Creating Value Conference: Venue and travel information

CONFERENCE VENUE: The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
ADDRESS: Corner Merrivale & Glenelg Street, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland QLD 4101
PHONE: (07) 3308 3000
PHONE International: (+61 7) 3308 3000
Toll Free (Australia only) 1-800-063-308
FAX: (+61 7) 3308 3500
WEB: http://www.bcec.com.au/

LOCATION
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in Brisbane, Australia's only subtropical capital city and heart of Australia's premier tourist region. The Centre is in the unique South Bank riverside precinct, the city's cultural and entertainment hub. South Bank is home to more than 30 restaurants, cafes and bars, stylish shops, performing arts theatres and art culture including Australia's newest and largest Gallery of Modern Art.
MAP
View a map of the city including the conference venue and hotel accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION
The following is a list of preferred hotels, which are located in close proximity to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre:
• The Riverside Hotel South Bank
http://www.riversidehotel.com.au/content.php?pageid=home
• The Marque Hotel
http://www.marquehotels.com/brisbane/
• Saville South Bank (now Mantra)
http://cityhotels.mantraresorts.com.au//Default.asp?Referred=&NewBrand=
• Rydges South Bank
http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RQSOUT/Rydges-South-Bank-Brisbane.htm
• Kangaroo Point Holiday Apartments
http://www.kangaroopoint.com/

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT TO VENUE: approx 17km (20 mins travel time)
DISTANCE FROM VENUE TO CITY: approx 1km (10 mins walk to city centre)

TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT:
• Taxi: On Arrivals Level 2, International Terminal
• Taxi Fare: To the Brisbane Convention Centre from the Airport: Approximately $37 - $40 plus a $2 fee for departing taxis only.
• Airtrain: An all-weather bridge links station to arrivals and departures levels at both the International and Domestic Terminals and operates from the South Brisbane train station which is adjacent to the Convention Centre.
• Airtrain Fare: To South Brisbane station from International Terminal: Approximately $13.00, 30 minutes. The train stops directly behind the Convention Centre at South Brisbane station.

BRISBANE WEATHER: June Average Min. Temperature: 11◦C
June Average Max. Temperature: 21◦C