Accommodation

If you would like to check or change your current conference registration form from virtual to in-person and add accommodation, or vice-versa please email the Conference secretariat, Expert Events at agronomy@expertevents.com.au. This includes changes to social functions and field tours as well.

Accommodation has been reserved on behalf of conference delegates at Oaks Toowoomba Hotel, Toowoomba Central Plaza Apartment Hotel and Burke and Wills Hotel until Monday 15 August 2022. Please note accommodation is in high demand over the dates of the conference so we recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Accommodation can be booked between 17—23 September 2022, will be allocated in order of receipt of bookings and is subject to availability. To secure the conference accommodation rates, bookings should be made online as part of the registration process.

Cancellations and changes to your accommodation booking

Please notify your request for changes or cancellation directly to the conference secretariat. Each accommodation venue has its own cancellation policy from approximately 30 days prior to arrival, ranging from a one night cancellation fee to 100% cancellation fee depending on the date of cancellation.

Please ensure you understand the cancellation policy for the accommodation venue you are booking.

Arrival time

Upon booking accommodation, please indicate your estimated time of arrival. If you wish to check-in before the official check-in time, it is recommended that you book and pay for the room for the evening prior to your arrival.

Failure to advise your arrival time if arriving after 18:00 may mean that your room will be released and you will be charged a no-show fee.

Extending your stay

If you wish to extend your stay prior to or following the conference, please specify your requirements in the ‘additional nights required’ field during the accommodation booking process. Availability and rates will be checked with the accommodation venue before your reservation is fully confirmed.

Payment of accommodation

Please note that payment of accommodation is NOT taken at the time of completing an online registration, however a valid credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee your room with the accommodation venue. Failure to provide a valid credit card will result in your room being released.

A wide range of credit cards are available for accommodation payment, based on your accommodation venue. Please ensure you are familiar with your accommodation venue’s payment policy.

Properties and rates

Hotel	Room type	Bedding configuration	Room rate (per night)	Breakfast rate (per person per day)	Distance to Empire Theatre
Oaks Toowoomba Hotel	Hotel room	1x king or 2x singles	$219	$20	3 minute walk
	Hotel room executive	1x king or 2x singles	$239	$20
Burke and Wills Hotel	Corporate queen room	1x queen	Weekend room rate: $198.90 Weekday room rate: $152.90	$25	4 minute walk
Toowoomba Central Plaza Apartment Hotel	Studio apartment	1x queen	$167	$12.50	4 minute walk

Oaks Toowoomba Hotel

25 Annand Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Oaks Toowoomba Hotel is a 4.5 star property offering both hotel rooms and two bedroom apartments. Rates include complimentary wifi. Additional costs apply for onsite parking. Check-in is available from 2.00pm onwards. Check-out is prior to 10.00am.

Payment
Credit card details are required to guarantee your booking. Oaks Toowoomba Hotel will charge booking accommodation fees in full to the credit card provided approximately 30 days prior to arrival. Failure to provide payment will result in the cancellation of the booking. All incidental charges incurred during your stay must be settled on check-out.
A merchant fee of 1.5% applies to all credit/debit card payments.

Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be advised in writing via email to agronomy@expertevents.com.au. Any cancellation fee will automatically be charged to the credit card provided when booking.
Cancellations received prior to 16 August 2022: no cancellation fee applies.
Cancellations received between 16 August-2 September 2022: a cancellation fee equal to one night’s stay will apply.
Cancellations received from 2 September 2022: a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
No shows: a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Burke and Wills Hotel

554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Burke & Wills Hotel is located in the heart of Toowoomba’s CBD and offers queen rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. Rates include complimentary parking and wifi.
Check-in is available from 2.00pm onwards. Check-out is prior to 10.00am.

Payment
Credit card details are required to guarantee your booking. Burke and Wills Hotel will charge a one night deposit to the credit card provided when booking approximately 30 days prior to arrival. Failure to provide payment will result in the cancellation of the booking. Guests are required to pay the balance of their accommodation upon check in. All incidental charges incurred during your stay must be settled on check-out.

Toowoomba Central Plaza Apartment Hotel (Limited rooms available)

532-544 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

This 4-star hotel offers apartments style accommodation.
Check-in is available from 2.00pm onwards. Check-out is prior to 10.00am.

Payment
Credit card details are required to guarantee your booking. Toowoomba Central Apartments will charge a one night deposit to the credit card provided when booking approximately 30 days prior to arrival. Failure to provide payment will result in the cancellation of the booking. Guests are required to pay the balance of their accommodation upon check in. All incidental charges incurred during your stay must be settled on check-out.