Venue and Destination

CDN Conference Venue - Darwin Convention Centre 

Looking to the city from the edge of the Arafura Sea, Darwin Convention Centre is the iconic landmark of Australia's tropical harbour city. To the Larrakia, the traditional owners of Darwin, the harbour is a place of connection where they have welcomed visitors for centuries while trading with other indigenous tribes and Southeast Asian neighbours.

The Darwin Waterfront also comprises of the Vibe Hotel, the Medina Apartments, al fresco restaurant and eateries, a 4,000 square metres wave lagoon, luxurious spa, lush parklands, sandy beachfront and home to Darwin's cruise ship terminal. The precinct is linked to the Darwin city centre and surrounding hotels by an elevated ‘Skywalk'.

• For travel within Australia, Darwin is serviced by Qantas, Qantaslink, Jetstar and VirginBlue.
• The Darwin International Airport is only 13 kilometres or 15 minutes drive from the city centre. Registered taxis are available 24 hours, seven days a week at a cost of approximately AUD25.00 one way from the airport to the City Centre.
• The Darwin Airport Shuttle operates a 24 hour schedule service for all domestic and international flights from AUD12.00 per adult. Charter services are also available on request.
• The Ghan, the legendary outback train, runs regularly between Darwin and Adelaide. Darwin also has a cruise ship port.

Parking 

On-site underground parking offers 240 spaces with designated disabled spaces. The cost for parking at the Darwin Convention Centre is $5.00 per entry. Easily accessible private parking is also available at a number of locations in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Free parking is available on McMinn Road, which is walking distance from the Darwin Convention Centre. 

Disabled Access

The Darwin Convention Centre strives to provide an environment for all guests and staff who may have restricted mobility or special needs. All public areas are easily accessible by wheelchairs. Designated disabled car parks are available in the Centre's underground car park in close proximity to the service lifts.