Accommodation & Transport

Accomodation

Staying onsite

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is the pinnacle of indulgence, enjoy swim-up entry rooms, breezy balconies and expansive sparkling lagoons or lush tropical garden views. Featuring 295 harmonious rooms including hotel guest rooms, suites and thoughtfully designed villas to inspire relaxation.

To access your special rate and to complete your accommodation booking please click here. Please note this link is for the main event dates only, should you wish to book pre or post accommodation contact the Group Reservations Team at [email protected]. Room outside of the Congress dates will be subject to availability.

More options

Alternatively, if you would prefer to stay off site we would recommend booking through Port Douglas Travel Planner, created by Tourism Port Douglas an accommodation booking agency featuring an array of options from studios, apartments, luxury villas and resorts, for more information click here.

Transport

Coach Service

The IPA will be organising a coach service for delegates on the 27th, 29th and 30th of November to assist with commuting from Cairns Airport to your accommodation. To learn how to secure your airport transfer to and from Cairns airport please click here.

If you are looking to arrive outside coach service timings, please see below your alternative options.

Shuttle Transfers

Cairns offers a variety of shuttle bus transfers such as Excellence Coaches & Tours  or Cairns Airport Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas daily, we would recommend booking ahead to secure availability.

Book a Hire Car

At Cairns Airport there are an extensive choice of car hire options available for your needs, to find what best suits you, click here for more information.