Venue

Rydges Capricorn Resort

The AAEE 2008 Conference will be held at Rydges Capricorn Resort Yeppoon.

Nestled within a 22,000 acre beachfront wildlife sanctuary, the Resort is a living oasis of fun, relaxation, food, action and excitement. 
With over 25 free activities, 2 world-class golf courses, 3 unique restaurants and bars, and an endless array of things to do and see. 
While remote in atmosphere, the Resort is easily accessible by car, coach, plane and train.  Rydges Capricorn Resort is a short 10 minutes drive from Yeppoon and a 45 minute drive from Rockhampton airport.


For further information, please visit the resort's website; www.rydges.com/capricorn

    

Host Regions: Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast, Australia

Rockhampton sits astride Queensland's largest and most picturesque river, the Fitzroy. The magnificent Berserker Ranges and Mt Archer provide an imposing backdrop to this city that has a population of 100,000 in the greater Rockhampton area.


Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is 40 kilometres drive inland from the Capricorn Coast and the Pacific Ocean.  Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia and a gateway to adventure.

Also set on the Tropic of Capricorn is the Capricorn Coast, which has an average daily temperature of 25° c.  The Coast and its Keppel Group of Island boasts safe swimming waters all year and spectacular geographical diversity. Yeppoon is the Coast’s major town which has retained its village style appeal yet offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, accommodation and shops.

 

Getting There
To Rockhampton
Flights

Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways fly into Rockhampton Airport.

  • Qantas, Jetstar & Virgin Blue - Daily flights to and from Brisbane
  • Qantas - also fly from Cairns and Townsville
  • Virgin Blue - also have daily direct flights from Sydney
  • Tiger Airways - direct flights from Melbourne on .....

For further details on flights, please contact the individual airlines;


Additional Transport
Train and Coach Transport is also available into Rockhampton.  For further information, please contact Greyhound Coaches www.greyhound.com.au or Traveltrain www.traveltrain.com.au.


From Rockhampton to Rydges Capricorn Resort

Transfers
The Resort offers a Shuttle service to and from the Rockhampton Airport. Return adult transfers are $20.00 per person and children are $10.00 per person, These transfers need to be booked when you register for the conference and book your accommodation.

By Car
Hire Cars
Hire Cars are available for pick up from Rockhampton Airport.  Please contact the invidual car hire companies for further details;

Directions
From Rockhampton Airport, travel north through town along the Bruce Highway, over the Fitzroy River, and when you see Stockland Rockhampton turn left. On the outskirts of Rockhampton, turn left at Yeppoon Road. Rockhampton to Yeppoon is approximately 35km. Once you arrive into Yeppoon you will come to a large roundabout, take the second left off the roundabout continuing along Yeppoon Road. Follow the road until you come to a second roundabout and take the first left off this roundabout, you will be travelling along Appleton Drive. Continue along this road until you reach the bechfront. Appleton Drive will become Anzac Parade. Anzac Parade will take you left and you will have the beach on your right. Continue along Anzac Parade and through the roundabout, once you pass through the roundabout you will be on Farnborough Road. Continue along Fanborough Road for approximately 4 kilometres until you come to another large roundabout with an exit to Rydges Capricorn Resort. Contiue on this exit and you will see the entrance to the Resort (approximately 5 kilometres).


Parking
Complimentary cover parking available for all in house guests at Rydges Capricorn Resort.