Important Ground Transportation Arrangements
For delegates interested in making their own travel arrangements to and from the venue, we have a preferred car company, based in Kingscliff, who would be more than happy to help organise your transfer needs to and from Gold Coast or Brisbane airports.
Pottsville – Tweed Coast Limousine Service
Mobile: 0409 710 779
For advanced bookings and enquiries call: +61 2 6676 4464 or on the web: www.rideit.com.au
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Ground Transportation – Brisbane to Kingscliff
Coach transportation will be provided from Brisbane International Airport to Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff. Coach pick up time will depend on the majority of arrivals on the morning of Tuesday 3 May.
Approximate travel time from Brisbane to Kingscliff is 90 minutes.
Ground Transportation – Gold Coast to Kingscliff
Coach transportation will be provided from Gold Coast Airport to Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff. Coach pick up time will depend on the majority of arrivals on the morning of Tuesday 3 May.
Approximate travel time from Gold Coast to Kingscliff is 15 minutes.
Visa Requirements
Overseas travellers will require a visa for entry into Australia. Please check this with your airline, travel agent or nearest Australian Consulate as immigration laws are very strict. For online visa information and application, please visit http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETAAus2En.html
Ground Transportation for Domestic Visitors
Coach transportation will be provided only from Gold Coast Airport to Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff. Coach pick up time will depend on the majority of arrivals on the morning of Tuesday 3 May. Domestic visitors coming from Brisbane are required to make their own way to and from the venue.
Alternatively, anyone wishing to catch a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Kingscliff may do so of their own accord, at a cost of AUD50 per journey.
If you have any queries about travel to and from the venue,
please contact Leah McFaul by email on [email protected]
Getting Here
The Gold Coast Airport is the most convenient way to access the natural beauty of the Tweed region in Northern New South Wales with direct flight services from across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia and Fiji.It is the sixth busiest airport in Australia, welcoming over 4.2 million passengers in 2007/08. Terminal facilities include bars and cafes, alfresco style, duty-free shopping, gifts and other retail as well as a bustling transport centre. The runway extension was completed in March 2007 which paved the way for direct international services into the Tweed region and increased freight exports.
Domestic flights
Gold Coast Airport is serviced frequently by Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. Direct flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Newcastle and Cairns with connecting flights from all other Australian cities.International flights
Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue and Jetstar currently operate services between New Zealand and Gold
Coast Airport. Air New Zealand provides flights from Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland,
Pacific Blue offers services from Auckland, while Jetstar services Christchurch and Auckland. AirAsia X
has direct flights into the Gold Coast Airport from Malaysia with connecting flights across South East
Asia. Jetstar International offers direct flights from Osaka and Tokyo Japan, while Air Pacific has direct
flights from Fiji with connections from North America. The Tweed region in Northern NSW is now directly
accessible from international and domestic cities.
Alternatively, for those visitors arriving from the US and Canada, Brisbane International Airport would
be the most convenient and is just 90 minutes by road to Kingscliff and the Tweed region. Transfers to
and from the airport will be arranged for all visitors flying in and out of Brisbane and Gold Coast airports.
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Getting to Brisbane by planeAirportThe Brisbane domestic and international airports are located 30 minutes from the city centre and are accessible via several public transport options. Both terminals are located adjacent to each other and are connected to the city via rail, bus and taxi.Getting to Sydney by planeFor overseas visitors wishing to fly into Sydney Airport, domestic flight connections can then be made to the Gold Coast Airport with Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways. |