Pigs' Tales Travel & Accommodation

Accommodation Portal

Special rates have been negotiated at various hotels in the vicinity of RAAF Base Amberley - the event venue. Details on booking your accommodation can be found below. While the event organisers hold substantial bookings, some room types may not remain available based on demand. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Attendees are responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation. It is recommended delegates traveling from interstate or overseas book their accommodation and transport as early as possible.

Upon check-in guests will be required to provide a credit card imprint or cash security deposit directly to the hotel as a guarantee for incidentals. Guests are responsible for settling their own accounts upon check-out. This may include but is not limited to accommodation, breakfast, phone calls, mini bar, room service, internet charges and dry cleaning. Please refer to the Accommodation Cancellation Policy for further details.

Available Properties:

   - Metro Hotel Ipswich International, Ipswich

   - Oaks Aspire, Ipswich

   - Quest Ipswich, Ipswich

   - Queensland Government Outlook Centre, Boonah

   - Marriott Hotel Brisbane, Brisbane

   - Sofitel Brisbane Central, Brisbane

 

How do I make a booking?

   
Please note, the Accommodation Portal will go live when tickets go on sale.

Block bookings have been made at the respective hotels and can only be booked online through the Accommodation Portal. Please note that these negotiated rates can not be accessed by contacting the hotel directly, they must be booked via the Accommodation Portal.

The Accommodation Portal will only remain open until midnight Wednesday 13 October, after this time no further accommodation bookings will be taken.

Please note that only Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted via the Accommodation Portal.

 


Accommodation - Cancellation Policy

   
Credit card details will be collected at the time of booking and will be used to confirm accommodation bookings. Upon booking all accommodation room nights selected will be charged to the credit card provided. Further to this, the below cancellation policy applies.

All cancellations and amendments should be in writing and emailed to the Event Manager.

Accommodation booking amendments made prior to midnight Wednesday 13 October will not incur any fees or charges.

Accommodation booking amendments made after midnight Wednesday 13 October will:
- in the event of additional room nights being required, these will be subject to availability at the selected hotel.          Please note that after Wednesday 13 October, negotiated rates can not be guaranteed and tariffs will be based on 'best available rate of the day'.
- in the event of room night reduction, full charges will be incurred for all room nights reduced.

Accommodation booking cancellations made prior to midnight Wednesday 13 October will receive a refund, minus a cancellation charge and administration fee of $50.00 AUD.

Accommodation booking cancellations made after midnight Wednesday 13 October will forfeit the first nights accommodation for each room booked.

Accommodation booking cancellations made after midnight Friday 15 October will be charged for the full booked stay.

Upon check-in guests will be required to provide a credit card imprint or cash security deposit directly to the hotel as a guarantee for incidentals. Guests are responsible for settling their own accounts upon check-out. This may include but is not limited to accommodation, breakfast, phone calls, mini bar, room service, internet charges and dry cleaning.

 

Ipswich - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

   


Metro Hotel Ipswich International
43 South Street,
Ipswich  QLD  4305
Ph: + 61 7 3812 8077
www.ipswichinternational.com.au

* ***


Metro Hotel Ipswich International is located right in the heart of the Ipswich CBD, next door to the Ipswich Civic Hall. The Hotel’s central location provides an excellent base for visitors to this beautiful city and is in close proximity to such local attractions as the Queensland Raceway, Willowbank Raceway and the Ipswich Turf Club. The Metro Hotel Ipswich International is also only 40km from the Brisbane CBD allowing easy travel to and from Brisbane City itself.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is a 4 1/2 star, seven story property overlooking one of the pristine parklands that Ipswich is proud to boast, offering 97 luxury Accommodation Rooms, consisting of 11 One Bedroom Apartments, 2 Executive Spa Suites and 84 Deluxe rooms. All rooms are non-smoking.

Standard Single Room: $130 AUD per room/ per night.
Standard Twin Room: $130 AUD per room/ per night.
Standard Double Room: $130 AUD per room/ per night.

Guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash security deposit upon check-in. Guest will settle their own account upon check-out.

 

 

Ipswich - Oaks Aspire Ipswich

   


Oaks Aspire Ipswich
1 West Street,
Ipswich  QLD  4305
Ph: + 61 7 3280 5100
www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

****


Oaks Aspire offers affordable, stylish Ipswich accommodation in the heart of town and is an ideal base for corporate, government and leisure travelers. Offering close proximity to all the landmarks and attractions of Ipswich, including the Ipswich Railway Museum, Art Gallery, Willowbank Raceway, Riverlink Shopping centre, Queens Park & Nature Reserve and Heritage Trails.

