Parking

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has 1600 car parking spaces available. The car parking costs are listed below. This information is correct at time of printing, however is subject to change without notice.

Early Bird (Monday – Friday) arrive before 9.00am and exit between 3.00pm and 6.00pm - $11.00 per day.

Brisbane Airport

Brisbane is easily accessed from international destinations. Brisbane's ultra modern International Airport, located just 13 kilometres from the city and the Centre, operates 24/7 and directly services 26 international destinations each week with further connections to other destinations.

Brisbane's domestic airport located 15 kilometres from the city and the Centre, is Australia's fastest growing airport and is the gateway to Australia's premier tourist regions servicing all major cities and tourist destinations.

Shuttle buses

Depart every 30 minutes from 5.30am to 11pm. All bus services meet flight departure and arrival times. If you miss one, just wait half an hour for the next service. Cost $14 per person to CBD hotels. For information call Coachtrans on 07 3238 4700.

Airtrain

The Airtrain is an option for conference delegates with easily carried luggage. Operating every 30 minutes from 5am to 9pm every day, it can be the quickest option. It is only a 22 minute train trip to Central station. A one-way single adult ticket costs just $14.50 between the airport and the city centre.

Taxi

A taxi will get you to the door of your destination. At Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal, taxi ranks are located at both the Qantas and Virgin Blue ends of the terminal. The taxi rank at the International Terminal is on Arrivals level 2.

Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is Australia’s largest subtropical city, enjoying a climate of vibrant summers and mellow winters that make any time of year a good time to visit. A modern city dotted with parks, Brisbane makes a refreshing change from most major capitals, offering the very best in food, wine, arts, entertainment and major sporting events. Brisbane’s beautiful spring weather makes it an ideal destination for visitors with average temperatures ranging from 15 - 25°C in September.

Sidewalk cafes, parks and tree-lined streets, together with a large city botanical garden pleasantly enhance the city buildings. In close proximity to the BCEC is Brisbane's Cultural Centre and South Bank precinct, comprising the Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery and State Library.

Some of Australia's interesting and unusual wildlife can be seen at places like the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and at Steve Irwin's (The Crocodile Hunter) Australia Zoo. These and many other attractions, including the world famous Seaworld, Movieworld and Dreamworld are just a short drive or bus ride out of Brisbane. Also within an hour’s drive of Brisbane are the famous and pristine Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

Special Events

Directly following the 2010 ALIA Access Conference is the famous Brisbane Festival, starting from Saturday 4 September 2010. Why not extend your stay in this beautiful city and visit the many entertainment options showcased throughout the festival. Something definitely worth seeing is the stunning Brisbane River Fire, where the river comes alive. This will be taking place on Saturday evening to kick off the festival with a bang. Further information regarding the festival is available at http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/Homepage/0,27,67,027.aspx. Also be sure to book your accommodation well in advance as the hotels become very full over these dates! Refer to the accommodation page on this website for information regarding the accommodation options available to delegates.