Transport information

Brisbane Airport to Brisbane hotels

Brisbane Airport is located approx 16kms (about 10 miles) from the Brisbane city centre. The following services will transport delegates from the airport to their accommodation:

Taxis

Domestic Terminal: Taxis ranks are located at the Qantas and Virgin Blue end of the terminal.
International Terminal: Taxi ranks are available on Arrivals level 2

Two taxi companies service the Brisbane area:

Go to www.brisbaneairport.com.au for more information about airport travel. Approximate travel time from airport to city by cab is 20 minutes/cost $40.

Buses

Coachtrans operates from Brisbane Airport to the city hotels and meets all major flights seven days/week. Transfer costs from Brisbane Airport to/from Brisbane accommodation as at January 2011 are $15.00 (adult) $8.00 (child) $38.00 (family) one way.

For reservations, telephone Coachtrans: phone +61 7 3358 9700, email reservations@coachtrans.com.au or www.coachtrans.com.au.

Airtrain

Airtrain departs frequently from both the domestic and international terminals at Brisbane Airport. Departing every 15 minutes (Monday - Friday), with reduced frequency on weekends. Travel time is approx. 20 minutes. Many Brisbane hotels are within walking distance of the four city stations. A single adult ticket costs $15 one way.

For online bookings visit www.airtrain.com.au, telephone +61 7 3216 3308 or email reservations@airtrain.com.au. Alternatively, a return ticket on the Airtrain will be available for conference delegates at a discounted rate of $15. Delegates need to to print the official letter from Airtrain (see below to download) and hand in at the airport when making your transfers (no need to pre-book).

Car hire

All major car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty, operate in Australia and vehicles may be hired at Brisbane Airport.

Car parking at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

There are 1,500 undercover parking spaces available at the centre, accessed by Merivale and Grey Streets. The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Early bird rates are available: in before 9am and out between 3pm and 6pm.

Driving licence

International driving licences are recognised throughout Australia. Car rental companies ask for a valid driving licence.

Hotel transfers

Most Brisbane hotels provide coach transfers to and from the airport. Just ask the hotel representative when making your reservation. All you need is your flight itinerary.

Public transportation within Brisbane city

One TransLink ticket will take you wherever you want to go on buses, trains and ferries. The CityCat and City Ferry Service operate from 5.30am - 10.30pm daily and an excellent means of exploring the city of Brisbane.

For detailed information regarding any of Brisbane's public transport schedules or fares, telephone 131 230 or visit www.translink.com.au.

The Loop

The Loop is a free Council bus service that circles Brisbane's Central Business District. The Loop stops at several destinations including Central Station, Queen Street Mall, City Botanic Gardens, Riverside Centre, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and King George Square. For a map of this service, visit the Brisbane City website at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

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