Accommodation Options for the Conference

The Cairns Convention Centre, in the heart of tropical Cairns, is the venue for the IBSC conference from 21 - 24 September 2010 and here is a list of accommodation, just briefly descibing what each property offers and their distance from the conference venue. Hotels reserve the right to change their prices but the prices below are correct if booking and paying now. September is part of the tourist season in Cairns, so advance bookings for accommdoation are highly recomended. Please click on the hyperlinks below for more information about each place and if making a booking enquiry from the web site or by phone, mention you are coming for the 2010 IBSC Conference. Please contact "The Accommodation Centre Cairns" for any of your accommodation requirements, particularly if what you are looking for is a bit unique and not on the list. Your point of contact at The Accommodation Centre Cairns is Mikaela Kevin
Freecall: 1800 807 730 or
Phone: + 61 7 4040 7544 (outside Australia) or
Email: mikaela@destinationcairns.com.au.

Budget 3 - 3.5 Accommodation (Price Guide: $30 - $290 per night)

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments - 1.2km to Cairns Convetion Centre. Studio room $125 per night, 1 Bedroom apartments $160 per night,

2 Bedroom apartments $290 per night. Min. 3 night stay applies. Extra person $25 per night. BONUS: Stay 7 nights, only pay for 6 nights.

Cairns Queenslander - 2.7km to Cairns Convention Centre. Studio Room $110 per night, 2 Bedroom apartment $168 per night. BONUS: Up to two children under 12 can stay free in studio room and apartment using exisiting bedding.

Coral Tree Inn - 1.4km to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel room $99 per night. BONUS: Includes free daily continental breakfast.

Hides Hotel - 800 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. Budget motel room (shared bathroom) $95 per night, Superior hotel room (private bathroom) $130 per night, Family Room for 4(private bathroom) $175 per night.
BONUS: Includes free daily continental breakfast.

Cairns Plaza Hotel - 1.8km to Cairns Convetion Centre. Hotel Room $90 per night, 1 Bedroom Suite $125 per night, BONUS: Stay 3 or more nights in a 1 Bedroom Suite and receive free daily continental breakfast.

Gilligan's Backpacker Hotel & Resort - 700 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Double Room $130 per night, 4 Bed deluxe room $130 per night, 4 Bed Dorm Room $32 per bed per night. BONUS: A 5 star backpacker resort, cheap rates, and a short walk to convention centre.


4 - 4.5 Star Accommodation: (Price Guide: $140 - $250 per night)

Il Centro Apartments - 150 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. 1 Bedroom apartment $175 per night, BONUS: Up to two children under 12 can stay free in the apartment using exisiting bedding.

Park Regis City Quays - 400 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel room $150 per night, 1 Bedroom apartment $189 per night, 2 Bedroom (dual keyed) apartment $284 per night, 3 Bedroom apartment $365 per night. Min. 3 night stay applies.

Villa Vaucluse - 1.1km to Cairns Convention Centre. 1 Bedroom apartment $150 per night, Min. 2 night stay applies. BONUS: Stay 5 nights, only pay for 4 nights.

Rydges Plaza Cairns - 550 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Room $170 per night. BONUS: Up to one child under 12 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding.

Rydges Tradewinds - 1.5 km to Cairns Convention Centre. Superior Water View Hotel Room $195 per night. BONUS: Up to one child under 12 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding.

Holiday Inn Cairns - 1.5 km to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Room $170 per night, Ocean View Hotel Room $230 per night. BONUS: Up to two children under 19 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort - 1.3km to Cairns Convention Centre. Resort Room $160 per night, Resort Pool View Room $190 per nightBONUS: Up to two children under 16 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding.

Rydges Esplanade Resort - 2.3km to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Room $189 per night, Ocean View Hotel Room $219 per night , 1 Bedroom studio $189 per night, 2 Bedroom apartment $340 per night. Min. 3 night stay applies to the 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments. BONUS: Up to one child under 14 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding.

5 Star Accommodation: (Price Guide $235- $400 per night)

Shangri La Hotel The Marina Cairns - 1.1km to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Room $235 per night, Bay View Hotel Room $240 per night, Deluxe Marina View Room $245 per ight, Executive Suite $305 per night, Horizon Club Room $325 per night. BONUS: Stay 3 nights, only pay for 2 nights and Up to two children under 12 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding, excluding Horizon Club Room.

Pullman Reef Casino Hotel - 450 metres to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Room $205 per night, Deluxe Hotel Room $233 per night, Junior Suite $318 per night. BONUS: Up to one child under 16 can stay free in the same room as parents room using exisiting bedding, excluding Junior Suite.

Harbour Lights Cairns - 1km to Cairns Convention Centre. Hotel Studio $155 per night, 1 Bedroom apartment $260 per night, 3 Bedroom apartment $395 per night, 3 Bedroom Sub Penthouse $475 per night. Min. 3 night stay applies.

Pre & Post Conference Accommodation Packages

Why not extend your stay while in Cairns and see some of our tropical destinations. Stay on a tropical island, or on the Beach, or in some of the oldest Rainforests in the world.

Marlin Cove Holiday Resort - Trinity Beach
Marlin Cove Resort is a modern luxury apartment complex set amongst ten acres of extensive and lush tropical gardens, fringed by a rainforest corridor and populated with native bird and animal wildlife. Reception hosts a full tour desk, and our concierge service can assist with everything you require for your holiday. The resort facilities include a huge saltwater lagoon pool with sandy beach, lap pool, spa, sauna, gym, four bbq's, full size tennis court and much more.
1 Bedroom Apartment $165 per night, 2 Bedroom apartment $190 per night, 3 Bedroom Apartment $250 per night.

