NAI International Conference, Townsville, Australia

Logistics	NAI International Conference Townsville, Queensland, Australia April 13–17, 2010 Sponsors & Partners National Association for Interpretation 888-900-8283 www.interpnet.com Email a staff member. Deb Tewell is the primary staff liaison for the conference. Contact Jamie King regarding conference registration and NAI membership. Contact Paul Caputo regarding the conference website and publications. Queensland beach photo © Jenny Rollo.
Passports/Visas
Non-Australian conference delegates will need a passport and may need a visa to enter Australia. You can find information about obtaining a visa in this Business Visitor Visa Information pdf. The Australian Immigration Office recommends applying for your visa at least 6-8 weeks in advance of the conference.
Accommodations
The host hotel for the conference is Rydges Southbank in Townsville, Queensland. This hotel is just a 10-minute drive from the Townsville airport, and is within easy walking distance to the city center, where you can find a wide selection of restaurants and bars. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel and complimentary parking is available. A block of rooms is being held at this hotel and the facility will host all conference functions (unless otherwise noted). To make your room reservation, please visit the Rydges website at http://www.rydges.com/cwp/nai. Negotiated rates are: Standard room AU$165 (approximately $136 USD) Located on floors one through five One queen bed, one double, and one king single bed, or two double beds Maximum 4 guests Superior room AU$180 (approximately $150 USD) Located on top floors with sweeping views of the Townsville Marina, Cleveland Bay, or Ross River. One queen bed or two double beds Maximum 3 guests If you need a roommate, please so indicate on the registration form so that NAI can send you a list of others looking for roommates. You are responsible for making your own room reservations. NAI will not make reservations for you or your roommates.
Getting There
Townsville lies on the Bruce Highway, midway between Whitsundays and Cairns. Air Travel Townsville is serviced by regular daily jet and regional air services through Townsville’s modern airport terminal. Jet services are provided by Virgin Blue, Qantas, and Jetstar. QantasLink provides daily scheduled Dash-8 services between major coastal centers, including Townsville. For online flight bookings visit: http://www.virginblue.com.au http://www.jetstar.com.au http://www.qantas.com.au Rail Travel Queensland Rail provides regular scheduled train services, including TiltTrain to Townsville from Brisbane and coastal ports. For details phone 1800 627 655 or visit http://www.traveltrain.com.au. Bus Travel Greyhound Pioneer operates scheduled coach services into Townsville. For details phone Greyhound: 13 14 99 or visit http://www.greyhound.com.au. Fly-drive packages provide the ideal way to maximize your time in the region. Ask your AFTA travel agent or contact the Queensland Holiday Experts at the Queensland Travel Centre on 1300 738 833.