9th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference (IOP)
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 23 - 26 June 2011
Pre- and post-conference tours
Visiting Brisbane is like finding yourself in an adventure playground, there is so much to see and do.
Take the time to see the sights and discover Brisbane and beyond. Tourism has been badly affected by the recent floods and cyclone, and many operators have suffered large scale financial losses. Delegates are strongly encouraged to support the state which relies heavily on the tourism industry by injecting some much needed dollars into the Queensland economy in the way of pre- and post-conference touring.
Take the time to explore this lovely city on your own, with your family or a colleague. Take a river cruise along the Brisbane River, a climb on the Story Bridge or visit the Botanical Gardens. Animal lovers can see Australian wildlife up close at Lone Pine or Alma Park Zoo. For the outdoors types, head out to sea on a fishing charter, or set sail on a sailing tour or cruise of Moreton Bay. Also, exploring nearby North Stradbroke and Moreton Island's beaches is a must.
Discover Brisbane's best tours ...
The tours in the following brochure may be booked directly online prior to the IOP conference. To book your tour, simply click on the tour heading in blue writing or the respective hyperlinks for the Gold Coast Theme Park Tickets and the Kookaburra River Queens Cruise.
The Brisbane Visitor Information Centre will be onsite at the conference during peak times at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Delegates can also take this opportunity to book their post-conference tours whilst at IOP if they do not have the opportunity prior.
... or try one of these options!
Sir Thomas Botanic Planetarium and Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Mt Coot-tha
www.ourbrisbane.com/see-and-do/3868803.sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha is Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. The 52 hectare gardens are located seven kilometres from the city centre on Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Entry to the gardens is free. Located with the Gardens is the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. The Planetarium features entertaining and informative programs for children and adults. It contains the Cosmic Skydome, Display Zone, Mini Theatre, Observatory and Planetarium shop.
The Wheel of Brisbane
www.southbankcorporation.com.au/wheel-brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Brisbane City from the heart of Brisbane's cultural, lifestyle and entertainment precinct, The South Bank Parklands. Unrivalled for its view, a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane is an uplifting experience that will take you almost 60 metres above the ground in the safety and comfort of a fully enclosed air conditioned capsule.
CityCycle
Ideally suited to short journeys, Brisbane's CityCycle scheme offers an eco-friendly and cost-efficient travel option. Working on a subscription basis with time usage fees, CityCycle provides registered users with access to bikes from hire stations located across the inner-city suburbs.
CityCat
As much a part of the Brisbane River landscape as the Story Bridge, Brisbane's CityCats (high-speed catamarans) and ferry services take pride of place as the city's sentimental favourite for public transport. With speed and grace, the CityCats cruise the river collecting and dropping off commuters at key city spots like the Eagle Street Pier, South Bank, New Farm Park and Portside. Talk to a local and they'll also tell you that an afternoon spent on the front deck of a CityCat is one of the best value-for-money ways to see the city sights.
South Bank Lifestyle Market
Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, the South Bank Lifestyle Market features an exciting range of arts, craft, home-wares, collectibles, exotic items, designer fashion and much more. The market is an ideal way to find a unique gift, or simply stroll through and enjoy the atmosphere.
MacArthur Museum
www.macarthurmuseumbrisbane.org
Discover Brisbane's wartime heritage as you experience Brisbane at war from 1939-1945, a crucial period in Australia's history. Visit the office of General Douglas MacArthur, Commander in Chief of the Allied Forces in the South West Pacific Area.
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
The Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) are located 150 metres from each other, on the south bank of the Brisbane River. Entrance to both buildings is possible from Stanley Place, and the river front entrance to the Queensland Art Gallery is on Melbourne Street.
Queensland Museum, SouthBank
Queensland Museum is custodian of the state's natural and cultural heritage, caring for more than a million items and specimens in collections that tell the changing story of Queensland.
Five in one card
Brisbane 5 in 1 Card gives you access to five of Brisbane's greatest attractions and adventures for one low price of $145 for adults and only $109 for kids! It's easy...
Plan your Brisbane iVenture itinerary - choose five (5) out of 12 experiences in and around Brisbane! You'll be granted five single ticket entries on your card to Brisbane's best attractions!
Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre
Whether it's tour bookings, events and entertainment information, brochures and maps, or general tourist advice you need, the award-winning Brisbane Visitor Information Centre on the Queen Street Mall has it covered. The centre was recently awarded best Visitor Information and Services at the 2009 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
An additional service of the centre is the Roving Ambassadors. If you need help finding your favourite store on the mall, want advice about where to dine, or want to know what sights to see in Brisbane, then the Roving Ambassadors are the people to talk to. They will help you with whatever question you have. The Roving Ambassadors are located on the Queen Street Mall. To find them just look for the friendly people wearing the accredited blue and yellow 'i' for 'information' symbol on their uniforms.
Visitor Information Centre
Located in the Queens Street Mall located in the Brisbane CBD on Queen Street - between George and Edward Streets.
T +61 7 3006 6290
www.visitbrisbane.com.au
Opening hours
Mon–Thursday: 9am–5.30pm
Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–5pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm
