General Information
Breakfast
With the later start in the morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before catching the Convention Shuttle to the Convention Centre. Breakfast is at your own cost. Coffee and Fruit will be served at the Convention Centre before sessions get underway.
Convention Venue
Darwin Convention Centre
Stokes Hill Road
Darwin NT 0800
T +61 (0) 8 8923 9000
F +61 (0) 8 8923 9199
www.darwinconvention.com.au
Convention Shuttle Service
For your comfort and convenience NIBA has arranged a daily shuttle service between the Convention Hotels, the Convention Centre and all social events. A timetable will be provided closer to the time of the Convention.
CPD Rating
Convention sessions have been evaluated by NIBA’s Professional Development Executive and appropriate ratings allocated. Rated convention sessions can contribute towards maintaining your 2008/2009 CPD status. To have your points registered make sure that you have the bar code on your name badge tracked by the NIBA personnel at the session room door when entering sessions. Tracking will take place on entry only for business sessions. Tracking will be both on entry and exit for the Sunday afternoon CPD-rated Expo.
Climate and What to Wear
In tropical areas like Darwin, the weather is always warm, so lightweight summer clothing like shorts, t-shirts and sandals are worn year-round. The average temperature for September is 21 – 31C. Smart casual clothes are suitable for the convention sessions.
Welcome at Darwin Sailing Club - Relaxed Casual (shorts and thongs are fine)
Mindil Sunset Experience - Relaxed Casual
Brokers in the Bush - Smart Casual
A Night Under the Stars - Bright and Breezy Smart Casual: (long trousers/collared shirts/dresses)
Travel and Transfers
Taxis
Taxis are available from the taxi rank which is located directly in front of the airport Terminal. Taxi pricing is charged by meter; expect to pay around $25.00 to $30.00 for a trip between Darwin International Airport and the Darwin CBD district. A $2.00 exit toll applies on exit from the ranking lane at the airport.
Airport Shuttle Bus
The Airport Shuttle pick-up point is located directly in front of the terminal. The Airport Shuttle bus travels between the airport and Darwin city accommodation sites regularly throughout the day and night (including flights arriving after midnight), with other locations on request. Fares are sold for one-way or return trips and tickets can be purchased in the baggage reclaim hall. Family and group bookings are available on request.
Airline Travel
September in Darwin is a popular time to visit due to the temperate climate and fl ights are in demand so we encourage you to book early. There are a range of direct fl ights and low cost fares available so we encourage you to check out the options on:
Qantas www.qantas.com.au
Jetstar www.jetstar.com.au
BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS NOW!
CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Convention Chairman
Steve Lardner, National General Manager– Retail Risk Services, Aon Risk Services Australia Limited
Committee Members
Paul Goddard, Macey Insurance Brokers - President, NIBA
Noel Pettersen, Chief Executive, NIBA
Linda Evans, Professional Development Executive, NIBA
David Duffield, Director Marsh - NIBA Director
Promotion
Terry McMullan, McMullan Conway Communications
Convention Management
WALDRONSMITH Management
For further information contact the Convention Managers
WALDRONSMITH Management
61 Danks Street West,
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Telephone: 03 9645 6311
Facsimile: 03 9645 6322
Email: info@wsm.com.au