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The inaugural Global Geotourism Conference will be held at the Esplanade Hotel, corner of Marine Terrace and Essex Street, Fremantle. This relaxed and historic port city has a diverse mix of old and new. Convict era buildings stand beside stylishly refurbished bars and restaurants and the range of activities available for all ages is endless.

Tour the streets and discover art and craft galleries and the famous Fremantle Markets. Sample boutique beers in one of the nearby brewery pubs or enjoy seeing the sun set over the ocean - a must for those from the Eastern side of the continent and beyond. Fremantle is approximately 20km south of Perth city, and within easy reach of the beaches of the Indian Ocean, the Margaret River wine region and Rottnest Island.

Airport transfers: Taxi fare to Fremantle is around A$48 from Perth Domestic Airport. Travelling time by car is approximately 45 minutes. Coach transfers to Fremantle operate 24 hours daily to suit flight arrival and departure times. The special return fare is currently A$40 for conference delegates (increase expected). Bookings can be made by calling the Fremantle Shuttle on 08 9335 1614 or emailing rez@fremantleairportshuttle.com.au.

Please note that all conference and accommodation enquiries should be directed to the secretariat: Promaco Conventions on telephone: +61 8 9332 2900, facsimile +61 8 9332 2911 or email: promaco@promaco.com.au.

We hope you find these links useful in planning your trip to Perth.

• Rottnest Island: www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
• Lonely Planet Guide to Perth: www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/aust/perth.htm
• What’s On in Perth and Fremantle: www.whatson.com.au
• Tourism Western Australia: www.westernaustralia.com

Perth is serviced by a range of major airlines, with a choice of routes for international travellers. It has direct international flights to New Zealand and several capitals in Asia and is the only Australian capital city with direct links to Africa. Other international flights are routed to Perth via Sydney, or to Europe and North America via Asia. Domestic carriers are active within Western Australia and provide airlinks to regional centres and other State capital cities. Perth International Airport is about 20 minutes drive from the centre of Perth and is serviced by taxis and a shuttle bus service, which also services the nearby domestic terminal (located about 15 minutes drive on the opposite side of the airport complex from the international terminal.

The longer you wait to book travel - the more you will pay!!!
Want to see ALL FLIGHT OPTIONS to the Inaugural Global Geotourism Conference on a single computer screen?  Use the latest delegate flight booking technology at www.travelctm.com/bookings.  Alternatively, contact Corporate Travel Management (CTM) direct for the best airfare rates available on 1800 630 866 or e-mail: groups@travelctm.com.
Remember to quote your event code GEO08

VISAS
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen requires a valid Visa/Electronic Travel Authority to enter and spend time in Australia.  With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia.  (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa upon arrival).

Visas are available from Australian Visa Offices such as Australian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates.  For the location of your nearest Australian Consulate, go to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website at www.dfat.gov.au/missions/

Visas are also available in ETA form from travel agents and airlines in certain countries.  There are no visas or border checks required when moving between Australian states.  www.immi.gov.au

Customs Requirements: www.customs.gov.au

accommodation               venue & location               international access

Accommodation has been blocked at selected venues in Fremantle (listed right). The conference rates shown can only be obtained by booking through Promaco Conventions. For rooms required before or after the conference dates, early booking is essential. Breakfast is not included in the rate unless stated.

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