A lively, bustling city of 1.6 million people, Brisbane features all the requisite offerings of the nation's fastest growing capital: world-class facilities and ever-expanding infrastructure, and unparalleled support services. Couple these with truly delectable dining experiences, shopping strips fit for the fashion faithful, award-winning bars and nightclubs, and a sophisticated collection of artistic encounters and you have the ideal destination for business and leisure.

But there are things that set central Brisbane even further apart: year-round magnificent weather, the world's largest subtropical garden and Australia's only inner-city beach.

Ringing this dynamic city are trendy urban villages, quaint country townships, world heritage-listed rainforests and stunning island escapes - all a mere hour or so from Brisbane's CBD.

Brisbane is a compact, connected city, ideal for walking and getting around via the many scenic river and bridge walks. The city's efficient transport network makes it a breeze to find your way around.

The conference venue – Brisbane’s stunning Exhibition & Convention Centre is right at the heart of the city’s efficient transport network of buses, trains and taxis, with the domestic and international airports being only a 20-minute trip from the city.

Airtrain Catch the Airtrain from Brisbane's international and domestic airports to South Brisbane station.
Bus services South Bank is serviced by two bus stations: the Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station, on the corner of Colchester and Tribune Streets, South Bank. A free city loop bus service circles Brisbane’s CBD, including South Bank.
CityCats A popular and speedy way to travel the river. The CityCat terminal is located outside the riverside restaurants on the riverside promenade. CityCats operate daily from 5.30am to 10.30pm.
Taxi Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the Convention and Exhibition Centre, at Mantra South Bank in Grey Street, and at various locations throughout the precinct.
Trains There are two train stations within a five-minute walk of the Centre. South Bank station is accessed from Tribune Street and South Brisbane station is adjacent to the Convention Centre in Grey Street.