Venue
- Venue for the conference is Griffith University?s Queensland College of Art, South Bank Campus, Building S05, 226 Grey St, South Bank Q 4101.
- Plenary sessions will be held in the QCA (S05) Central Lecture Theatre. Daily break out sessions will be held in the Webb Centre (S02) and Griffith Graduate Centre (S07) at South Bank.
- Campus location information: South Bank Campus Map (PDF 286kb)
Travel
- QCA is located approximately 30 minutes by train or taxi from the Domestic Airport.
- Taxis can be booked through Yellow Cabs (Phone: 13 19 24), Black and White Cabs (Phone: 13 10 08) or Taxis Australia (Phone: 13 22 27).
- Airtrain services both the International and Domestic Airports, traveling outbound through Eagle Junction, Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, South Brisbane (Rydges) and South Bank stations (Mantra South Bank, Conference venue, Hillcrest Central Apartments (the latter is an approx. 1 km walk)).
- Local train and bus services are handy to QCA. Visit Translink?s website for timetable information.
- South Bank campus parking is strictly limited to university vehicles and emergency services. Nearby South Bank Parklands Underground Carpark has more than 800 spaces, although fees do apply.
Accommodation
Accommodation is the responsibility of delegates and should be arranged directly with the hotel of your choice.
The 'best available' / government rates have been secured with three hotels closest to the venue [for the duration]. Rooms are subject to availability.
Be sure to mention that you are attending the Trans(l)egalite LLAA and LSAANZ Conference when making your reservation:
- Central Hillcrest Apartments, 311 Vulture St, South Brisbane Q 4101. Hotel rooms $102 per night, one bedroom apartments $154 per night. Buffet breakfast $19.50 per person. Phone tollfree 1800 678 659 or +61 7 3846 3000. Email: hillcrest@centralapartmenthotels.com.au
- Mantra South Bank, 161 Grey St, South Brisbane Q 4101. Studio rooms $199 per night, one bedroom apartments $244 per night. Buffet breakfast $22 per person. Phone +61 7 3305 2500 or email: southbankbris.res@mantra.com.au
- Rydges, Cnr Grey and Glenelg Sts, South Bank Q 4101. Standard queen / twin room $229 per night, superior queen / twin room $259 per night. Buffet breakfast $25 per person. Phone +61 7 3364 0808 or email: reservations_southbank@rydges.com. Payment is required 30 days from check in date and is recommended via electronic funds transfer or cheque (payable to Rydges South Bank Hotel); credit card transactions incur a fee.
Alternative accommodation, including budget and hostel?type rooms can also be sourced at www.wotif.com and www.somewheretostay.com.au.
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