Introduction
Australia is one of the world's most stunning
environments. The Whitsunday Islands off the Queensland coast offers a relaxing week in a
beautiful setting for the Bioastronomy Symposium. Hamilton Island is just short distance
to the largest Great Barrier Reef platform and delegates will be able to see the
annual visit of Humpback whales.
The Great Barrier Reef can be seen a quarter of a
million miles away - from the Moon. You can see it up close and personal as a delegate of
the IAU Symposium 213 Bioastronomy 2002: Life Among the Stars in July, 2002.
It is one of the most remarkable destinations in the
world, offering truly unique experiences. The Whitsunday Islands make a perfect base to
explore the Great Barrier Reef where you’ll believe that flowers bloom in salt water.
Only eight of the 74 islands are inhabited, in a pristine, unspoiled setting blessed with
natural beauty. One of those eight islands is Hamilton where a renowned resort with
stunning conference facilities awaits to be of service to the Bioastronomy
Symposium. Its
professional team has worked with the organisers to offer package for both the
symposium and a range of accommodations within the same resort to
suit any pocket.
Hamilton is easily accessible by air. There are
direct flights to Hamilton Island airport from Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns via
Qantas, Australia’s leading airline. There is also a regular passenger ferry
service from Shute harbour on the mainland to Hamilton Island.
Situated about halfway between Brisbane and Cairns
on the Queensland coast, the Whitsundays enjoy a year-round tropical climate. They are on
a similar latitude to Rio de Janeiro, Tahiti. Mauritius and New Caledonia. |
