[Aqualist] Last minute info on the AQUA2004 conference at Cradle Mt

[Simon Haberle]

Apologies for cross-posting...

AQUA info updates available through the AQUA2004 link at www.aqua.org.au

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Dear All,

We are now coming close to the AQUA2004 meeting at Cradle Mt and this email 
contains some important information that will help you have a hassle free 
conference. It is important to remember that this is a "remote" conference 
site so you will need to come prepared.

Things to know....

(1) There are no ATM's at Cradle Mountain. You will need cash or card to 
buy breakfast/dinner (the meals not supplied in the conference 
registration). Those staying in the hotel have breakfast included in their 
accommodation fee.

(2) There are limited food options.
Cheapest is to bring your own. Those staying at the cabins can buy basic 
food from the Camping ground store (no fresh vegies or fresh meat...they do 
have sausages/bacon, tinned and dried food, bread and milk, also they have 
beer! etc...). Best to buy fresh food on your way to Cradle. You can use 
the bbq/stove facilities at the camping ground.
Next most expensive is to buy takeaway from the nearby Cafe (at the 
airstrip 10 min from the camping ground and conference site)...which will 
stay open for us until ~7.30pm each day. Takeaway meals cost ~$10.
Most expensive is to eat at the conference centre restaurant (on site) or 
at the Cradle Mt Lodge (15 min drive away). Dinner meals go for $20-35 pp.

(3) The climate is unpredictable. It has snowed there today! so expect 
cold/wet weather and bring appropriate clothes.

(4) There are over 100 people coming to this conference. Given the high 
numbers and busy schedule, please make sure your presentations are short 
(~10 slides for a 15 min time slot including questions).

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting...Cheers, Simon