The AusCERT 2006 Conference will be held at the Royal Pines Resort, a 5 star property on 200 hectares just 12 minutes drive from the beaches of Surfers Paradise. All the resort accommodation offers panoramic views of the golf course, garden or Gold Coast.

The resort offers a regular complimentary shuttle service to Surfers Paradise and other tourist attractions, six restaurants, kids' club, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, The Resort Spa with its range of massage therapies, seven undercover tennis courts, an 18 hole championship golf course and gymnasium.

Martin Lack and Associates
Phone: +61 7 3378 5499
Fax: +61 7 3378 9513

Whilst the conference organisers will make the booking on your behalf, delegates are required to settle their own account on departure. Please note that there will be a penalty of one night's accommodation for any cancellations not advised prior to anticipated arrival.

The following conference accommodation packages are available:

HOLIDAY INN SURFERS PARADISE (Formerly the ANA) 22 VIEW AVENUE, SURFERS PARADISE
Room only $145 per night
(a daily return bus service to the Conference Venue will be provided)

Check-In 2.00pm. Check out 11.00am
Breakfast in Sirocco Restaurant - $15 per person
Broadband available in rooms
Rollaway Bed - $35 per night


HOTEL WATERMARK GOLD COAST
Hotel Watermark is located right at the heart of everything that makes the Gold Coast unique, overlooking the pristine Pacific Ocean and meters from the shopping and entertainment of Surfers Paradise.

Accommodation Options

Superior twin rooms
(Levels 3-11 with either a king single and a double bed or 2 king single beds)
Room only $130.00 per room per night
Single & breakfast $147.00 per room per night
Twin & breakfast $160.00 per room per night

Deluxe king rooms
(Levels 12-18 with either a king bed or 2 double beds) All rooms have been refurbished & include doonas, high speed data ports, free Austar and bathrobes (on request)
Room only $155.00 per room per night
Single & breakfast $172.00 per room per night
Twin & breakfast $185.00 per room per night
Check In and Check Out:
Hotel Check In time is 2.00pm and Check Out time is 10.00am. Fees may apply if you require access outside the specified times.

The Gold Coast is located on the east coast of Australia, just one hour's drive south of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. It is a region of contrasts offering a 70km (44 mile) stretch of unpolluted golden surf beaches, with a hinterland of lush green subtropical rainforests. The Coast boasts over 35 patrolled beaches and year round safe swimming, and the hinterland is Australia's largest area of subtropical rainforest with 29 national parks and nature reserves.

Apart from its natural beauty, the Gold Coast is Australia's entertainment capital, offering an enormous range of sights and attractions to delight visitors of all ages. From theme parks and wildlife sanctuaries to adventure sports, day tours and cruises, to shopping, wining and dining.

The climate is subtropical and the area enjoys an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year.

The average temperature ranges are:

The Gold Coast stretches from Cabarita Beach in New South Wales north to Beenleigh and South Stradbroke Island. Its main attractions include beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, national parks, quaint villages, craft shops and spectacular views. For further information on attractions, visit these sites:

• Gold Coast Tourism
• Gold Coast City Council
• Queensland Holidays
• Dream World
• Movie World
• Sea World
• Currumbin Sanctuary