VENUE
DETAILS
Alice Springs Convention Centre is located opposite the Todd River at the foot of the
McDonnell ranges. The Alice Springs town centre is only
a short distance away.
A Town Like Alice
Located in the heart of Central Australia nestled between
the East and West MacDonnell Ranges. The traditional
owners of the area are Central Arrente
peopleand members of the Mparntwe, Antulue and Irlpme
groups have had responsibility for the land
within the Municipality of Alice Springs since time
immemorial. Australia's famous outback town is a place
like no other, it is a vibrant modern town which still
has a strong sense of its history with a thriving population
of 28 000 people and is an iconic travel destination
– a ‘must see’ part of Australia!
Alice Springs is a perfect base to explore
the nearby stunning MacDonnell Ranges, visit Uluru (Ayers
Rock) or Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), fossick for gemstones
and enjoy many other such as Kings Canyon, Glen Helen
Gorge, and Stanley Chasm in the vast unspoiled wonders
of Australia's Red Centre. Whilst in Alice Springs you
can visit the Alice Springs Desert Park, see Aboriginal
art and artefacts at the Aboriginal Art and Culture
Centre and local galleries. Visit attractions in the
area such as the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and
Homestead, Frontier Camel Park and Pitchi Ritchi Sanctuary.
Other Alice Springs events close to the
conference date:
Alice Springs Beanie Festival – just before the
conference
Alice Springs Show – the weekend of the conference
Alice Springs Camel Cup – the weekend after the
conference
Weather
Don't forget to bring a warm coat, hat and gloves. Day time
temperatures in July can range from 20°C to 30°C
with night time temperature as low as 2°C to 7°C.
The winter weather daytime in Alice Springs is generally
warm, around 24°C in the middle of the day, however
the temperatures at night can drop dramatically and you
will need a coat for the evening. What you will experience
is a dry arid desert environment with continual blue skies
and an average rainfall of less than 30ml per year. So,
no rain expected in July.
Accommodation
The organising committee has secured special accommodation rates at Lasseters Hotel next to the Convention Centre
and Voyages Resort for conference attandees. Other hotels
will be added to our list as negotiated rates are available.
In addition to these there is a wide variety of accomodation
at and around the Alice Springs area including 5 star
resort accommodation, hotel and motel accommodation,
Alice Springs apartments and for the budget traveller,
caravan parks.
Other information
Alcohol Restrictions do apply in Alice Springs.
There is No drinking in designated public places in
Alice Springs, however you can still drink in private
and licensed premises like homes, hotels, caravan parks,
restaurants, bars, sporting venues and with licensed
tour operators.
