairns and offer a diverse range of activities and experiences throughout the region. Take a meandering train ride through lush rainforest into a patchwork of farmlands and on to the rustic ochres and open spaces of the Australian outback.

10 access Cairns city centre is located only 10 minutes from the airport with taxis and regular bus shuttles readily available. For comprehensive live flight schedules, taxi and bus information, maps and airport layout, please refer to the Cairns Ports website : WEATHER Average Daily Daily Hours Temperature of Sunshine o C o F January February March April May June July August September October November December

11 A Queensland Government initiative operated by AEG Ogden (Cairns) Pty Ltd CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Streets Cairns Queensland Australia Correspondence to: PO Box 8084 Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia T : (07) Intl Code: (617) F : (07) E : sales@cairnsconvention.com.au