Seal of disapproval

These guys have taken over the dock en masse.

Numbers swell for District 9550 Conference 2011

With the District conference just a week away, over 200+ Rotarians are now registered and set to swoop on Airlie Beach. With the weather dial in Airlie Beach now set on "PERFECT", all that is needed now is for it continue. Meanwhile, the town is busy with easter holiday makers enjoying the main street buzz, the shopping and the island adventure just beyond the shore.

Along with partners, many delegates will come together at the key social event at Daydream Island Resort where the DG's Dinner will be held. Daydream Island is about 20 minutes by ferry from Airlie Beach and Abel Point Marina ferry terminal.

Delegates are warned that the ride to an island resort and the related island time has been known to make some Rotarian a little wobbly when they return to shore, though not as a result of the ferry ride or high seas. :) The ferry trip is most times across impossibly calm waters!! Let's just say that what happens on the island stays on the island.

Regardless of the fun to be had at this gala dining event, the range of speakers at the conference will be very interesting. Besides the key note talk from Li Cunxin, the environment will be the focus local green gal Libby Edge, while the Brigadier Wayne Bowen will speak about time in the Australian military. Such diversity will ensure that people are well entertained and informed across the entire weekend. Throw in an air show next door and we have a very complete weekend!

Should you have not made accommodation arrangements as yet, we would like to point you to our official accommodation partners. While you have complete freedom across 70+ accommodation houses to stay in wonderful Airlie Beach, staying with one of our partner accomms helps fund the conference, ensuring its financial success. For more accommodation information contact volunteer Wendy Downes on 0418 768 493.

500+ Car park spaces on site for boat show.

In conjunction with the marina operators, the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach have secured 500+ car parking spaces on-site at the Port of Airlie marina. People arriving by car are reminded that they should proceed THROUGH TOWN and the main street shops and Airlie Beach Hotel and to the NEW Port of Airlie marina.

PROCEED IN THE DIRECTION of Shute Harbour after the bottom of main street roundabout taking the next left at the round-about and into the Port of Airlie marina complex. Follow directions for on-site parking and/or set down area taking instructions from car park attendants.

Be sure to the realise that THE SHOW IS AT THE NEW MARINA – so don't get lost. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the location of the new marina in Airlie Beach from our Site Plan

Egg plant burger fritters

Fantastic dinner last night. Laura made her famous Egg Plant Fritters.... Cordon Bleu style they are stuffed with ham and cheese, flour, egged and shallow fried.

Very yum!

Sunshine and fast Internet. .... That's the way to live!

The giant house, Chiang mai is a very chilled out place

Santacon, Paris !

Coming around the world, it was wonderful to be invited to Santacon as I was being hosted by Delphine.... A CS former guest, she is now back in Paris and one of the organisers for the event.