Venue
The 2008 Art Association of Australia and New Zealand annual conference is hosted by the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University along with the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. All venues for the conference are located at South Bank, the cultural precinct of Brisbane, situated just across the river from the city centre. The South Bank area houses the state's cultural institutions and features gardens and lawns situated on the river. The Streets Beach, a popular inner-city swimming area and Little Stanley Street, a cosmopolitan strip of cafes, restaurants, bars and boutique retail outlets are just some of the attractions of South Bank. The area is well known for its relaxed atmosphere and offers delegates the opportunity to swim, walk, ride, eat or see a show after a day of conference activities.
Brisbane is also the perfect hub for exploring Southeast Queensland, including the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, should delegates decide to extend their conference stay.
Detailed map of the South Bank precinct
Accommodation
Closest
Mantra South Bank Brisbane, 161 Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane. The Mantra has 4 stars. Phone (07) 3305 2500 or 1300 554 632 (toll-free). Mention 'Griffith University Government Rate' for special rates on studio and one-bedroom accommodation.
Rydges South Bank, Brisbane, which is opposite the venue on the corner of Grey Street and 9 Glenelg Street, South Bank. Rydges also has 4 stars. Phone 1300 857 922 or email Reservations_southbank and mention 'Griffith University Government Rate' for special rates on standard rooms.
Other possibilities are set out below. Special rates are subject to availability. All accommodation listed is within 10 to 20 minutes walk of the venues.
5 stars
Conrad Treasury Hotel, Brisbane, top of the Queen Street mall, 130 William Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3306 8888. Mention 'Griffith University Government Rate' for special rates on standard rooms.
Quay West Suites, Brisbane, opposite the botanic gardens on the CBD fringe at 132 Alice Street, phone (07) 3853 6000. Mention 'Griffith University Governement Rate' for special rates on one bedroom apartments.
4 stars
Riverside Hotel, South Bank, 20 Montague Road South Brisbane, phone (07) 3846 0577. Mention 'Griffith University Government Rates' for special rates.
Diana Plaza, 12 Annerly Road Wolloongabba, phone (07) 3391 2911. Mention 'Griffith University Government Rates' for special rates.
3 stars
Hotel Ibis, 27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3237 2333.
Clarion Rendezvous Hotel, 255 Ann Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3001 9888.
Budget hostels
Somewhere To Stay, 45 Brighton Rd, West End, phone (07) 3846 2858 or 1800 812 398.
Tinbilly, 462 George Street, Brisbane City, phone (07) 3238 5888 or 1800 446 646.
Travel
The venue is approximately 30 minutes from the Brisbane airport by taxi or train. Taxis may be booked on 13 2227 (Taxis Australia), 13 1008 (Black and White), 13 1924 (Yellow Cab). There is a taxi rank in Grey Street in front of the Mantra hotel and another in front of the South Brisbane railway station.
Airtrain timetables
The Airtrain runs between the Domestic Airport and South Brisbane approximately every 30 minutes.