2011 Australian Fishing Tackle Marine & Outdoor Show, August 15 – 17, Gold Coast Australia.
TRADE ONLY
The 2011 AFTA Australian Fishing Tackle Marine & Outdoor Show will take place in the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland. Opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm on the Monday and Tuesday, and 9am to 3pm on the Wednesday.
EXHIBITOR INFO
You can book a stand at the Trade Show at a discounted AFTA member rate. (Paid AFTA Membership applies).
If you’re on a really tight budget, however, you can lower the cost of exhibiting even further by sharing a stand with another wholesaler. If you want to share a stand, just be sure to let AFTA know so they can arrange for you to be mentioned in AFTR magazine before the event. All exhibitors in shared stands who aren’t already AFTA members will also need to apply before the Show.
Exhibitor information is available from the Show Organiser at show@afta.net.au or on +61 2 9695 7799. If you would like to know more about the venue, there is plenty of information at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre’s website at www.gccec.com.au.
VISITORS
Entry is free for AFTA members and $100.00 for non-members. If you want to beat the wait on the registration line at the Show, it is recommended that you pre-register on this site. There are both retail member and retail non-member registration forms, and non-members also have the option of applying for membership. You can also pre-order tickets for the Best Of Show Awards Party on this site.
At present the online registration facility is open only to retail visitors. Wholesalers and media organisations who are not exhibiting can pre-register by contacting AFTA direct. Entry to the Show for these wholesalers is restricted to Wednesday only.
Members of the general public have no admission to the Show.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Inexpensive domestic airfares to the Gold Coast are available at www.virginblue.com.au and www.jetstar.com.au.
Accommodation venues with special rates are shown below.
Conrad Jupiters Casino – 5 Star Hotel
Casino, five restaurants, 24 hour room service, nine bars, Jupiters theatre live shows, pool, walking track, fitness centre, spas and massage service, specialty retail stores, hair and beauty salon, business centre, 250m walk to venue by overhead footbridge.
Headquarters Hotel.
$189 Single, double or twin, room only. Executive Rooms $289 including complimentary Continental Breakfast and evening Drinks/Finger Food. Suites available. Fully cooked buffet breakfast $21 extra. Complimentary Broadband included.
For reservations contact 1800 074344 or email jgcgroups@tabcorp.com.au and mention you are attending “AFTA Trade Show 2011”
Mantra Group Apartments
Book on line at http://www.mghotels.com.au/queensland/gold-coast/broadbeach/accommodation/ and see a vast choice of apartment offers over various price ranges.
Websites such as wotif.com.au and expedia.com.au have useful info on alternative accommodation in Broadbeach and the wider Gold Coast area.
FREE ENTRY TO PRO-AM COMP
Show visitors and exhibitors are entitled to free entry to the ABT BREAM Pro Am on the morning of Sunday 14th August where they will be paired with tournament pros to fish the Gold Coast's bream-filled canals and rivers. Boats and tackle will be provided by the pros, and there will be prizes on offer for both industry members and tournament anglers. A complementary cooked breakfast will also be provided before the start and drinks during the weigh-in.
For more information or to secure your place in the Pro Am, contact ABT on (07) 3387 0888.
FISHING AND TOURIST ACTIVITIES
The Gold Coast is a popular family tourist destination, with theme parks, famous beaches, shopping and more. The Gold Coast Tourism website (www.goldcoasttourism.com.au) has useful information for visitors.