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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND |
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Bursting with character, Brisbane is a vibrant city catering to everyone whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Brisbane’s unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world’s most attractive city environments.
Brisbane has a subtropical climate perfect for an outdoor lifestyle. With open parklands and public spaces, world class sporting facilities, cosmopolitan alfresco eateries and the great Brisbane River at its heart, ours is a city that is meant to be enjoyed outdoors.
Visitors and residents can get around the city in the sunshine with the Brisbane River's CityCats. Getting to work or exploring the river can be an enjoyable adventure when you travel along the Brisbane river on high speed catamarans.
Exploring Brisbane's heart is easy. The compact city centre is situated on a single bend of the river, and museums, galleries and heritage buildings are all easily accessible. For a change of pace you can take a river cruise, or perhaps visit one of the wildlife sanctuaries located around the greater Brisbane area.
The hilly streets of Brisbane's inner city suburbs make interesting exploring. Here you'll see examples of Queensland's distinctive architectural style. Many original Queenslander cottages have been renovated to their former glory. After you've built up an appetite walking the hills and terraces, enjoy a coffee or a meal at one of the many inner suburban restaurants and cafes.
Brisbane 's warm evenings are perfect for enjoying the diversity of city nightlife. Live music clubs, bars and discos to suit all tastes can be found across the city. Some of the most popular spots are located in the Riverside quarter, at Caxton Street, and in Fortitude Valley. The Treasury Casino, located in the beautifully restored Treasury Building at the top of Queen Street, is another popular night time venue.
Less than half an hour from the city centre is Moreton Bay and its islands. Here you can enjoy a variety of water sports in a quiet beachside village environment. If you're hankering for surf, the famous beaches and resorts of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts are just over one hour's drive away. The hot summers and clear mild winters make them ideal destinations for visitors all year long. |
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GETTING THERE |
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FLIGHTS
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has been appointed the official travel agency for Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2006. CTM offers the ‘Best Internet & Special fares’ available on Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue. |
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Experience CTM's new 'live' online booking engine offering you:
- All available airfares, on all three airlines, on the one screen!
- Ability to combine different airlines in the one itinerary
- Multiple travellers can be confirmed in a single process (up to 9) with discounted booking fees
Click on the following link to secure your seats www.travelctm.com/bookings
Bookings may also be made directly with CTM Groups consultants via Toll Free number for callers within Australia. Contact us and quote your conference/event name or code GCAP2006:
- Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm (QLD time)
- PH 1800 630 866
- Email groups@travelctm.com
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is highly recommended and covers your conference registration fees and travel costs in the case of unforeseen circumstances. A domestic premium from $57 per person (5 day policy), provides cover for up to $10,000 in cancellation costs. CTM Groups consultants are able to assist with sending the insurance brochure for your perusal (prices subject to confirmation upon booking). |
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VENUE: BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE |
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Corner Merivale and Glenelg Streets,
Brisbane Queensland, 4000
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is a purpose-built, world-class events venue offering superb flexibility and versatility, with its major appeal being its team of personable and professional staff.
Host to an increasing number of high profile international and national conferences and events, the team at the Centre is proud of its track record of success and culture of service excellence. |
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PARKING |
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The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has 1600 car parking spaces available. The car parking costs are listed below. This information is correct at time of printing, however is subject to change without notice.
Early Bird – Monday – Friday – arrive before 9.00am and exit after 6.00pm - $8.00 per day.
Flat Rate all other times: $10 per 24 hours or part thereof. |
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HOW TO GET AROUND |
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Brisbane Airport
Brisbane is easily accessed from international destinations. Brisbane's ultra modern International Airport, located just 13 kilometres from the city and the Centre, operates 24/7 and directly services 26 international destinations each week with further connections to other destinations.
Brisbane 's domestic airport located 15 kilometres from the city and the Centre, is Australia's fastest growing airport and is the gateway to Australia's premier tourist regions servicing all major cities and tourist destinations.
Transport
The following options are available to Game Connect: Asia Pacific delegates to get from the airport:
Shuttle buses
Depart every 30 minutes from 5.30am to 11pm. All bus services meet flight departure and arrival times. If you miss one, just wait half an hour for the next service. Cost $11 per person to CBD hotels. For information call Coachtrans on 07 3238 4700.
Airtrain
The Airtrain is an option for conference delegates with easily carried luggage. Operating every 30 minutes from 5am to 9pm every day, it can be the quickest option. It is only a 22 minute train trip to Central station. A one-way single adult ticket costs just $11 between the airport and the city centre.
Taxi
A taxi will get you to the door of your destination. At Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal, taxi ranks are located at both the Qantas and Virgin Blue ends of the terminal. The taxi rank at the International Terminal is on Arrivals level 2.
All Brisbane taxis have standard taxi meters so you won’t have to worry about being stung by overpriced fares. A fare to the Brisbane CBD is approximately $26 plus a $2 fee for departing taxis only. |
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