# National Outdoor Education Conference (NOEC)

- Dates: 28 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: Trinity Anglican School, Cairns, Australia
- Organiser: Outdoor Education Australia
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The National Outdoor Education Conference (NOEC) is a biennial event organized by Outdoor Education Australia to advance outdoor education at all levels. It is designed for outdoor educators, teachers, professionals, and organizations involved in outdoor education. The conference includes sessions, keynote speakers, and awards recognizing achievements in the field.

## Who attends

With over 300 people expected to attend from across Queensland, interstate and overseas, this event presents a rare opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to profile their business to delegates from high-value organisations, highly invested in outdoor education and recreation.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/)
- [Registration](https://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/noec-awards/next-noec/noec26-registration-open/)
- [Agenda](https://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/noec-awards/next-noec/conference-sessions/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Tonia Gray, Keynote, Western Sydney Uni
- Andrew Skeoch, Keynote
- Elizabeth Hickman
- Scott Jukes, Facilitator
- Scott Polley
- Alexandra Harper
- Derek Jervis
- Chris Dennis
- Tom Knock
- Devon Greetham, Facilitator
- Paul Tame
- Josh Edwards
- Clare Dallat
- Robyn Fox, Facilitator
- Kathryn Morog

## Sponsors and partners

- Wilderness Equipment

## Ticket pricing

USD 525 to 1050

## Where to stay

- **Travellers Paradise**: 470 m from the venue, 187 Bunda Street
  - [Hotel website](https://travellersparadisecairns.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 1344
- **Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel**: 610 m from the venue, 4 stars, 58 McLeod Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cairnscentralplaza.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4081 6000
- **Sunshine Tower Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 136 Sheridan Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://sunshinetowerhotel.com.au/)
- **Getaway on Grafton**: 790 m from the venue, 157-159 Grafton Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.getawaycairns.com.au/)
- **Coral Tree Inn**: 800 m from the venue, 166-172 Grafton Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coraltreeinn.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 3744
- **Cairns Queens Court Accommodation**: 800 m from the venue
- **Tropical Heritage Cairns**: 830 m from the venue, 8 Minnie Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](http://www.heritagecairns.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4051 1211
- **Cascade Gardens**: 880 m from the venue, 175 Lake Street
  - [Hotel website](https://cascadegardens.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4047 6300

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