Oaks Aspire comprises of luxury Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, as well as being the only hotel in Ipswich to offer three bedroom apartment accommodation. Rooms are stylishly furnished, complete with stainless steel appliances and guests will enjoy views across the river or parkland. Onsite guest facilities include a 25m heated lap pool, well-equipped gym, spa, sauna and sundeck with BBQ facilities. There is also an onsite theatrette and secure underground car park.

At ground level on Ellenborough Street you will be able to have a coffee or drink, breakfast, lunch or dinner, in a selection of coffee shops, bars and specialty outlets.

Studio Room: $110 AUD per room/ per night.
One Bedroom Apartment: $127 AUD per room/ per night.
Two Bedroom Apartment: $203 AUD per room/ per night.
Three Bedroom Apartment: $280 AUD per room/ per night.

Guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash security deposit upon check-in. Guest will settle their own account upon check-out.

 

 

Ipswich - Quest Ipswich

   


Quest Ipswich
57 - 63 Warwick Road,
Ipswich  QLD  4305
Ph: +61 7 3813 6000
www.questipswich.com.au

* ***


Quest Ipswich - the newest serviced apartments in Ipswich. Light filled, spacious and welcoming. Quest Ipswich can accommodate guests in Studio Rooms, or one and two bedroom apartments. With all the facilities of a hotel plus the capability to accommodate long stay accommodation requirements, Quest Ipswich represents the flexibility that is necessary in todays competitive accommodation marketplace.

Studio Room: $119 AUD per room/ per night.
One Bedroom Apartment: $140 AUD per room/ per night.
Two Bedroom Apartment: $199 AUD per room/ per night.

Guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash security deposit upon check-in. Guest will settle their own account upon check-out.

 

Boonah - Queensland Government Outlook Centre


Queensland Government Outlook Centre
4001 Ipswich-Boonah Road,
Boonah  QLD  4310
www.qorf.org.au


The Outlook Centre is situated on the outskirts of Boonah, which is approximately 70 minutes south-west of Brisbane and has been operating since 1979.

Accommodation is shared single and bunk bed accommodation in fully self-contained units, at $40 per person per night including towels/soap. Each unit incurs a $41.20 cleaning fee (if the unit is not left in a satisfactory condition, then a $92.80 cleaning fee applies). Six units have been booked for a total of 100 beds. 

To book, simply register your booking by emailing WGCDR Al Curr. Please do not contact the Outlook Centre directly.  Payment details will be advised separately. 

Single / Bunk Bed Accommodation: $40 AUD per person/ per night.
Standard Cleaning Fee: $41.20 AUD per unit.
Excess Cleaning Fee: $92.80 AUD per unit.

 

Brisbane - Marriott Hotel

   


Marriott Hotel Brisbane
515 Queen Street,
Brisbane  QLD  4000
Ph: + 61 3303 8000
www.marriott.com.au

*****


The Brisbane Marriott Hotel combines elegance and refined luxury to offer every guest an intimate and genuinely warm experience. Brisbane's finest five star hotel with 267 rooms, is perfectly positioned overlooking the Brisbane River. Each room features four fixture marble bathrooms with separate bath and shower. The Marriott's Petries Brassiere & Bar offers an atmosphere of relaxed style and sophistication. Enjoy seasonal modern Australian fare, indoors or alfresco dining. A special feature of the Marriott Brisbane is the business centre offering a wide range of business services, a reference library as well as private meeting rooms, all create with the busy executive in mind.

Please note if you are a member of the Marriott Rewards Program, you can claim your points by entering the details in the 'Notes' section on the accommodation page. Alternatively, please ensure that you provide your membership number to the reservations team upon check in.

Deluxe City View Room: $230.00 AUD per room/ per night.
Deluxe River View Room: $270.00 AUD per room/ per night.
Optional Full Buffet Breakfast in Petries Brassiere @ $20.00 AUD per person.

Guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash security deposit upon check-in. Guest will settle their own account upon check-out.

 

 

Brisbane - Sofitel Brisbane Central

      


Sofitel Brisbane Central
249 Turbot Street,
Brisbane  QLD  4000
Ph: +61 7 3835 3535
www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au

*****


Sofitel Brisbane's 429 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. Luxurious bathrobes and slippers and crisp linen combine with the full list of in-room features one comes to expect of a true five star hotel.

The rooms and suites are designed with a residential living feel and special attention paid to lighting all in an inviting palette of modern neutral tones with highlights of warm honey, charcoal and rich chocolate. The Luxury Rooms are located on levels 18-24 and offer elegantly appointed guest rooms with breathtaking views, the luxurious Sofitel ‘MyBed’ and more.

Superior Room: $260.00 AUD per room/ per night.
Luxury Room: $280.00 AUD per room/ per night.

Guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash security deposit upon check-in. Guest will settle their own account upon check-out.