Location

Cairns and Tropical North Queensland has been chosen to host the 5th edition of XPD. This international expedition adventure race will bring 200+ national and international athletes to Australia from 17-28 May 2010. It will be “as much an expedition as a race”.

Organisers plan to take competitors through the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands, the rich and diverse rainforests of the wet tropics, over waterfalls and cascades that feed crystal clear rivers, across lakes of the tablelands and through eucalypt woodlands of the Eastern savannah country. Organisers even plan to incorporate some of the iconic legs undertaken in the Eco-Challenge of 97

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns will be the headquarters of the 5th edition of XPD (map & fact sheet). It will be the location of all pre and post race activities. Competitors, friends and family are encouraged to take advantage of the exclusive rates to the XPD event and have an expedition and holiday experience like no other.

All bookings must be made through XPD Rydges Booking Portal or call (07) 4044 9000 or email reservations_esplanadecairns@rydges.com to receive the amazing discounts. Rates are available for one week either side of XPD and the two weeks of XPD itself. Friends, family and anyone associated with the XPD event can take advantage of these great rates. These rates are better than can be found through any other discount website or agent so book through the above link and don’t miss out.

There are a variety of accommodation options from one and two bedroom apartments to joining hotel rooms. Storage areas will be organised at the hotel for all your equipment during the event. For more general information on the accommodation check out Rydges Esplanade Holiday Apartments and Rydges Esplanade Resort.

Transfers to/from the airport and Rydges can be booked through your Rydges accommodation booking.

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