Venue & Location
The Organising Committee warmly welcomes all delegates to the Port Lincoln Hotel on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, the traditional home of the Barngarla (Port Lincoln area), Nauo, and Wirangu peoples .
Located on the foreshore of Boston Bay with breath-taking ocean views, the award wining Port Lincoln Hotel is the perfect location to relax, unwind or explore.
Getting here and getting around
Address
1 Lincoln Highway
Port Lincoln, South Australia
By Air
Port Lincoln is a short 40-minute flight from Adelaide. Regional Express and Qantas fly to Port Lincoln daily offering a variety of flight times, for more information visit their website.
The Port Lincoln Airport is located 13 km from the hotel, please allow between 12-15 minutes travelling time by car. Hire cars, taxis and the airport shuttle are all transport options to book from the airport for those flying in.
By Car
Allow approximately seven hours to drive from Adelaide – be sure to take regular breaks!
Free car parking is available for all guests in the hotel car park located off Lincoln Highway. We also have another car park adjacent the hotel next to our bottle shop.
Venue
Conference rooms
The conference has blocked out rooms at discounted rates for delegates at the Port Lincoln Hotel. You can book directly which automatically applies the promo code to the default dates of 12-18 November, which can be easily adjusted online with additional days available at the discounted rate. You can also book through the Port Lincoln Hotel booking page and manually enter the promo code whitesharkglobal.
See more information about room types and included amenities here.
Port Lincoln has numerous accommodation options within walking distance or short drive to the conference venue.
YHA Port Lincoln
24-26 London St, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Travel to conference venue:
20 min walk, 3 min drive
Navigators Motel
2 Normandy Place, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Travel to conference venue:
9 min walk, 2 min drive
The Blue Seas Motel
7 Gloucester Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Travel to conference venue:
4 min walk, 2 min drive
Hilton Motel
11-13 King Street, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Travel to conference venue:
14 min walk, 3 min drive
Childcare
Half and full-day childcare for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age is available at Little Learners Early Education and Care, a 4 minute drive from the conference venue. Please contact the organising committee at info@whitesharksglobal.com if this is a service you would like to access so we can gauge interest and ensure there is sufficient room reserved at Little Learners.
Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
The Eyre Peninsula is overflowing with succulent seafood, mouth-watering wine and seaside charm. Visit Port Lincoln, the seafood capital of Australia. Here you can sink your teeth into some of South Australia's very best food and wine, tick shark cave diving off your bucket list or swim with sea lions. Explore a mosaic of pristine coastline, endless sandy beaches, countless fishing spots and markets. Travel to Whyalla and immerse yourself in natural wonders, vivid landscapes and crystal-clear waters. More must-visit towns include Tumby Bay, Coffin Bay, Ceduna, Cowell and the Far West Coast.
Stop into the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre for further info on the Southern Eyre Peninsula and tour recommendations.
White shark cage-diving
For the adventurous, you can’t go past diving with white sharks. Port Lincoln is where cage diving originated, and is one of the few places in the world where you can dive with this underwater predator .
Swim with the Critically Endangered Australian sea lions
Be enchanted by the puppy dogs of the sea. Swimming with the Sea Lions is an unforgettable half day adventure perfect for the whole family. One of the most interactive wildlife tours you can do! Swim and play with the very cute Australian Sea Lions.
Experience Coffin Bay
Experience the beauty of Coffin Bay with an intimate oyster farm tour. Learn all about oyster farming from your oyster farmer host! Relax, refresh, recharge and sample the freshest Coffin Bay oysters straight from the sea. Coffin bay is 45 mins by car the distance from Port Lincoln.
Australian Coastal Safaris
Offering custom made day trips, itineraries and tour packages, Australian Coastal Safaris is the perfect guide to help you explore the many secrets, adventures and amazing experiences that can be found in the region; from paddock to plate, wineries to wildlife, seafood to scenery and everything in between! Perfect for everyone from families to travelling couples.
Glen Forest Tourist Park
Eyre Peninsula is famous for having some of the great wildlife in Australia. If you’re travelling from overseas then Glen Forest is a must visit! Enjoy a stroll through the large walk-in bird aviary, play a game of putt putt, get lost in their giant maze, cuddle & feed the baby animals or explore the grounds on a Segway – there is something for everyone at Glen Forest Tourist Park.
Yarnbala – Together in Nature
Yarnbala, is truly like no other, marvel in a place artistically nestled amongst some of the most unique and untouched bushland on the Eyre Peninsula. Discover the incredible flavours of the wilderness in our immersive food and wine experiences, enjoy live music from local artists and reconnect with nature in a unique environment with a small group of people. This is sure to be one of your most memorable experiences to date - Coffin Bay.
International travel to Australia
COVID-19
Australia's border is open.
You do not need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to travel to and from Australia.
Mask wearing on international flights to Australia is no longer mandatory.
Travellers continue to be encouraged to consider wearing a mask to reduce their personal risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.
For more information, check the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care website: https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/international-travel
Weather
Hopefully warm and sunny! The best time to visit Port Lincoln is from October through May. In this period you have a pleasant temperature and little chance of precipitation. However, November 2022 has brought unseasonably wet and chilly weather to South Australia, so On average, it is maximum 20° in November in Port Lincoln and at least around 15° degrees. Port Lincoln is on the water, and is often colder than most would expect for Australia in the late spring/early summer.
Security
Australia’s emergency number is 000. Port Lincoln is a very safe small town. However, for your security and peace of mind we suggest ensuring your accommodation is locked when you are away from it. All conference venues are within walking distance of each other, and WSG will coordinate meeting at the Port Lincoln Hotel to walk to any offsite venues. If walking at night, whilst very safe, we suggest pairing up with a buddy.
Visa information
Under Australia's universal visa system, all visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to travel to and enter Australia (other than New Zealand passport holders who will normally be granted a Special Category visa on arrival, provided they meet health and character requirements). For more information please see go to the Department of Home Affairs.
There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa option will depend, amongst other things, on the person's purpose for visiting Australia.
Depending on your passport's country of issue, you will need to apply for one of the following visas:
Visitor (subclass 600)(Business stream) visa. For more information see: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/600-
Electronic Travel Authority - ETA (subclass 601). For more information see: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/601-
eVisitor (subclass 651)(Business Stream) visa. For more information see: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/651-
If you are intending to stay longer and work while in Australia, the above visas do not apply.
If you require a formal letter of invitation to attend White Sharks Global, please email us at info@whitesharksglobal.com with the following details: full name, organisation, address, email address, phone number and/or mobile number (include country code).
Visiting Australia
Australia has strict quarantine laws. You must declare for inspection all food, plant material and animal products on arrival in Australia to ensure they are free of pests and diseases.
Power adapters
In Australia the power sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Travellers from most nations in Asia, Africa and Europe should have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia - therefore you will not need a voltage converter. Notable exceptions to this are Japan, USA and Canada which uses 100/120V 50/60Hz.
If your country does not use appliances within the 230V 50Hz mains voltage range, you will need to purchase a voltage converter. This will transform the voltage from the power outlet into one your appliance can use. You will also need a power adapter. Note: Some appliances run on a variety of mains voltages. Your appliance should be marked with this information or mentioned in the product's instruction booklet e.g a power supply marked as: "Input: AC 1.5A 100-240V 50/60Hz" does not require the use of a voltage converter as it works on a mains voltage range between 100V and 240V.