OUR VENUE
QT Gold Coast
7 Staghorn Avenue
Surfers Paradise
Phone: 07 5584 1200

Nostalgic surfer chic meets Miami catwalk cool in Australia’s newest and most exciting hotel. The QT Gold Coast is on Staghorn Avenue, a block back from the beach, and within an easy 2-3 minute walk of the centre of Surfers Paradise.
A funky boutique hotel, it has been recently refurbished. Foodies would adore the range of eateries inside the hotel – StingRay Lounge, Fixx Café, the international marketplace Bazaar Restaurant, and Yamagen Restaurant, offering traditional Japanese cuisine.
Spa Q, QT’s new spa facility features private treatment rooms, a range of therapies and premium products.
Bookings for a spa treatment: 07 5584 1108
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Accommodation Bookings
Please contact the hotel by phoning (07) 5584 1200, emailing reservations_goldcoast@qthotels.com.au or visiting the QT Gold Coast website.
PLEASE email your reservation number to conf2012@romanceaustralia.com. This allows us to have you linked to the event and obtain important benefits for RWA that allow us to add more value to the conference.
Rooms
Delegates will have the choice of an ocean view room or a mountain/river view room.
Mountain/River View Room =$199 (King or Twin)
Ocean View Room = $239 (King or Twin)
Note: Twin rooms have Queen beds.
Upgraded rooms and suites are available. Please contact the hotel direct and ask for the RWA conference rate. Also, can you please advise us of your reservation number so we can link it to the event.
You can view rooms at http://www.qtgoldcoast.com.au/hotel-rooms/our-rooms/
Breakfast
Breakfast is not included in the room rate but is available at Fixx Lounge and Cafe, and $32 per person at the Bazaar.
Alternative Accommodation
There are several alternative hotels/serviced apartment options within walking distance.
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GETTING TO THE QT HOTEL
From Gold Coast Airport:
• Taxi: approx. $60-70.
From Brisbane Airport:
• Airtrain and AirtrainConnect (to the door)
Note: Wednesday 15th is Brisbane’s Royal National Show public holiday. Public holiday schedules will apply to Brisbane public transport options. Gold Coast public transport will not be affected.
Car Parking
Car parking at the hotel: $8 per day whether or not you are a guest at the hotel.
Limited on-street car parking is available around the hotel. For information on parking on the Gold Coast: http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=321
Need to hitch a ride or find a roomie? Meet up with other RWA’ers en route?
You’ll find databases to help you connect with fellow air and car travellers and hotel dwellers. http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/romanceaustralia/database
You need to be an RWAus member and a member of the e-loop (ROMAUS) to view these.
To join ROMAUS, our online group, go to http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/romanceaustralia, click on the 'join this group' button and follow the instructions.

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