IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group
17th Working Meeting
Darwin, Australia

24 - 29 May 2004
CALL FOR PAPERS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS   |   POSTER SUBMISSIONS

               
       


   



Local Area Maps:

You can view a general map of the area here (236 kb) - key locations are highlighted. You can also view a detailed online street directory using WhereIs. To use it, type "Darwin" into the "suburb and town" box, then select "NT" from the "state" box, then click on "Search". The map starts out too small, but you can zoom right into street level and pan around by clicking on the appropriate buttons. Other maps can be found here and here.


Meeting Hotel Reservations:

The MGM Grand Darwin (5 star) is the official meeting hotel. Participants should make their own hotel reservations directly with the hotel by:

  • e-mail: reservations@mgmgrand.com.au
  • Phone: +61-8-89438888
  • Fax: +61-8-89438947

    When making your accommodation booking, specify "CROC CONFERENCE" to ensure that you obtain the discounted rate. The following daily rates have been negotiated for participants of the Workshop:

    Deluxe Room - King or Queen-sized bed, or 2 single beds $AUD135 per night
    Superior Room - Double or Queen-sized bed, spa included $AUD162 per night
    VIP Suite - King or Queen-sized bed, spa in ensuite, separate lounge area     $AUD203 per night
    Grand Suite - larger suite with spa, dining table, lounge and personal fax $AUD450 per night

    Please add $28 per night for ocean view rooms. Room prices are for 2 persons, with a third person costing $44/night extra. Children under 13 years can be accommodated free of charge in existing bedding. Check in time is 2 pm and check out time is 11 am. Early reservations are strongly recommended as competing events may fill available hotel rooms. Please specify smoking or non-smoking when making your reservation.
    NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR 23-24 MAY 2004


    Alternative Accommodation Options:

    When making accommodation bookings with the places below, please use the group code "CROC CONFERENCE". All rates/prices shown are in $AUD.

    Alatai Holiday Apartments (4 star)
    Cnr McMinns & Finnis Streets, Darwin.
    (Within walking distance to venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8981 5188, Fax: +61 8 8981 8887
    Email: alatai@d130.aone.net.au
    Website: www.alataiapartments.com.au
  • Studio Apartment – Sleeps 1-2 people - $110 per apartment per night.
  • 2 Bedroom Apartment – Sleeps 1-4 people - $160 per apartment per night.
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment – Sleeps 1-6 people - $260 per apartment per night.

    Quality Hotel Frontier (4 star)
    3 Buffalo Court, Darwin.
    >(Within walking distance of venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8981 5333, Fax: +61 8 8981 3173
    Email: gmanager@frontierdarwin.com.au
    Website: www.frontierdarwin.com.au
  • Single/Twin/Triple/Quad - $110 per room per night.

    Mirambeena Resort (4 star)
    64 Cavenagh Street, Darwin.
    (Shuttle bus available to venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8946 0111, Fax: +61 8 8981 5116
    Email: fomgr@mirambeena.com.au
    Website: www.mirambeena.com.au
  • Motel Room – 1 Queen and 1 single bed - $99 per room per night.
  • Motel Room – 4 single beds - $99 per room per night.
  • Deluxe Room – 2 Queen beds - $119 per room per night.
  • Town House – 1 Queen and 2 single beds, (optional extra bed) - $149 per room per night.

    Golf Links Motel Inn (2.5 star)
    38 Gardens Road, Darwin.
    (Within walking distance to venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8981 1544, Fax: +61 8 8941 2541
    Email: Darwin@MetroHG.com
  • Motel Room-
        1 person - $85 per room per night,
        2 persons - $95 per room per night
  • Studio Room (larger room with kitchen and balcony)
        1 person - $105 per room per night
        2 persons - $115 per room per night
        3 persons - $125 per room per night.

    Palms Motel (2 star)
    100 McMinns Street, Darwin.
    (Within walking distance to Venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8981 4188, Fax: +61 8 8981 4415
  • Motel Room – 1-2 persons - $88 per room per night.
    NOW FULLY BOOKED

    Chilli’s Backpackers
    69a Mitchell Street, Darwin.
    (Shuttle bus available to venue)
    Tel: +61 8 8941 9722, Fax +61 8 8941 9835
    Email: info@chillis.com.au
    Website: www.chillis.com.au
  • 4 Share dorms - $19
  • Twins - $48
  • Doubles - $48
  • Doubles with Shower - $52
    Rooms include a light breakfast and air conditioning is available during the evening. If guests stay 2 nights or more, free shuttle transfers from airport are provided.