Partners' Program
Join our very special and fully-escorted Partners Program. The comprehensive itinerary will entertain you and ensure your trip to the Gold Coast a memorable one.
The highlights include the exhibition cocktail party, indoor beach party and the gala awards dinner. Many of our partners also particpate in the Convention golf day.
There will be time at fabulous Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and High Tea at Palazzo Versace; Board the coach for a Byron Bay day tour and feed the birds at Currumbin Sanctuary.
This year’s convention at Australia’s favourite holiday destination is a great chance for you to spoil your partner, or even the entire family. Take an extra day or two and treat yourselves to a well-earned break while the weather is warm.
The full Partner Program package, as listed below, is just $695.00 - a saving of over $150 from ticketed prices.
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| Wed 7th April | ||
| 10.00am - 4.00pm |
(additional option) partners encouraged to participate |
Robina Woods |
| 6.00pm - 8.00pm | ATA Foundation Sponsors Exhibition Opening Cocktail Party Arrive at the Gold Coast Convention Centre to toast the opening of the 2010 Trucking Convention. Finger food and a convivial atmosphere before you head off to dinner with your important other, or curl up with a book in bed. |
GCCEC |
| Thurs 8th April | ||
| 10.00am - 3.00pm | High Tea at Palazzo Versace Enjoy high tea at the world’s first Palazzo Versace Hotel. Revel in the elegant surroundings as you enjoy the pure luxury of High Tea. Spend time shopping at the waterfront Marina Mirage shopping centre where designer boutiques stock the world’s top fashion labels. 1130 Depart accommodation |
Tour |
| 4.45pm - 5.15pm | Exhibition Drinks - join your partner in the ATC Market Place | GCCEC |
| 6.30pm - 11.00pm | ATA “Indoor Beach Party” Dinner Dress for the beach and win prizes |
GCCEC |
| Fri 9th April | ||
| 7.00am - 8.30am | Awards Finalists Presentation Breakfast Meet the finalists of the National Trucking Industry Awards and hear the stories of their inspiring achievements. |
GCCEC |
| 8.30am - 5.00pm | Byron Bay Day Tour Experience a drive past cane fields and some of Australia's most spectacular National Parks and coastal regions from the Gold Coast and down into Northern New South Wales. In the morning we will visit Tropical Fruit World for a tour of their extensive fruit plantation. Try fruit straight from the trees and shop for natural products in their 'tropicoligy' shop. After this you will travel to Byron Bay, the most easterly point in Australia which is an art and craft Mecca that is home to local artists and hippies even today. You will enjoy lunch at the Byron Bay Beach Hotel's Beach Kitchen before venturing up to the landmark lighthouse. Byron Bay lighthouse is situated at Australia's most easterly point, and on most days you will be able to watch groups of dolphins and the occasional giant sea turtle frolicking in the waters at below the cliffs. $115 p/p* (includes transfers, admissions & lunch) 0830 Depart Convention Centre |
Tour |
| 4.30pm - 5.30pm | Exhibition Drinks - join your partner in the ATC Market Place | GCCEC |
| Free Evening | sponsor dinners. | |
| Sat 10th April | ||
| 8.00am - 12.30pm | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary With hundreds of native Australian animals on display in natural bushland and rainforest settings, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary provides a rare opportunity to get closer to our amazing native wildlife. Nestled within 27 hectares of lush eucalypt and rainforest, each day brings visitors face to face with extraordinary wildlife in shows and encounters. $95 p/p* (includes transfers, guide, admission) 0800 Depart accommodation |
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| 12.30pm - 2.30pm | Convention Closing lunch – with a special guest speaker. Partners to attend |
GCCEC |
| 6.00pm | Bus Transfer to Marriott Surfers Paradise | Hotels |
| 6.15pm - 11.15pm | ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner The ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner will be a glittering night to remember at the Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort. Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner, with music and dancing to the fabulous James Blundell. Rub shoulders with Australian trucking’s most influential figures to honour the finalists and winners of the National Trucking Industry Awards. Help celebrate their achievements. The dress code is formal. Bring your bling. |
Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort |
Partner Program registration can be done here. Fees are $695.00.
For further information please contact the ATA Events team ataevents@atatruck.net.au or (02) 6253 6900.
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