Travel Information

Flights

The nearest airport to Palm Cove is Cairns International Airport, which is open 24 hours and serviced by a number of airlines from major Australian cities and overseas locations. Direct international connections include Auckland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka and Tokyo. More information on available services can be viewed on the Cairns Port Authority website where live flight information is also available, and from the relevant airlines. The Australian domestic carriers servicing Cairns are:

Overseas visitors may need to apply for either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia. An ETA can be applied for online here.

Airport Transfers

The conference venue, Novotel Rockford Palm Cove Resort, operates a 24 hour airport shuttle for $15 per adult each way and $5 per child each way. Airport transfers should be booked when making your reservations.
If you intend staying elsewhere information on transfers is also available on the Cairns Port Authority website.

Tourist Information

The conference centre offers 250 tours bookable through its Discovery booking desk. For further information on local, Queensland and Australian tourism start by visiting these websites: