The Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference 2012 will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre.
Looking to the city from the edge of the Arafura Sea, Darwin Convention Centre is the iconic landmark of Australia's tropical harbour city. Its waterfront setting is quite befitting. To the Larrakia, the traditional owners of Darwin, the harbour is a place of connection where they have welcomed visitors for centuries while trading with other indigenous tribes and Southeast Asian neighbours.
Stokes Hill Road Darwin NT 0800 Tel: +61 (0) 8 8923 9000
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory, and enjoys a relaxed, tropical lifestyle. Darwin is an ideal base for visits to spectacular World Heritage listed areas, surrounding National Parks and attractions including Kakadu National Park. Darwin has grown from an early and remote outpost to a thriving modern capital city, it is Australia's only tropical capital city and boasts a population of 72,000 with about 26,000 more in the combined satellite city of Palmerston and the surrounding rural area. Approximately half the Northern Territory population of 198,000 live within a 50km radius of Darwin. The city itself and the population on average are younger than the rest of Australia. Darwin has a relaxed lifestyle, a multitude of attractions and a tropical feel and smell, all in all people who experience Darwin and the Top End never forget it, that is if they ever leave it.
CLIMATE & DRESS CODE
March and April see the rains begin to subside. Strong winds start to dry the land and flatten tall grasses. Average temperatures range from 24 degrees Centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit) to 32.7 degrees Centigrade (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
Due to the tropical climate, lightweight smart casual clothing is appropriate for the Conference sessions.
Suits are not required for any component of the PAITC Program.
Please refer to the social program section for specific dress codes for the social functions.
TIME
Darwin operates on Central Standard Time (ACST GMT + 9.30)
TAXIS
Taxi pricing is charged by meter, expect to pay around $25.00 to $30.00 for a trip between Darwin International Airport and the Darwin CBD district. A $3.00 exit toll payable by the passenger applies on exit from the ranking lane at the airport.
Airport to City: 13km, 25 minutes drive
Airport to Darwin Convention Centre: 12.2km, 23 minutes drive
City to Darwin Convention Centre: 1.1km, 13 minutes walk
City Radio Taxis
Phone: +61 8 8981 3777 or 138 294
Darwin Radio Taxis
Phone: 131 008 (Not available outside Australia)
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Arrive on time with Darwin Airport Shuttle, a convenient and reliable transport to and from Darwin Airport and all city accommodation locations. The fully air-conditioned fleet is furbished for supreme comfort in the tropics and the friendly staff will see to it that your transfer is a smooth and pleasant experience.
Darwin Airport Shuttle is scheduled for all flights to Darwin Airport and departs from the front of the Terminal. Bookings are essential for hotel pick-up.
- An affordable and reliable way to and from the airport.
- 24 hour scheduled service for all domestic and international flights.
- Fifteen minutes from airport to city (plus pick-up and drop-off times).
- Door-to-door city accommodation pick-up/drop-off.
- Luggage stored in enclosed luggage trailers for passenger safety and comfort.
- Friendly, professional drivers.
Book online at www.darwinairportshuttle.com.au for discount group rates and return fares, or see staff at the airport desk, conveniently located opposite the luggage carousels.
Phone: +61 8 8981 5066 Email: res@airportshuttle.com.au