Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast International Hotel is one of the larger convention facilities on the Coast; the 16 meeting rooms offer a variety of flexible options for meetings, intimate functions or large-scale conferences.

The Hotel boasts 296, recently refurbished rooms that enjoy views of the ocean or the lights of the Gold Coast and spectacular Hinterland. The Hotel has an outdoor heated pool with seasonal swim-up bar, tennis courts, a gymnasium, sauna, spa and an in-house day spa that will ensure you enjoy your experience at the Gold Coast International Hotel.

For the evenings when guests have time to themselves, they can dine Teppanyaki-style or enjoy traditional Japanese food at ‘Yamagen’, delight in a breakfast buffet or seafood buffet in the ‘Patio Restaurant’, or experience the well renowned hot rock dishes from ‘Lygon Street’ whilst overlooking the swimming pool. For a relaxing drink at the end of the day, the inviting Lava Bar offers a great selection of wines and delicious cocktails.

Nature unveils its glory every day on the Gold Coast with golden summers, clear-sky winters, crisp autumn hinterland mornings and vibrant, optimistic summers.

Gold Coast is a city in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia. It is the second most populous city in the state, and the sixth most populous city in the country. Gold Coast City is renowned for its sunny subtropical climate, popular beaches, expansive waterway and canal systems, a skyline dominated by high-rise apartment buildings, active nightlife and wide variety of tourist attractions.

During winter when the conference is being held, temperatures range from 11°C nights to 21°C days.

• You can get sunburnt even on cloudy days. Treat the sun and surf with respect. Wear sun protection year round, a broad brimmed hat, shirt with collar and sleeves and maximum sun screen to exposed skin.

• Casual dress is the Gold Coast norm.

• Hinterland areas may be cooler and wetter. Take a jacket and a heavier coat in winter.

• Pack swim wear year round - winter offers pleasant warm weather during the day.

Conference participants are invited to take part in this optional activity, the Australian Outback Spectacular, on Tuesday 22 July. Coaches will be provided to and from the event and a 3-course dinner is included.

Australian Outback Spectacular is the first of its kind in Australia, an exciting dinner and show filled with outback music, drama and action. The Australian stock horses thunder into the arena, their powerful stage presence felt throughout the show and long after curtain call. Strong and proud, they run hard and fast and have an amazing ability to stop, block and turn with minimum effort. It’s a unique show that truly captures the grandeur of the Australian outback; bringing it to life with spectacular stunts and visual effects.

The atmosphere is electric as every twist and turn of the show features a cast of larger than life characters, magnificent horses, stampeding cattle, camels and an array of rough and ready bush vehicles – even a helicopter! From the moment you arrive and see the 10m x 5m Australian flag you’ll feel the outback spirit and be glad you wore your best country gear.

Hungry for more? A top-notch, 3-course Aussie style barbecue dinner is all included, the perfect way to make your group function the best in the west.

Australian Outback Spectacular, presented by R.M. Williams, is an entertainment extravaganza like no other.