International Visitors

We’re expecting a number of overseas families, and have a team focused on making the conference an unforgettable experience!

General Information

• Lonely Planet (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/australia/) – Travel Guide information covering things like voltage, power plugs, currency, sample prices, tipping, and good places to go.
• Tourism Australia (http://www.australia.com/) – The official tourism website for Australia, featuring videos, interactive maps, and much more. 
• Tourism Wollongong (http://www.tourismwollongong.com.au/ - Accommodation, recreation and dining options for the Wollongong region.
• Northern Illawarra Online (http://www.nio.net.au/) –  Accommodation, news and events for the area surrounding “The Tops”.

Flight & Booking Information

• Qantas.com.au
  Interstate flights and special offers - including holiday/hotel/car packages
• HolidaySpecialPackages.com.au
  All inclusive package holidays - online information and bookings
  for holidays before or after the conference
• FlightCentre.com.au
  Compare flights from various Australian airlines on the one site
  for interstate travel
• TourismWollongong.com.au
  Everything you need to know about accomodation, restaurants,
  and leisure activites in beachside Wollongong

Popular Tourist Destinations

• The Great Barrier Reef
  The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming allow you to take in the vast natural beauty that this marine park has to offer and provide an opportunity for some close encounters with some spectacular varieties of marine life. With its sun-kissed beaches, turquoise waters and abundance of marine life, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef has to be one of the quintessential Australian experiences.
  www.greatbarrierreef.org

• Uluru
  Uluru is known as the heart of Australia. Not just a unique rock formation, Uluru is spectacularly beautiful particularly at sunrise and sunset. A trip to Uluru is also an opportunity to experience the culture of the traditional landowners and to discover unique Australian flora and fauna. Activities such as the Night Sky Show, the Sunrise Camel Ride, traditional dot painting workshops or a guided tours of the desert dunes allow you to experience this Australian heartland at its very best.
  www.uluru.com

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  Sydney
  Sydney is the biggest city in Australia and there is always something to do. Climb the Harbour Bridge for a superb view of this magnificent city or see where Australian history was made with a visit to The Rocks. Be inspired by amazing architecture at Opera House or shop ‘til you drop at the centuries old Queen Victoria Building. Catch a ferry to Darling Harbour and spend a day at the Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World and finish the day with fine dining at a harbour side restaurant.
  www.sydney.com.au
  BridgeClimb.com

• Canberra
  Canberra is the Capital city of Australia and is a great place to delve into Australian culture and political history. Visit the treasured places of our nation such as Parliament House, the War Memorial and the National Art Gallery. For hands-on, interactive and educational fun visit Questacon (the National Science and Technology Centre), the National Museum or take a specially designed tour of the National Zoo. A destination the whole family can enjoy.
  www.visitcanberra.com.au

• The Gold Coast
  The dazzling Gold Coast is home to Australia’s biggest theme parks and one of Australia’s best entertainment areas. For the theme park fanatic the Gold Coast offers Wet’n’Wild, Dream World, Sea World, Movie World and Australia’s Outback Spectacular. Each offers a unique experience and insights into Australian life. The 70km long stretch of coastline is world famous and home to the “best beach in the world”.  Nature’s best and family fun in one destination.
  www.goldcoastaustralia.com