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The full conference program is now available. Click on "Technical Program" to display it on your screen or on "Download Program PDF" for a printable version.

Travel

Darwin Airport to City

Darwin Airport is approximately 15km from the city, or a 15-20 minute taxi ride which should cost approximately $25. An inexpensive transport for a group to and from the Darwin Airport is with the Arafura Shuttle bus. It takes 10 – 12 people (depending on luggage) and works out to approximately $5 each way per person. Contact Arafura Shuttle 08 8981 3300.

Flights from Darwin

August is one of the busiest months of the year in Darwin and flights are not always available at the last minute. The organising committee encourages delegates to book their flights as early as possible.

To assist with your planning especially when choosing a full or half day field trip, we have listed below the current flights out of Darwin on Friday and Saturday. In summary, flights to Brisbane leave Darwin daily at 1:30 am, 6:10 am and 1:25 pm daily. These flights connect to Townsville and other places. Flights to Perth leave at 7:25 am and 2:20 pm daily.

Friday and Saturday

Darwin to Brisbane
Qantas
1.30 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.35 am
6.10 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 10.15 am
1.25 pm Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.25 pm
Virgin Blue
1.40 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.45 am

Darwin to Townsville
Qantas
1.30 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.35 am – Depart Brisbane 8.55 am – Arrive Townsville 10.55 am
1.25 pm Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.25 pm – Depart Brisbane 7.34 pm – Arrive Townsville 9.35 pm.
Virgin Blue
1.40 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Brisbane 5.45 am – Depart Brisbane 8.45 am – Arrive Townsville 10.50 am

Darwin to Perth
Qantas
7.25 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Perth 11.45 am
2.20 pm Depart Darwin – Arrive Perth 4.50 pm
Virgin Blue
7.50 am Depart Darwin – Arrive Perth 10.25 am

Weather

Between May and September temperatures in Darwin range from a minimum of 21℃ to a maximum of 31℃.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is recommended that participants take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expenses. The Insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the conference by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the conference managers for any person not holding insurance.