Griffith University

Venue

The Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Musicological Societies will take place at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, located within the South Bank parklands. This is the cultural precinct of Brisbane, situated just across the river from the city centre. The Parklands feature seventeen hectares of lush gardens and lawns, the Streets Beach, the magnificent Arbour and promenade, and Little Stanley Street, a bustling strip of cafes, restaurants, bars and boutique retail outlets. South Bank 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.

The conference dinner will follow the Island theme with a dinner at the historic Ship Inn by the Brisbane River, offering delegates a unique dining experience that features beautiful views of the South Bank Parklands.

Brisbane is also the perfect hub for exploring the sunny Southeast of the state, should delegates decide to extend their conference stay. Moreton Bay beckons with its expansive waterways and myriad of islands, as do the white sand and surf beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, with the Great Barrier Reef just beyond.

Accommodation

Closest

• Saville South Bank Brisbane, 161 Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane. The Saville has 4 stars. Phone (07) 3305 2500 or 1300 554 632 (toll-free). Mention Queensland Conservatorium/Islands 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@rydges.com.au and quote source code "Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre" for discount rates on standard rooms.

Other possibilities are set out below. All are within 10 to 20 minutes walk of the venue.

5 stars

• Carlton Crest Hotel Brisbane, King George Square, Corner Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane, phone 1800 777 123.
• Conrad Treasury Hotel Brisbane, top of the Queen Street mall, 130 William Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3306 8888. Mention Queensland Conservatorium/Islands for special rates on deluxe and premier rooms, and breakfast.
• Quay West Suites Brisbane, opposite the botanic gardens on the CBD fringe at 132 Alice Street, phone (07) 3853 6000. Mention Queensland Conservatorium/Islands for special rates. 

4 stars

• Riverside Hotel Southbank, 20 Montague Road South Brisbane, phone (07) 3846 0577. Mention Queensland Conservatorium/Islands for special rates. 
• Westend Central Apartment Hotel, Cnr Melbourne and Edmondstone Street West End, phone 1800 628 300. Mention Queensland Conservatorium/Islands for special rates on one-bedroom standard and deluxe apartments.
• The Manor Apartment Hotel, 289 Queen Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3319 4700

3 stars

• Hotel Ibis, 27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3237 2333.
• Clarion Rendezvous Hotel, 255 Ann Street, Brisbane, phone (07) 3001 9888.
• Hillcrest Central Apartment Hotel, 311 Vulture Street, South Brisbane, phone (07) 3846 3000. **Booked out over conference**

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 opposite the venue in front of the Saville hotel and another in front of the South Brisbane railway station.

• South Bank campus map (PDF 235k)
• Map of Brisbane CBD (PDF 1012k)
• Train from Brisbane airport to city