As a large regional city in north-east Queensland, Cairns is a popular travel destination because of its tropical climate, breathtaking waterfront location and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforests.

The City’s CBD boasts many attractions, including the Esplanade and Foreshore Promenade districts, fine dining, shopping, cinemas, art gallery and museum. A flotilla of craft offers access to the reef, while Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, and Atherton Tablelands are all possible destinations for a day trip.

Experience Cairns warm tropical climate, with balmy winters. Historically, August is one of Cairns’ coolest, driest months with an average maximum daily temperature of 26°C (79°F), and a low humidity.

The City is serviced by Cairns International Airport (located 7 km north of the CBD), Queensland’s North Coast rail line, coaches, taxis and a local public transport bus network.

The Congress is being held at the Cairns Convention Centre in the city near the sea and is within 10 minutes walk of:

• Cairns Esplanade and Foreshore Promenade
• Waterfront accommodation district (along the Esplanade and Wharf Street)
• Restaurants that rank among the best in Australia
• Cairns Central Plaza, cinemas and specialty retailers
• Cairns Regional Art Gallery and Cairns Museum
• Cairns Central Railway Station.
  
  

The Cairns Convention Centre has been voted “one of the world's top ten international convention centres.”

Street Address:
Cairns Convention Centre
Corner Wharf & Sheridan Streets
Cairns, Queensland, Australia 4870
(*See #10 on the following CBD map)