2018 AUSTRALASIA BUS CONFERENCE
Sunday October 7 to 10 Pullman Cairns International Hotel Cairns, Queensland
mobility | connectivity | technology GO TROPIC IN CAIRNS AND SURROUNDS
Bad Fishy Jet Boating | Take an exhilarating 35 minute boat Frankland Islands | Get there with Frankland Island Cruises ride around the Trinity Bay inlet in Cairns on a super-fast jet boat from the Marina, just a 45 minute boat ride starting with a gentle piloted by an expert who is passionate about the local area. See meander along the lush rainforest lined Mulgrave River. Enjoy the coast of Cairns in a whole new light. Departs from the Marlin the day as you wish snorkelling, scuba diving, or a walk through Marina, Reef Fleet Terminal. the forest. This unspoiled habitat has a limit of 40 people on the Cairns Aquarium | Go tropical in Northern Queensland island at any one time. underwater. This world-class facility is designed to showcase Green Island | Green Island is 45 minutes by catamaran from the huge variety in marine and tropical wildlife that tropical north the Marina and is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Queensland has to offer. with a rainforest. Make it a day trip or extend your stay at the Cairns Museum | The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to island’s Resort. share about living in the tropics. Stories of heat, sweat and hard Gordonvale and Edmonton | Both are historic towns in work. Of cane, railways, rainforests and reefs. Tales of tourists, the Cairns precinct with some interesting stories that come hippies and local celebrations, amidst humidity, cyclones, toads, with good old fashioned country town hospitality. You will mould and mozzies. Guided tours available at the museum or pass through Edmonton and then Gordonvale if visiting the why not try a private 2 hour city guided tours on foot for groups Tablelands. of 8 to 10. Atherton Tablelands | About 80km’s south west from Cairns, Cairns Harbour & Sunset Cruises | Take a sundowner sunset this is a great self-drive option for a daytrip. Take in the pristine harbour cruise or mangrove 1/2 day wilderness or go reef and scenery and visit the small country towns along the way or harbour cruising while learning about the fascinating history of extend for a few days to really make the most of the North, Cairns. South and Central Tablelands. Cairns Wake Park | This man made freshwater lake offers Mossman Gorge Centre | 80km’s north of Cairns and just wakeboarding, knee boarding, and water skiing for beginners 20km’s from Port Douglas, this is a great way to experience a through to advanced riders. The Park is located about 30 walk through the Daintree Forest as a half or full day trip. The minutes drive from Cairns city. Centre serves as a gateway to the Gorge with shuttles departing GBR Helicopters | You’re not going to get a better view than every 15 minutes to take visitors to the heart of the Gorge. from the sky, especially when your pilot swoops in for closer Port Douglas | A popular town for many visitors to Cairns, views of the Great Barrier Reef and a touch of wildlife spotting. Port Douglas is a 1 hour drive from Cairns. Well regarded for Hot Air Balloon Cairns | The slower pace of a hot air balloon its beach resorts, Port Douglas also serves as a gateway to the ride allows you to take in the vistas fully in an unrushed and Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park. Macrossan peaceful way. The views are superb, especially of Mt Emerald Street is lined with boutique shops and restaurants and curving and Granite Gorge. south is the popular Four Mile Beach. Reef Magic Cruises | The large two story platform boat provides Great Barrier Reef | One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the great views as you cruise along the Great Barrier Reef. Those World, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of 900 islands but not keen to snorkel can still experience just as much of the only some are good for visiting. Go further afield to take in the underwater magic thanks to the glass bottomed boat and semi- Low Isles, Lizard Island, Dunk Island and Double Island. Many submersible excursions. Flash your Badge for a 25% discount. of these are accessible from Palm Cove in Cairns. Kuranda | Many visitors come to Kuranda via the Skyrail or Mission Beach | No more than a 2 hour drive south of Cairns Scenic Railway, both provide a leisurely climb to the hinterland you will