Venue & Accommdation

Venue

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (www.bcec.com.au) is located in the Riverside South Bank Precinct, just across the Brisbane River and about 12 minutes walk away from the Brisbane CBD.

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and has a population of around 2 million people. Its winter weather is mild and pleasant with average temperatures for July ranging from a minimum of 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) to a maximum of 22 degrees C (72 degrees F).


Parking

Car parking is underneath the BCEC where there are 1537 spaces available. The costs are shown below.

Item 0-6 hours 6-7 hours 7-8 hours 8-9 hours Maximum Daily Rate (Over 9 hours)

Rate $(AUD) $ 15.00 $ 17.00 $ 19.00 $ 21.00 $ 23.00

Accommodation

A number of hotels are situated nearby including two immediately adjacent to the BCEC complex. Arrangements have been made with both of these hotels for a special rate for our Conference delegates.

These hotels are:

Rydges South Bank Hotel, Brisbane
9 Glenelg Street
South Bank
Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone +61 7 3364 0800
Email: reservations_southbank@rydges.com
Internet: www.rydges.com/southbank
Conference rate - $200
Click here for Hotel brochure.
Note that rooms must be booked prior to 12 July 2011, and are subject to availability.


Mantra South Bank
161 Grey Street
South Bank
QLD 4101
1300 554 632 (Freecall) or +61 7 3305 2500
Internet: www.mantra.com.au/queensland/brisbane-and-surrounds/south-bank
Conference rate - $238
Click here for Hotel brochure.