Port Lincoln

Don't just come to Port Lincoln for the 2009 TRIC Conference. Treat yourself (and your family) to a few more days break and enjoy all the fun and attractions that Port Lincoln and Lower Eyre Peninsula has to offer.

The 'Seafood Capital of Australia'

With its population of 14,000, Port Lincoln is perhaps the nation's biggest combined agricultural and fishing centre and a very popular holiday destination.

The shopping is extensive with a myriad of specialty stores, galleries and quality art and craft outlets selling local products and the seafood, local lamb and beef, combined with stunning local wines, makes for a fabulous visitor experience.

Not only a beautiful township overlooking Boston Bay, Port Lincoln makes an ideal base from where to explore the coast and hinterland of the Lower Eyre Peninsula. The Peninsula is truly a crossroads of habitats in Australia. The oceans surrounding it are renown for fishing, however the mixture of gulf waters and open ocean of the Great Australian Bight means that there is a diversity of aquatic species.

Port Lincoln has proximity to 60,000 hectares of National Parks - home to a myriad of flora and fauna to see. Over 250 species of birds have also been recorded in the area.

So whether you like to relax, shop, fish, or walk through natural bushland, Port Lincoln has something for everyone. For more information about local accomodation, tours and attractions (or to make a booking) please contact the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre on 1300 788 378, email info@visitportlincoln.net, or visit www.visitportlincoln.net.

Flights

Regional Express (Rex) will be the official air carrier of TRIC Conference delegates between Adelaide and Port Lincoln.

The Rex aircraft - a 33 seat Saab 340 takes just 50 minutes to make the flight -just long enough for passengers to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea served by the Rex Flight Attendant.

As a conference sponsor, Rex has set up special TRIC conference fares that can be booked via the Rex Call Centre. To take advantage of these special fares and more relaxed fare conditions you need to call 13 17 13 and quote REXTRIC.

Under these arrangements you will be able to fly from Adelaide to Port Lincoln at the special rate of $140 one way.

From Port Lincoln to Adelaide the full range of REX fares will apply, with fare rates subject to availability. These fares will however have more relaxed payment conditions. Conference delegates are advised to book their flights early to take advantage of cheaper fares, as fares range from $106.82 to $285.02 for a one-way ticket.

Flights leave Adelaide for Port Lincoln (most days) at 7.00am, 8.15am, 9.00am, 11.35am, 1.10pm, 2.40pm, 3.05pm, 4.15pm, 6.30pm and 7.35pm.

Flights leave Port Lincoln to Adelaide (most days) at 7.00am, 8.10am, 9.25am, 10.10am, 12.45pm, 2.20pm, 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 5.25pm, 7.40pm and 8.45pm.

Interstate and intrastate connecting delegates

Delegates travelling from interstate, or from other regional ports into Adelaide and connecting to REX flights are advised that the following minimum connection times apply between services:

• Rex to Rex 45minutes
• Virgin Blue to Rex 1hour
• Qantas to Rex 1.5 hours

Please note that Virgin Blue and Rex have a baggage interline agreement, which enables baggage to be transferred from one airline to another, without collection from the previous flight. This needs to be arranged with airline staff at the time of checkin for the originating flight.

For more information about flights please visit www.rex.com.au.

Accommodation

Port Lincoln has accommodation options to suit every taste and budget ranging from caravan parks and apartments to hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts.

Some hotel and motel options are listed below. For more information please visit www.visitportlincoln.net/accommodation/.

Port Lincoln Hotel (conference venue)

The Port Lincoln Hotel - a seven storey, four star hotel has 111 rooms, including 22 luxury suites. It has a range of bars, an a la carte restaurant, a gymnasium, pool and gaming room. To receive a special conference rate on rooms please quote the 2009 TRIC Conference when making your booking.

a 1 Lincoln Highway
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e reservations@portlincolnhotel.com.au
w www.portlincolnhotel.com.au
r Rooms start from $115 per night

Blue Seas Motel (1 minute walk from venue)

The Blue Seas Motel is located directly opposite the conference venue with excellent views overlooking beautiful Boston Bay. It is owner-operated with spacious, clean and comfortable rooms. A home-cooked breakfast delivered to your room tops off the personal, friendly service offered by this 13 room, three and a half star motel.

a 7 Gloucester Terrace
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e bluemot@bigpond.com.au
w www.blueseasmotel.com
r Rooms range from $95 (double) to $120 (twin)

Pier Hotel (2 minute walk from venue)

Overlooking beautiful Boston Bay, the family-friendly Pier Hotel has 13 rooms with ensuites, including self-contained family units. It features bistro and alfresco dining rooms serving up a superb menu of local produce.

a 33 Tasman Terrace
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e pierhotel@perkscomapnies.com.au
r Rooms range from $55 to $130

Grand Tasman Hotel (5 minutes walk from venue)

The Grand Tasman Hotel is located on the Port Lincoln foreshore. It has 26 rooms with ensuite facilites, tea/coffee, mini bar, in-house movies, Austar, Sky Channel and air-conditioning. The Moorings Seafood Restaurant is famous with locals and business travellers for its great seafood.

a 94 Tasman Terrace
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e gthotel@internode.on.net
w www.grandtasmanhotel.com.au
r Rooms range from $130 (suite) to $160 (apartment)

Limani Motel (8 - 10 minutes walk from venue)

Situated on the Port Lincoln foreshore the Limani Motel features 23 beautifully appointed suites (standard, deluxe, executive and large family suites), each with panoramic views over Boston Bay. An assisted disabled suite is also available.

Each suite contains a colour television, reverse cycle air conditioning, telephone, electric blankets, digital clock radio, iron/board, hair drier, luxury bathrooms breakfast bar, refrigerator, tea, toast and coffee making facilities.

a 50 Lincoln Highway
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e info@limanimotel.com.au
w www.limanimotel.com.au
r Rooms range from $109 (standard) to $165 (executive suite)

Hilton Motel (15 minutes walk from venue)

Located on the Port Lincoln beachfront, the Hilton Motel features 45 rooms, including three suites with sensational ocean views. Only steps away from the beach and only a five minute walk to the main shopping area, the motel is the perfect environment for the ideal holiday or business stopover.

a 11-13 King Street
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e info@hiltonhotel.com.au
w www.hiltonmotel.com.au
r Rooms range from $55 (single) to $100 (executive suite)

Marina Hotel and Apartments (30 - 45 minutes walk from venue)

The Marina Hotel and Apartments overlook the Lincoln Cove yacht marina and are modern and spacious. Feature choices include: fully equipped kitchens; spa suites; and private balconies with marina harbour views. It is a two minute walk from the great restaurants and bars of the Marina hotel complex, swimming pool and fitness centre, and only four minutes drive from the city centre.

a 13 Jubilee Drive
  Port Lincoln SA 5606
e stay@marinahotel.com.au
w www.marinahotel.com.au
r Rooms range from $130 (suite) to $160 (apartment)