find yourself at Mission Beach, 14 kilometres of of Cairns from Smithfield, about 30 minute drive from Cairns city. pristine golden sand. This is a great day trip for some fishing, Plan a day trip to the quaint Kuranda village and checkout the snorkelling, boat hire or extend the stay - there are heaps of Heritage Markets open daily or get close to the exotic and accommodation options in the 4 villages. Mission Beach is also tropical birds of the northern tropics at Bird World. a short 4km kayak to Dunk Island. Palm Cove | Just a 30 minute drive north of Cairns is the stunning Daintree Rainforest | Over 100 million years old, the heritage and instantly relaxing Palm Cove. The stretch of esplanade is listed Daintree is one of the oldest continuous living tropical packed with great restaurants and coffee shops and the main rainforests in the world. This is our pick for the self-drive beach has a safe swimming area that is protected by netting. enthusiast. You will need time and planning to ensure you don’t miss the fabulous beaches, valleys, rivers and historic villages of Fitzroy Island | Fitzroy Island is a short 45 minute cruise on the the Daintree. Visit desinationdaintree.com for more information. Fitzroy Flyer departing Cairns city daily. The island has amazing scenery, beautiful beaches and sea turtles can easily be found Cape Tribulation | 3 hour drive north of Cairns, “The Cape” is by snorkelling even in shallow depths. We have secured special our pick for the eco adventurer for any pre or post conference accommodation rates at the Resort for conference attendees, destinations with activities such as jungle surfing, crocodile just mention our group code “Bus20” when booking for stays spotting, adventure paddling, sea safari’s. October 5 to 14.
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In 2018, Australia and New Zealand will come together in If you have not yet arranged your accommodation in Cairns for the inaugural Australasia Bus Conference. The Cairns, we urge you to do so quickly as October in Cairns conference will be held at the Pullman Cairns International is peak tourism time. Hotel October 7 to 10, 2018. We look forward to welcoming delegates and their partners The theme for the conference is Moving People Century 21. to the Conference. It is hard to believe that nearly 2 decades has passed since Y2K. It is hard to imagine that 2 decades on from now, we will be on the cusp of a half-century in Century 21. Travel, mobility, connecting people and places at the beginning of this century is vastly different to what it was a century ago, and what it will be in the next 100 years. This Australasia Bus Conference provides a great opportunity to contribute ideas on how the bus, the coach, the work horses of C21, might shape and influence the movement of people in the decades ahead. Anyone involved in the mobility chain, not just operators and suppliers, but also government agencies, planners, academics and politicians in the transport, infrastructure,
cities and regions space, are invited to attend the conference in Cairns and actively engage in the discussions on shaping Wayne Patch Alister McDermott our public and social transit services into the C21 future. BIC Chairman BCA NZ President
Program Highlights
This year’s program will see special addresses to delegates from transport ministers and highly regarded policy leaders and thinkers engaging delegates on what the future city looks like and what will be its transport needs. As usual, the role of government will play a big part in the discussions and we will see a number of bureaucrats involved in the program. > Accommodating future growth in our cities and regions > Changing the balance between private car journey and public transit journeys > The On Demand transport lessons learned so far and moving from latent demand to actual demand > Bus Operators as the enablers of regional On Demand transport > Century 21 Industrial Relations in 2025 - what to expect > Public Transport as an essential service > How do we be ready and prepared for the new jobs and capabilities required for the future
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Industry Partner Manufacturing Partner Media Partner Government Partners ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS* Rates are GST Inclusive and are available from October 4 to October 13, 2018
Pullman Cairns International Hotel
