The Gold Coast is the Place To Be in 2025
Coolangatta is the venue for the 2025 Rotary South Pacific Zone Conference, from the 31st October 2025 to the 2nd November 2025.
We are encouraging all Rotarians and Rotaractors to come together. All are welcome.
You will be inspired and motivated as we connect and share ideas to grow Rotary and activate the strategic priorities of Rotary International (RI) and The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
There are plenty of things you can do in this famous part of Australia and its hinterland before or after the conference.
Click the link to the Conference page and register. There is also information on accommodation options.
Register early to enjoy Queensland’s warm hospitality.
See you on the Gold Coast!
PDG Ingrid Waugh
2025 Zone Conference Chair
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