WE WELCOME YOU TO AUSTRALIA
G'day and welcome to Australia! We are delighted to welcome you on to our Travel and Tour site as part of our SCM24 information. Firstly - Australia is just "beaut "(beaut translates to great in Australian 😎), and we want you to take every opportunity to explore our great nation. If you want to learn to speak Australian quickly, you should start by adding either an “ie" (Brisbane =Brissie), or an "o", e.g. David = Davo, John = Johnno. So to go to the servo is to go to the petrol (gas) station, to get a pressie is to receive a present, and to say hello - is simply, g'day!
Watch this link to see a great introduction to our Aussie Slang...
Accomodation
The Stamford Plaza offers a choice of rooms. All are available at a discounted rate for SCM delegates.
Details of rooms available are here.
Bookings will be available at a discounted SCM24 rate. Details will be available shortly. The hotel’s code for accessing the discounts will be emailed to all members who register their interest in attending the conference.
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Location
*For 3D views and street navigation drag the little Pegman at lower right onto the map at your chosen location.
Brisbane Weather
Spring in Brisbane means clear skies, sunny days and little chance of rain. Temperatures tend to range from 14°C (57°F) to 24°C (75°F). The water temperatures are ideal for swimming.
Sightseeing Possibilities
We have a team of SOSJ members who are dedicated to helping you have a great time here at SCM24, and either before or after your attendance. While we cannot actually book anything for you, we can certainly give you some advice and guidance as to what to do, and how to do it.
We are contactable re travel and sightseeing queries at scm24advice@gmail.com
Here are some sites to explore, by region, as you start to plan your trip.
Start by looking at the map. We are here in Brisbane, in the green zone! It takes about four days to drive from Brisbane to Cairns, about a day from Brisbane to Sydney, two days from Brisbane to Melbourne, and about five days at least to drive to Perth. So what is our advice? Aeroplane, bus or train! Click here for a great introduction to our great place.
BRISBANE VISITOR GUIDE
Recommendations from Our Members
THINGS IN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HOTEL
BRISBANE FESTIVAL
This is Brisbane’s most anticipated event of the year, bringing people together as they awake from their winter slumber for an explosion of arts performances and experiences. Brisbane Festival is unlike anything else you can experience in the world. It redefines what an International Arts Festival looks and feels like, staying ahead of the game and bringing the next generation with it.
THINGS FURTHER AFIELD IN BRISBANE
SOUTH BANK
Venture into South Bank’s pristine Parklands, swim at the famous Streets beach or relax on South Bank Parklands’ sprawling almost 15 hectares of lawns, complete with free barbeques, licensed picnic areas and two lively playgrounds. The peckish will also find dozens of eateries dotted throughout the precinct.
THINGS WITHIN A DAY TRIP RANGE (GOLD COAST)
WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD
Movie World is Australia's only film-related theme park and the oldest of the Warner Bros. parks worldwide.
SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK
Spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty makes Springbrook an outstanding place to visit. Springbrook National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, one of Queensland’s five World Heritage properties and part of the World Heritage Family.
THINGS WITHIN A DAY TRIP RANGE (SUNSHINE COAST)
AUSTRALIA ZOO
Located an hour’s drive north of Brisbane, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Steve and Terri Irwin's vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the entire world, and there is no other zoo like Australia Zoo!
SEA LIFE – THE SUNSHINE COAST'S UNDERWATER WORLD
No trip to the Sunshine Coast is complete without visiting SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. Previously called Underwater World, our aquarium is a multi-award-winning, all-weather visitor attraction.
Take a fascinating journey from the coast to the ocean depths and get up close to over 10,000 creatures, including one of Australia's largest collections of jellyfish. Meet the rare weedy sea dragons, the famous resident seals and over 20 species of shark and rays.
WHALE WATCHING
Day tours are available with a variety of operators in season.
THINGS WITHIN A DAY TRIP RANGE (TOOWOMBA)
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DAY TOURS TO GOLD COAST AND SUNSHINE COAST
Explore Pre & Post SCM24
Click on the links below to do some of your own exploring pre and post SCM24. Why not consider finding the treasures further afield?
A FEW POSSIBILITIES YOU MIGHT CHECK OUT
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The Indian Pacific (train from Perth to Adelaide), big country, big train....
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The Great Barrier Reef - one of the great natural wonders of the world - various sightseeing operators and destinations – Barrier Reef and Coral Sea dive operators in Cairns
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Uluru – a monolith in the Red Heart, visible from outer space
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The Ghan - big train, big place, goes from Adelaide to Darwin
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In Darwin - check out Litchfield National Park, Kakadu, Yellow Waters, Twin Falls, Edith Falls - in fact, just check out the whole lot.
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Rottnest Island - go play with the quokkas.
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Ningaloo Reef - go swim with the dolphins.
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Fraser Island (now known officially as K’gari) - explore a beautiful island, the world’s largest sand island, and do some whale watching along the way.
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Outback – Stockman’s Hall of Fame - museum located in Longreach, Queensland which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback
Go onto this website and have a play:
Then come back and check in with your Travel & Tours team here at the SCM24 site They will give you the best advice.
Email: scm24advice@gmail.com