BOOK PULLMAN CAIRNS Phone Reservations: +61 7 4050 2152 (quote “Australasia Conference”) Email Reservations: [email protected] (quote “Australasia Conference”)
Address: 17 Abbott Street | Hotel Rating: 5 Stars (self rated) City Mountain View Main Phone: +61 7 4031 1300 $209 per night Website: www.pullmancairnsinternational.com.au/ Harbour View Check-in: 14:00 $239 per night Check-out: 11:00 Premium Harbour View Parking: Self parking at $20 per vehicle per day. $269 per night Internet: Free WiFi Breakfast: Hot buffet $22 per person per sitting and must be Rollaway bed available booked at time of reservation $55 per night
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Cairns (directly opposite Pullman Cairns)
BOOK PULLMAN REEF Phone Reservations: +61 7 4030 8888 (quote “#1007ANB”) Email Reservations: [email protected] (quote “#1007ANB”)
Location: 35/41 Wharf Street | Hotel Rating: 5 Star Luxury Superior Room (Accredited) $310 per night Main Phone:+61 7 4030 8888 Deluxe Room Website: www.reefcasino.com.au/ $340 per night Check-in: 14:00 Junior Suite Check-out: 11:00 $410 per night Parking: Free self parking Internet: Free WiFi Breakfast: Complimentary Other great inclusions for free: mini bar items | daily newspaper | national phone calls | nightly drink in Bar36
Cairns Harbour Lights (5 min walk to Pullman)
BOOK HARBOUR LIGHTS Phone Reservations: +61 7 4057 0803 (quote “Australasia Conference”) Email Reservations: [email protected] (quote “Australasia Conference”)
Location: 1 Marlin Parade | Hotel Rating: 4 Stars (self-rated) Studio Main Phone:+61 7 4057 0800 $215 per night Website: www.cairnsharbourlightshotel.com.au/ 1 Bedroom Check-in: 14:00 $285 per night Check-out: 11:00 2 Bedroom Parking: Undercover $12 per day per car $425 per night Internet: Free WiFi Breakfast: Available at the Pullman for $29.50 MORE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.MOVINGPEOPLE.COM.AU/CONFACCOM
* Accommodation information correct at time of publishing
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Volvo Cocktail Party Mercedes-Benz Scania Dinner Party IVECO Bus Big Arvo at Salthouse Dinner Party at at Tanks Arts Centre Out at at Cruise Sunday October 7 Cairns Convention Tuesday October 9 Liner Terminal 6pm to 8pm Centre 7pm to 10.30pm Wednesday October 10 Smart/Casual Monday October 8 Smart/Casual 12.30pm to 4.30pm 7pm to 10.30pm Casual Smart Volvo will welcome guests to A truly unique experience Cairns with style and chic at awaits guests at Scania’s Iveco will put on a spectacular their customary cocktail party A starry night of magic will Tuesday night dinner party afternoon at the marina at the on Sunday night. Cool down have guests enthralled and in a tropical forest that will iconic Cruise Liner Terminal. with a beverage and take in the entertained by an international have guests roaming through What would a break-up party lights and breezy surrounds of performer. Mercedes-Benz will the historic oil tanks of WWII. be without a sumptuous BBQ the marina. What a great way transform the basketball arena There will be something to and vintage carnival to keep to slide into the conference. into an arena of illusion where see or do in each of the Tanks the adults and kids entertained all will not be as it seems. and surrounding forest. all afternoon.
Cairns Tastes and Sights Partners Program
Monday October 8 9.30am to 3.30pm Assemble in Pullman Foyer Coaches will depart the Pullman at 9.30am for Smithfield where guests embark on a fascinating journey over and through the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Once to the top, Iveco will transport guests to Rainforestation Nature Park (RFS) for lunch and some unique forestry and dreamtime experiences including the legendary Army Duck adventure tour! Guests will have ample time to participate in a range of activities while at RFS before departing for the Pullman at 2.45pm.
Tuesday October 9 9.50am to 2.30pm Assemble in Pullman Foyer A relaxing day awaits guests on Day 2 of the Iveco Partners Program. A short stroll from the Pullman is the newly up-styled Cairns Museum which houses the objects, artefacts and incredible stories of heat, sweat and hard work. Expert guides will take guests through the museum in small groups from 10am. Morning tea will be served in the shade of a beautifully restored verandah. A keynote speaker and some very special VIP’s will make an appearance at lunch at the Ochre on the esplanade overlooking the marina.
