Join us in Busselton 30th April – 4th May 2025
The Esplanade Hotel – Busselton WA
Built in 1898, the Esplanade Hotel is a piece of Busselton’s history. It has undergone numerous renovations and additions over the years and now offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere. This iconic venue is well located with all the Busselton foreshore has to offer including the historic 1.8 kl wooden pile jetty and the CBD is a stone’s throw in the other direction.
Address: 30 – 38 Marine Terrace, Busselton
Telephone: +61 8 9752 1078
Email: enquiries@ehb.net.au
Website: www.esplanadehotelbusselton.com.au
An excellent 3D video of all the Hotel has to offer is on their website: www.esplanadehotelbusselton.com.au
The Esplanade Hotel – Busselton WA
The Conference Venue is our recommendation for accommodation:
We have block booked 90 rooms over the three accommodation options however we have been advised that there is a Triathlon Event in Busselton the same weekend as our conference, and we will be required to relinquish our block booking three weeks prior to our conference. Please book early even if it may mean cancelling later.
All rooms are airconditioned and include an ensuite bathroom, TV, fridge, microwave, toaster and complimentary tea and coffee.
With ground floor and 1st floor options the hotel offers budget, superior, deluxe, easy access rooms and family apartments.
Free parking on site.
Please book directly with the hotel to receive their best available rate.
Address: 30 – 38 Marine Terrace, Busselton 6280
Telephone: +61 8 9752 1078
Email: enquiries@ehb.net.au
Website: www.esplanadehotelbusselton.com.au
It is recommended that members with mobility difficulties or requiring a ground floor room book at their earliest convenience – it is better to book early and cancel, if necessary.
RESERVATIONS:
Please make your reservation by telephone +61 8 9752 1078 quoting AWPA or Australian Women Pilots’ Association.
Office Hours – 8.00 am to 3.00 pm WST.
(Booking on-line is not available as we have a block booking for all their rooms)
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Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
just a 3-minute walk (.55 km) from the Conference Venue
Transport shuttle will be available as required to and from the Conference Venue
Situated adjacent to the Busselton foreshore, 300 metres from Busselton Jetty, a 3 minute walk from the Conference Venue, the Hilton Garden Inn Busselton features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. All rooms have a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Hilton Garden Inn Busselton offers a sun terrace. Free parking on site
Address: 4 Jetty Way Busselton, WA 6280 Telephone: +61 8 9752 5900
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bqbgigi-hilton-garden-inn-busselton
RESERVATIONS:
King Guest Rooms have been reserved for AWPA at the rate of $260.00 per night.
Buffet Breakfast – On consumption discount rate $20.00 per person (Retail $35.00 pp)
Please use the following link to make your reservation:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bqbgigi-ghawpa-bf69ce63-a6b3-4207-b7af-69b2869332c/
Please check the dates you wish to book carefully.
The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel have advised the following:
The link will expire approximately 14 April 2025. To access the special group rate after that date or if room allocation becomes unavailable on the link, please contact Kris Pusey, Events Coordinator at the Hotel:
+61 08 9752 5909 Office
+61 08 9752 5900 Hotel
Kris.pusey@hilton.com
No Show & Cancellation Charge:
Should a guest wish to cancel their booking, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton must be notified 30 days prior to the arrival date, or 1 night’s cancellation charge will apply. Should a guest fail to arrive at the Hotel or if a room is cancelled within 14 days of the arrival date (4pm) the guest will be charged 100% of their full stay.
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BUSSELTON ITHACA MOTEL
a 20-minute walk (.86 km) from the Conference Venue:
Transport shuttle will be available as required to and from the Conference Venue
Busselton Ithaca Motel
Busselton Ithaca Motel, built in 1896, is located at 110 Adelaide St Busselton, on the grounds of the Historic Ithaca property just 680m from Busselton Jetty and 700m to the main street of Busselton.
Address: 110 Adelaide St, Busselton WA 6280
Mobile: +61 424 441 637
Phone: +61 424 441 637
Email: ithacamotel@gmail.com
Website: https://www.busseltonithacamotel.com
RESERVATIONS: Please phone +61 424 441 637 to make your reservation and quote AWPA or Australian Women Pilots’ Association.
(Booking on-line is not available as we have a block booking for all rooms)
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Busselton Jetty Tourist Park
.45 km from the Conference Venue
The Busselton Jetty Tourist Park offers the closest accommodation in Busselton to the incredible Busselton Foreshore Precinct containing coffee shops, restaurants and the historic Busselton Jetty (the longest wooden piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere 1.8 km.
The Caravan Park has 4 types of accommodation: Cockle Shell Cabin, Cowrie Shell Cabin, Nautilus Shell Cabin and Olive Shell Cabin.
Address: 2 Brown Street, Busselton, WA 6280
Phone: +61 8 9752 1516
Email: info@busseltonjettytouristpark.com.au
Website: https://busseltonjettytouristpark.com.au
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Busselton Jetty Chalets
.74 km from the Conference Venue
Busselton Jetty Chalets is less than 1 km from the central shopping area of Busselton. It offers comfortable, self-contained accommodation for couples, families or corporate travellers. Pets cannot be accommodated here.
Address: 94 Marine Terrace, Busselton WA 6280
Phone: 0477 999 362
Email: stay@busseltonjettychalets.com.au
Website: https://hideawaygroup.com.au/busselton-jetty-chalets
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For further accommodation information please contact the Busselton Visitor Information Centre and Margaret River Region
The Visitor Centre offers a free, real-time, comprehensive accommodation, tour and transport booking service, as well as friendly local advice on the best things to see and do in the region.
