Welcome to Brisbane

Situated on the coast in Queensland's south eastern corner, Brisbane is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, modern city where visiting delegates will find a warm, welcoming environment with excellent weather and an ideal chance to partake in a wide range of recreational pursuits.

In Brisbane you will find a vibrant urban precinct, world-class art galleries and a wide selection of wining, dining and shopping experiences. Make the most of the year-round sunshine to visit the many parks and reserves spread throughout the city. Whether you want to bask in the outdoors or explore the more than 500km of bikeways throughout the city, cruise the river in a kayak, climb the Story Bridge, swim at Australia's only inner-city beach at South Bank Parklands, or just kick back in one of the many restaurants and bars, the possibilities are endless. For more information on Brisbane please visit ourbrisbane.com.

The conference will take place at the Gardens Point Campus the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) campus, which is close to the city centre, overlooking the Brisbane River, Southbank Parklands and the City Botanic Gardens.

Getting to Brisbane

Airport Transfers

Brisbane's international and domestic airports are approximately 20km north east of the Central Business District (CBD), a 15 to 20 minute drive. Visitors can reach the central business district by taxi, shuttle bus or train.

Train

Airtrain services run frequently from Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane and the express, air-conditioned journey takes only 20 minutes. The airport stations are located directly outside the Domestic and International terminals and connect with 5 stations covering 80% of downtown Brisbane. The fare from the airport to the Brisbane CBD is currently $14. Pre-book at http://www.airtrain.com.au/ (and receive a 10% discount on your fare).

Airport Shuttle Bus

Buses connect the CBD and airports. A single transfer is approximately A$12 or A$22 return on Coachtrans which departs the airports and Roma Street Transit Centre (CBD) every 30 minutes. All major city hotels are serviced on request.

Taxi

The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is approximately A$35 - $40 plus a A$3 fee for departing taxis only . To calculate your fare please visit Black and White Cabs or Yellow Cabs.

Further Information About Transport

For more information about getting to and from the airport, please visit the Brisbane Airport Corporation's website.