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Industry Partner Manufacturing Partner Media Partner Government Partners Drive yourself into the transport future of Century 21
Make a bid for this great looking bus at the Big Arvo Out in Cairns or by contacting any of the friendly Iveco staff on 1800 602 287 or email [email protected] TfNSW panel approved for Rural and Regional Cat 4 School bus contracts with pending or replacement approval. Please contact your Iveco Bus representative for a complete specification and funding approval value. THE NOT SO SILENT LIVE AUCTION
The highest bid in the silent auction will be the starting bid at the live auction at the Big Arvo Out. You can make a bid if not attending. Send your bid to [email protected].
Fogmaker Fire Suppression System - Value $7,500
Fogmaker – the market leader in Australia and New Zealand with national coverage provided by the Firestorm Group. With the S.M.A.R.T Panel manufactured in Australia and 10 years in the bus business, you can be rest assured that Fogmaker and Firestorm will be there to assist for the life of the bus. The Fogmaker system complies with “P” Mark, AS5062 and TfNSW requirements. 3 year warranty. Operator training included. Includes Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - Value $1,900
Cummins Bar Fridge - Value $650 Stainless steel door frame | Manual temp controller with temp range -6C < 6C | Black outer/inner, Blue led light | Dim: 430W x 500D x 690H | Weight 26kg | Holds 78 x 375ml cans or 43 large bottles (eg. Crown Lager). Note: contents not included.
Mobitec Destination Sign – Value $3,000
Mobitec’s Ultima Led 19 x 160 is an environmentally friendly, lightweight, fuel saving destination sign with Static LED’s preferred by the vision impaired.
Bandag Retreads – Value $250 each
8 x Bandag Retreads, Bridgestone cases, any size and pattern you like, including the new fuel saving patterns that can save up to 5%. Bridgestone Golf Bag - Value $190
KlineFire Bus Fire Suppression System - Value $7,500
“P” Mark Certified Fire Suppression System with dual detection; Optical and Armordillo, which will detect a fire within 0.40 of a second ensuring the fire is extinguished before it spreads. Comes with highly functioning mini switch for the dashboard, slots in no fuss. Also included is a Lifetime Warranty for the life of the bus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and 1 day system maintenance training (ensuring substantial savings on ongoing maintenance costs).
Tasmanian Holiday for 2 people – Value $1,440 -TBC
2 night’s accommodation at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart – Donated by Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart 48 hour Hop On Hop Off pass – Donated by Red Decker in Hobart 2 night’s accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston – Donated by Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston Private transfer between Hobart and Launceston provided by TassieLink Transit - Linking Tasmanian Communities
A Money Can’t Buy Experience - Triple 8 Racing Team – Value TBC
Newcastle 500 in Australia. November 23-25, 2018. A three day corporate event with pit passes. Meet and greet with the drivers. Redbull racing pack included. ITM Auckland Supersprint in New Zealand. November 2-4, 2018. A 2 day corporate event with pit passes. Meet and greet the drivers. Hot lap and Redbull racing pack included. BIC National Members Support those who Support BIC (Current at May 1 2018)
BODY AND CHASSIS GROUPS Spheros Australia Future Fleet International
Bus & Coach International Thermo King Bus Australia GIRO