Address: 17 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, WA 6380
Phone: + 61 8 9780 5911
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com (please note in your email subject ‘Attention-Busselton’)
Website: https://www.margaretriver.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-centres/busselton-visitor-centre
Autumn weather in Busselton can be unpredictable, with warm days and chilly evenings. To stay ready for any situation, make sure to pack a range of clothing options. Include summer essentials and warm clothing for the cooler nights.
Rain is unlikely however it is best to be prepared, it can also be warm enough for swimming.
75th Anniversary Party – Thursday 1st May 2025
The theme of the evening will be 1950s, come dressed for a party or as a pioneer female pilot from any time period.
1950’s: Think gloves & hats, swing or pencil skirts, stiff petticoats, twin sets and fun.
Conference Group Photo:
Members are asked to wear Pink or White Shirts/Blouses & Pearls for our Group Photo recognizing our 75th Anniversary and a tribute to our founder and patron Nancy-Bird Walton whose favourite colour was bright pink and her beautiful string of pearls.
Jetstar has three return flights per week from Sydney and Melbourne direct to Busselton Margaret River Airport with connecting flights from all major airports.
South West Coach Lines operates twice daily coach services operate from; Central Perth, Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as Cockburn Central Station.
South West Coast Lines Contact Details:
Phone: 08 9753 7700
email: bookings.swcl.com.au
Wednesday 30 April
Registration: at the Esplanade Hotel, Busselton
Jetty Tram and Underwater Observatory Option
Official Welcome – Hilton Garden Inn Function Room – 4.30 to 6.00 pm
First Time Conference Attendees Dinner – Shelter Brewery – 6.30 pm
Dinner – Shelter Brewery (tables reserved for 50) or Esplanade Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn
Thursday 1 May
Navigation Trial – Busselton Margaret River Airport
Women in Aviation trophy – competition between teams from New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation and the Australian Women Pilots’ Association.
Jetty Tram and Underwater Observatory Option
Industry Forum – Details to be confirmed.
75th Anniversary Party – Esplanade Hotel.
Friday 2 May
Education Day and Communication Session – at the Esplanade Hotel
Networking Drinks – Shelter Brewery
Cultural walk-through Busselton CBD with your Western Australia guides
or
Dinner at the Esplanade Hotel, Shelter Brewery, Goose Restaurant or Kyst (means Coast in Norwegian) Restaurant all within walking distance.
Saturday 3 May
AGM – Esplanade Hotel Conference Room
Group Photo
Presentation Dinner – Venue to be confirmed.
Jetty Tram and Underwater Observatory Option
Sunday 4 May
Farewell Breakfast – Venue to be confirmed.
Revel in the natural attractions of the Busselton-Margaret River Region, from crystal caves to forests filled with birdsong, breathtaking beaches, fantastic surf breaks and the world-famous Cape to Cape Track.
Dig deeper below the surface of the region and a whole world of awesome natural adventures await. The unique geography and temperate climate perfectly lend themselves to exploring the outdoor attractions on offer, many of which can’t be experienced anywhere else in the world.
Climb mainland Australia’s tallest lighthouse where two oceans meet, catch a stunning sunset at the iconic Sugarloaf Rock, experience Busselton’s historic jetty and underwater observatory, head underground to a hidden world of caves that hold the earth’s secrets, etched over thousands of years.
And who could forget the incredible number of wineries, several amazing ice cream destinations, the chocolate factory, nougat factory and much, much more.
For all you need to know about one, two, three or more-day tours to tack on to your time at our Conference either prior or after please contact:
Busselton Visitor Centre:
17 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, WA 6380
Telephone No. + 61 8 9780 5911
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com (please note in your email subject ‘Attention-Busselton’)
Website: https://www.margaretriver.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-centres/busselton-visitor-centre
Margaret River Visitor Centre:
100 Bussell Highway, Margaret River WA 6285
Telephone No. + 61 8 9780 5911
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com
(please note in your email subject ‘Attention-Margaret River’)
Website: https://www.margaretriver.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-centres
Tickets will be available for purchase late 2024, follow us on social media for the latest news and check back in Dec 24 to purchase tickets.
AWPA offers scholarships for a female attending her first conference, head to our Scholarships and Awards page to apply. The scholarship is valued to a maximum of $2,000 to cover the recipients transport from their nearest capital city, 4 nights accomodation, some meals and attendance at all conference events. Applications close on 31 Jan 25.
We hope the information on this website helps you in planning to attend our conference. If you need any further information please contact the AWPA Western Australia State President, Kay at:
Phone: 0418 199 941
All of our conference information is readily available and will be regularly updated on our Conference App, we encourage all attendees to download the app to access the most up to date information:
- On your phone or computer, go to https://app.awpa.org.au/
- If it prompts you to login, enter your email address, enter the PIN which is sent to your email address, then click “Sign In”
- You should be taken to the homepage of the app! You can look navigate around using the icons at the bottom of the screen, plus the three lines (“hamburger”) menu in the top left
- If you’re on your phone, you can add the app to your home screen for easy access
- If a popup appears asking if you’d like to add the app to your home screen, tap yes
- If you’re on iPhone/Safari, tap the share menu
icon then tap “Add to home screen” - If you’re on Chrome, tap the three dots menu then tap “Add to home screen”
- In other browsers, look in the browser menu for an option like “Add to home screen”, “Add to phone” or “Install app”