Location and Travel

Conference Location and Venue

The International Unity in Diversity conference will be held at Rydges Southbank Hotel, Townsville. Perfect for business or leisure the 4 star Rydges Southbank accommodation is a luxurious but affordable boutique hotel that boasts city, Castle Hill and marina views. The hotel has a full range of facilities including an a la carte restaurant, superb accommodation, bar, pool, spa and complimentary onsite car parking. All this is enhanced by friendly staff, exceptional service and attention to every detail.

Townsville

Townsville, the capital of North Queensland, is a vibrant city that offers all the amenities and facilities of a major city while still retaining the relaxed laid-back Queensland lifestyle feeling. It offers a range of museums, boutique shops, attractions, adventure and relaxation activities as well as a wide selection of dining and casual eateries. You can discover underwater life at Reef HQ aquarium, visit the world heritage listed Magnetic Island, which is home to the largest colony of koalas living in their natural habitat, enjoy the magnificent beachfront The Strand, visit the Pandora shipwreck at the Museum of Tropical Queensland or visit the award-winning wildlife park at Billabong Sanctuary.

Townsville is the perfect base to discover the magnificent wonders of the tropics, Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland's most spectacular islands. Within easy drive of Townsville are the heritage centres of Charters Towers, the highest waterfall in Australia (Wallaman Falls) and the breath-taking rainforests of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area at Paluma.

Townsville Cultural Fest

Strand Park, Townsville
17 - 21 August 2011

The Unity in Diversity Conference will be held in conjunction with the annual Cultural Fest. During 5 fun-filled days of dance, food, music, arts, workshops and sports Cultural Fest brings the Townsville region to life with festivities. Join us in 2011 from the 17th - 21nd of August for 5 days of food, fun and friendship in this family event showcasing the talents of Australia's most exciting music and dance entertainers. Cultural Fest's theme of 'Unity in Diversity' brings together people from all walks of life in the spirit of fun and friendship giving the festival a magical feeling. In 2010 Cultural Fest attracted an audience of over 80,000 and involved over 450 cultural and community groups, schools, businesses, NGOs and government organisations. The Townsville City Council together with Cultural Fest organisers and the Townsville Intercultural Centre, welcome you to enjoy Cultural Fest 2011. There's no better place to be!