TRAVEL

YOUR HOST CITY: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Welcome to Brisbane, a cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining, heavy on laid-back charm. 

Boasting stunning natural assets, clear blue skies all year round and subtropical alfresco lifestyle, Brisbane is an urban metropolis with a relaxed vibe. Here you’ll receive a warm welcome from the city with timeless nature in its soul.

GETTING AROUND

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Getting around Brisbane via public transport is easy and efficient, with bus, ferry and train options available. More information about planning your journey via public transport can be found on the TransLink website.

TRAIN
South Brisbane Railway Station, adjacent to the Convention Centre on Grey Street and South Bank Railway Station, is the most convenient station for the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

BUS SERVICES
The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station corner of Colchester and Tribune Streets are closest to BCEC.

CITYCAT & FERRIES
The public transport ferries CityCats operate everyday and stop at the South Bank River Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade. The inner-city ferry travels between the CBD, North Quay and Kangaroo Point, stopping at South Bank Terminal 1 and 2 on the Clem Jones Promenade.

TAXI
Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the BCEC on Merivale Street, and a taxi drop off is located at the Convention Centre Grey Street entrance.

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES

Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a valid visa is required for entry. The visa is issued in the visitor’s own country and entered in the passport before the travel date. Once you arrive in Australia, a visa is not needed to enter Perth from another state.

There are several visa types. A tourist visa is intended for visiting Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, or visiting friends or relatives. You can apply for a tourist visa online. Find more detailed information here.

If you need a letter of invitation for your travel visa application, please contact the conference secretariat with your request. Be sure to include all of the information you would like in the letter. This could include your Name, Institution, Address, Telephone Number, and Passport Information (passport #, country of issue, date of expiration, date of birth).

BRISBANE AIRPORT

Both Brisbane domestic and international airports are 30min drive from the BCEC.

The AirTrain connects South Brisbane station to Brisbane’s international and domestic airports with stops in the Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley. Tickets and a timetable for this service can be found at the Information Desk, or you can pre-book on the AirTrain Website