Griffith University

Venue

The venue for the conference is the Brisbane Convention Centre and the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, 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.

• Detailed map of the South Bank precinct
• Queensland Conservatorium (PDF 54k)
• Brisbane Convention Centre

Brisbane is also the perfect hub for exploring Southeast Queensland, including the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, should delegates decide to extend their conference stay.

• Things to do in Brisbane and South East Queensland

Accommodation

Closest

• Mantra South Bank 161 Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane.
  • The Mantra has 4 stars.
  • Phone (07) 3305 2500 or 1300 554 632 (toll-free).
  • Special Mantra corporate rate for conference participants for studio rooms (and breakfast) subject to availability. Please state you are attending the Griffith University hosted APSTSNetwork Conference 2009
• Rydges South Bank 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@rydges.com.au.

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.
• Quay West Suites, Brisbane, opposite the botanic gardens on the CBD fringe at 132 Alice Street, phone (07) 3853 6000. Mention 'Griffith University Government Rate' for special rates on one bedroom apartments.

4 stars

• Riverside Hotel, South Bank, 20 Montague Road South Brisbane, phone (07) 3846 0577.
• Diana Plaza, 12 Annerley Road Wolloongabba, phone (07) 3391 2911.

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.