Bus & Coach Sales Australasia ASSOCIATED SERVICES PROVIDERS Go Transit Media Group GROUP BusCorp (Optare) Hartex Engineering Accreditation Manager Bustech Adroit Insurance Group Heritage Finance Coach Design Advantech Australia Ideas Enterprise Express Coach Builders Airbags Australia INIT Gemilang Coachwork Alcolizer Technology Into Training Australia Global Bus Ventures APN Outdoor ISRI Seats Heavy Vehicles Australia (King Long) Armbro Insurance Brokers John Gilbert Hino Bus Australia BP Australia KAB Seating I-Bus Sales Australia Bridgestone/Bandag Kevrek (Australia) Irizar Asia Pacific Bulbeck Fire KlineFire IVECO Bus Bus Finance Australia LSM Technologies MAN BusInsure MAHA Australia Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Bytemark Australia MKW Insurance Brokers Patico Camira Group Mobitec Australia Scania Australia Child Check-Mate System MTData Solutions Volgren Coachworks Multispares Volvo Bus Australia Continental Tyres Nepean VIS Service Automation SEAT GROUP Cummins Engine Company netBI McConnell Seats Australia Distinctive Systems (Australia) NOVO Transport Systems StyleRide Seating Systems Downer EDI Engineering Power O'Brien Glass Industries AIRCON GROUP Driving Services Australia
Omnibus Coachair Australia EBM Insurance Brokers Parts Supply Solutions/Hanover Cooltek Asia Pacific Firestorm Fire Protection Displays
Denso Automotive Systems Australia FleetSafe Phillip Boyle & Associates
Mobile Climate Control Fry's Spares Phoenix Glass
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Industry Partner Manufacturing Partner Media Partner Government Partners BIC National Members Support those who Support BIC (Current at May 1 2018)
Piper Alderman Whitehorse Truck and Bus Transit Australia Group
Pitcher Partners Whites Diesels Australia Transit Systems
Precision Cleaning Zafety Lug Lock TransLink Division - Department of Transport & Main Roads Primeworks ZF Services Australia Transport Canberra STATE AND INTERNATIONAL Quantum Risk Management PUBLIC TRANSPORT GROUP AND ASSOCIATION PARTNERS URBAN TRANSPORT GROUP (APTIA) Routematch Software Bus & Coach Association (NZ) ATG S.M.S Diesel Spares Bus SA Bus SA SMC Pneumatics Australia Bus WA Bus WA Special Transport Solutions BusNSW Buslines Group Stratton Finance BusVic Buslink VIVO SURA Australian Bus and Coach Queensland Bus Industry Council BusNSW Teletrac Navman TasBus BusVic The Interact Group UITP (International Association of Public Transport) Forest Coach Lines The Orion Network AUSTRALIAN BUS AND COACH Greyhound Australia Thoreb Australia OPERATORS GROUP Interline Bus Service Tiger Spider Brisbane City Council Keolis Downer Transfab Buslink Murray's Australia Transit Training Solutions Buslink VIVO Port Stephens Coaches Busways Group Transportme Premier Transport Group ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Trapeze Group - Asia Pacific Punchbowl Bus Company Dept Planning, Transport and Tru Vision Infrastructure SA Queensland Bus Industry Council TWUSuper G & C Oliveri Group Red Bus Services Valvoline Australia Greyhound Australia Rover Coaches Ventura Systems Australia Keolis Downer Tasmanian Bus Association Via Public Transport Authority of WA Telford's Bus & Coach Voith Turbo Pulitano Group Transit Australia Group Wales Bus & Body Repairs "Tasmania's own" Redline Coaches Transit Systems Western Sydney Repair Centre Transdev Australasia
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Major Conference Sponsors
Wednesday Big Arvo Out, Tuesday Dinner Party Monday Dinner Party Sunday Welcome Cocktail Party Partners Program and National Awards - Environment & Innovation and Outstanding Contribution
Conference Sponsors
BIC Chairman Conference Lunch Conference Lunch Conference Delegate Conference Stage Conference Coffee Welcome, Conference Monday Tuesday Gift and National Achiever Bar Opening and Keynote Award Speaker
Conference Program Wednesday Guest New Zealand Scania Tuesday Morning Tea, Conference Name Registration Desk and and Location Guide, Speaker and Speaker Dealer Sponsor Pocket Program and Tags and Flash your Tote Bags Conference Pads and Panel Bus Seats Contributor Plenary Session Badge Pens
Bussies Bar Sunday, Conference Lectern Conference Water Monday Morning Wednesday Morning Conference Caps Monday and Tuesday and Auction Tyres Bottles Tea and Bus Front Tea nights Speakers Panel
Conference Lanyards Conference Happy Conference Happy 2018 Australasia Golf Conference Plenary Conference Plenary Hour Monday Hour Tuesday Open Session Session
Conference Plenary Happy Hour Drinks Conference Plenary Conference Plenary Conference Plenary Conference Stage Session Session Session Session Destination Sign
Conference Plenary Session