Accommodation

Accommodation cannot be reserved until a deposit or credit card details have been received.

Special room rates have been negotiated with accommodation venues. To take advantage of these rates, please read the following information carefully.

These rates are available only by booking through the conference secretariat.
All accommodation rates include 10% GST. The hotel will provide a tax invoice on checkout.
To confirm your accommodation booking, a deposit of at least one night's tariff must accompany your registration form. Alternatively, your credit card details will be passed on to the hotel (generally the hotel will not charge your credit card until you check out).
Early reservations are encouraged to secure your preferred hotel. Bookings received after 23 May 2002 will be subject to availability and a AUD$20 extra processing fee will be charged. Special delegate rates cannot be guaranteed for late registrants.
The special conference accommodation rate is available for extended stays, subject to availability.
Accommodation cancellation in whole or in part or no shows may incur a cost penalty at the hotel's discretion.
Rooms are not guaranteed for check in before 1400 hours. To ensure immediate occupation of your room on arrival, you are required to pre-register your room (book and pay for the night before). Please indicate on your booking form if you would like to pre-register your room.
All accommodation rates are listed in Australian dollars and are including government taxes and levies. All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without prior notification.

Cairns International Hotel

17 Abbott Street, Cairns
Standard Room AUD$230 per night

With commanding views of the harbour and surrounding mountains, the Cairns International Hotel is located one block from the major shopping district and directly opposite the Casino and departure points for the Barrier Reef and island boat trips. The Cairns International Hotel is the closest hotel to the Cairns Convention Centre which is only a two-minute walk away.

Pacific International Hotel

The Esplanade, Cairns
Standard AUD$165 per night
Executive AUD$185 per night
Deluxe AUD$225 per night

Pacific International is located on the Esplanade, adjacent to CBD, across from the Reef Casino and 5 minutes walk from the Convention Centre and Reef Departure Points. Features include 3 restaurants, bottleshop, guest laundries, pool/spa, cocktail lounge, tour desk, 24 hour reception and room service. All rooms feature ocean and mountain views, large balconies and bathrooms, data ports, free movie channel and keypad safes.

Radisson Plaza Hotel at the Pier

Pierpoint Road, Cairns
Premier King AUD$196 per night

The Radisson, overlooking Trinity Inlet and situated alongside Marlin Marina, offers five star luxury. The hotel forms an integral part of The Pier complex which includes a 100-shop leisure retail complex. The Radisson is one block from the central business district and ten minutes' walk from the convention centre.

Hilton Cairns

Wharf Street, Cairns
Standard AUD$183 per night

Venue for the Monday night music recital, the Hilton Cairns is nestled on the water front, in the heart of Cairns with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel is ideally situated to the local business and shopping district.

Il Centro Apartments Suites

26-30 Sheridan Street, Cairns
Suites AUD$145 per night

Il Centro Apartment Suites are a four and a half star boutique apartment complex located in the inner city area and just 100 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre. All suites are large and include separate bedroom and living areas, serviced daily, a full kitchen, and individual washing machine and dryers.

Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments

71 Lake Street, Cairns
One bedroom apartment
(single) AUD$135 per night

(double/twin) AUD$145 per night
Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments is situated in the heart of the city offering conference delegates to Cairns an ideal location to experience the best shopping and restaurants right at their front door. Rooms are stylishly furnished and spacious and all have private balconies. The salt-water pool is located in a landscaped area complete with BBQ and gazebo and Bistro on the ground floor.

Club Crocodile Hides Hotel Cairns

87 Lake Street, Cairns
Standard Room AUD$108 per night

Club Crocodile Hides Hotel is a heritage-listed building constructed in 1885. The hotel was restored in 1997 to add the comfort and convenience of modern rooms while retaining the colonial charm. Enjoy the colonial charm of Hides wide verandahs that create an ambience of Queensland early settlement days.

 

Trinity Beach & Palm Cove

Another accommodation option for PESC'02 delegates and their families is to stay a short drive from Cairns at Trinity Beach or Palm Cove. Please contact the hotels/resorts direct to book your accommodation at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove.

Backpacker Accommodation

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