Fitzroy Island Resort - Great Barrier Reef
Fitzroy Island is a 45 minute ferry ride (about 30kms) from Cairns , and is surrounded by a reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This affordable 4 star tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches offers 101 contemporary resort style and self contained Ocean Suites, Beach Cabins and Penthouse.
Resort Room $120 per night, Beach Cabin $195 per night. Ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island are an additional $65 per adult and $30 per child (up to 14 years).

Kewarra Beach Resort - Kewarra Beach
An idyllic Romantic nature resort where going green in luxury won't cost the earth. This secluded beachfront hideaway is nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of tropical palms and endemic rainforest. This rich habitat provides a home to dozens of native species - this resort has its roots firmly grounded in sensitive eco-tourism. Deluxe Bungalows are set in rainforest overlooking a natural tropical lagoon.
Deluxe Pandanus Bungalow $265 per night. Includes return transfers from Cairns city or airoport, welcome drink on arrival, and full breakfast for two daily.

Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa - Cape Tribulation
Embraced by the Daintree Rainforest, and caressed by the Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa is unlike any hotel in the world. Indulge in 4 star comforts amidst wild surrounds with private rainforest views and easy access to the white sands of Coconut Beach.
Daintree Room $298 per night.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa - Daintree
A private, boutique accommodation in an ecological environment of exquisite natural beauty - rainforest villas set amongst the miracles of nature. The Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa - offers award winning, unique tree house style resort accommodation in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage region, just 40 minutes drive north of Port Douglas on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Tropical Getaway $1 194
Includes 3 nights in a Spa villa, and full breakfast for two daily.

Cairns Tour Options - Instant availability - Book now!

Whether it be a full day trip to the Daintree National Park, a half day trip to a crocodile farm, or a ride on the famous Kuranda Train and Skyrail, Value Day Tours has a tour for you and you can see their range of tours on the following web page link:
Value Day Tours

If you are looking for a half day tour to the reef, then look no further than Big Cat Green Island Cruises, there is a time and an option to suit everybody.
Green Island Reef Cruises

Pre or Post IBSC Conference Tour Options

Cairns, in Tropical North Queensland Australia, is blessed to be located between two natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage listed tropical rainforests. Delegates to the IBSC conference are encouraged to experience these and other natural attractions either before or after the conference and the information below should help you pick the right tour for you. Please be aware that September is the peak tourist season and advance bookings are highly recommended.

Cairns is also known as being the adventure capital of Australia for thrill seekers seeking sports such as white water rafting, sky diving, bungy jumping, parasailing and so on. Cairns is Australia’s top spot for learning to scuba dive or to start a live aboard scuba diving holiday.

• Cairns Tours


• Cairns Packages

Port Douglas is around an hours drive north of the city of Cairns and Cairns airport. The advantage of staying in Port Douglas either before or after the conference is that it has the charm of a small village located beside a beautiful beach yet there is plenty of fine dining and shopping to be enjoyed.

• Port Douglas Tours


• Port Douglas Packages

The Daintree National Park region is famous for being one of the oldest world heritage listed rainforests in the world. Just another 2 hours north of Port Douglas, the Daintree region is a ‘must-see’ for many visitors, which can be done either as a day tour or an overnight tour from Cairns or Port Douglas.

Cape Tribulation is a place within the Daintree National Park where most of the Daintree holiday accommodation is located, as this is where the rainforest meets the reef.

• Cape Tribulation 1, 2 and 3 Day Tours

The Great Barrier Reef is the one single most visited attraction by visitors to Far North Queensland. One can take a boat, plane or helicopter to the reef and view the reef by snorkelling, scuba diving or via glass bottomed boat coral viewing tours.

Just a 45 minute boat ride or 10 minute scenic flight takes you to Green Island for the day where you can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, sea walker, glass bottom boats, scuba diving and much more. There is luxury resort on the island for those wishing to stay a few days.

A 45 minute flight south of Cairns will take you to the tropical Dunk Island, which is great for families and offers great value for money packages.

The exclusive Lizard Island is also a 60 minute flight north of Cairns and caters to a more up market clientele.

Fitzroy Island is located just 4km from the mainland of Cairns. Visit for a day and enjoy the activities or stay for a few nights at the luxury resort on the island.

Spend the day or camp overnight in the Frankland Islands, an uninhabited group of islands, which caters for a maximum number of 100 guests per day or 12 people for overnight camping.

Cairns is surrounded by mountain ranges. Approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours drive up the mountain range west of Cairns you will find yourself in the Cairns Highlands also known as the Atherton Tablelands.

The Cairns Highlands is home to world heritage listed rainforest, national parks, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. The Cairns Highlands is an ideal destination for bush walking, bird and wildlife tours, hot air ballooning or just lazing around and enjoying the scenery. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life by renting a campervan and enjoying the many sites at your own pace. If you are short on time take a nature and wildlife tour which will show you as much as possible in one or two days.

• Cairns Highlands Tours


• Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail Rainforest Tours

Cooktown is a historical town right by the sea and is the gateway to Cape York for the adventurous travelers wishing to reach the top of Australia. You will need at least two to three days to travel from Cairns to Cooktown and back by road.

The coastal road from Cairns to Cooktown is for 4WD only in some parts however the inland road to Cooktown is a normal road the entire way.

There are several ways of traveling to Cape York but it is advisable not to travel between December and April, as it is the wet season. The distance from Cairns to the tip of Cape York is over 1000km.

The quickest way to see Cape York would be to take a one to three day air tour. The best and easiest way to visit Cape York is on an organized tour. Organized Cape York Tours can be accommodated or camping tours. The last option is to take your own, or a hired four wheel drive vehicle to Cape York. This only advisable to people with off road driving experience, and to hire a four wheel drive campervan is the best option if you wish to self drive through this remote wilderness region.