It is the responsibility of conference attendees to organise their travel and accommodation requirements to attend the conference. It is highly recommended that all travel and accommodation are arranged as soon as possible.
Please ensure you are following the travel and accommodation guidelines for your school/the department.
Accommodation:
Discounted accommodation is available at hotels listed below, which are located a short distance to the conference venue. These hotels are not endorsed by the department and are suggestions only.
Please note rooms will be subject to availability at time of booking and minimum night stay requirements may apply. Discounts will not apply on specials. Bookings for these properties can be made via the hotel website, or by contacting the hotel directly. When booking, please quote the promo code or special rate below.
| Hotel | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
|
Rydges Fortitude Valley |
601 Gregory Tce Bowen Hills 3188 30000 |
https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/brisbane-qld/fortitude-valley-brisbane/ Promo code : BRISSHOW |
|
Mantra Richmont Hotel |
22-28 Kennigo St Spring Hill 1300 987 604 |
http://www.mantra.com.au/queensland/brisbane-and-surrounds/brisbane/accommodation/hotels/mantra-richmont-hotel/room-types/ Promo code: Indigenousconference (case sensitive) |
|
BreakFree Fortitude Valley |
72-78 Brookes Street, Bowen Hills QLD 1300 987 602 |
http://www.breakfree.com.au/fortitude-valley/ Promo code: Indigenousconference (case sensitive) |
Brisbane International Convention Centre (RICC):
RICC is located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD in Bowen Hills. The venue is easily accessible by car, train or taxi. RICC is approximately 20 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, and a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport.
Getting there:
Air
The Brisbane Airport is just 20 minutes south of RICC, with regular flights from all capital cities and most of Queensland regional centres. Services are provided domestically by Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar and Tigerair.
Public transport
Train: The Brisbane Airport Train (Airtrain) runs every 15 minutes weekdays and every 30 minutes Saturday and Sunday.
A single trip from the Brisbane Airport to Fortitude Valley costs around $17.
To plan your journey and view fares visit https://translink.com.au/ The timetable can be viewed here: https://airtrain.com.au/timetable
To get to and from the Brisbane Airport, the closest train station is Fortitude Valley.
Parking
Car parking is available on weekdays and event days (excluding public holidays) and costs:
• $11 per day when entered before 7am (early bird rate)
• $13 per day from 7am to midnight
Parking can be paid by cash or EFTPOS upon entry.
For further details on public transport, parking at RICC and general venue information, go to:
http://www.brisbaneshowgrounds.com.au/visit/brisbane-showgrounds/