It is the responsibility of the delegate to organise their travel and accommodation requirements to attend the conference. It is highly recommended that all travel and accommodation are arranged as soon as possible.

Please ensure you are following the travel and accommodation guidelines for your school/the department.

Discounted accommodation is available at the following hotels which are located a short distance to the conference venue. These hotels are not endorsed by the department and are suggestions only.

Please note rooms will be subject to availability at time of booking and minimum night stay requirements may apply. Discount will not apply on specials. Bookings for these properties can be made via the hotel website, or by contacting the hotel direct. When booking please quote the promo code or special rate below:

HOW TO GET HERE

Air
The Gold Coast Airport is just 20 minutes south of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with regular flights from all capital cities and some Queensland regional centres. Services are provided domestically by Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar, Tigerair and Airnorth, and

Regular bus and shuttle services are available from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach.
For further information please visit www.goldcoastairport.com.au

Road
When traveling southbound from Brisbane (78km) take the Broadbeach Motorway Exit (73) and follow the directions to Broadbeach. Just after the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre turn left at the next set of lights. This will bring you out onto the Gold Coast Highway. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is situated on the next corner on the left , just after Jupiters Casino.

The Gold Coast is accessible by either the Pacific Highway or the inland New England Highway. There are a wide range of coach / bus transfers, taxi and hire car services available from the airports. Stretch and sedan limousines are also an affordable option.

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre's car park entrance is at the northern end of the building, accessible from traffic lights off the Gold Coast Highway and the main driveway off TE Peters Drive.

Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking. A $10 inclusive of GST flat rate is charged for parking at the centre

Public Transport
Local bus, coach, taxi and limousine companies operate regular services to all major attractions, hotel and shopping centres.

To get to and from the Brisbane Airport, the closest train station is Nerang. It is approximately 15 minutes by taxi or you can catch a Surfside bus.

There is a bus stop directly in front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway. There are also taxi and limousine ranks at the main entrance.

Rail transport to Brisbane is accessible via a bus from Jupiters Hotel and Casino.
Night Link Stops at Broadbeach

The Gold Coast's G:link light rail system is a 13-kilometre corridor connecting Griffith University to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centres of Surfers Paradise and Southport.
The service provides an easily-accessible and affordable transport option for patrons and guests, with the Broadbeach North Station conveniently located just metres from the Centre's main entrance.

Services run 7-days a week, approximately every 10 to 15 minutes. The network connects the Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise entertainment and dining precincts to a great diversity of accommodation – every style and budget, from resort accommodation to five-star hotels with a travel time of 10 minutes.

A single trip from Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach costs under $4.00 with a go card or $5.20 for a paper ticket. To plan your journey and view fares visit www.translink.com.au or for more information on the G:link visit http://ridetheg.com.au/

G:link Scheduled Services Guide:

Gold Coast Cabs Phone: 13 10 08 www.gccabs.com.au

Surfside Buslines Phone: (07) 5571 6555

Queensland Rail Phone: 13 16 17 www.qr.com.au

With more than 100 restaurants in the chic Broadbeach precinct, delegates are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options in close proximity to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Relax and unwind at one of the precinct’s multi award-winning restaurants, tempt your tastebuds at the trendy eateries on Oracle Boulevard or simply catch up with friends over coffee at nearby cafes. Indulge in the best of champagne salons, the finest culinary creations by award-winning chefs and a wide variety of casual eateries, gourmet delis, bistros and brasseries all within a short walk of the Centre.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining or a casual catch up with old friends, Broadbeach has successfully created the food lover’s dream escape.

For more information on all the fantastic restaurants in Broadbeach, please visit www.broadbeachgc.com

The AUD $167 million Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) officially opened on 29 June 2004, providing the Gold Coast with its first and Queensland with its third convention centre. Owned by the Queensland Government and managed by the Star Entertainment Group, the GCCEC is conveniently located in the heart of the Gold Coast, and features a main arena, four exhibition halls and meeting rooms catering for 10 to 6,000 people.

It is Australia’s largest regional convention centre, capable of handling corporate and association conferences and meetings, national and international incentives, banquets, exhibitions, concerts, sporting and special events.

Exclusive in size and purpose-designed, the Centre offers state of the art equipment and total wireless technology allowing delegates and visitors to log on to email and the internet from where ever they are in the venue.

The Centre has become renowned for its highly experienced, in-house services which include an on-site Audio Visual team, as well as in-house marketing and public relations support and professional event management.

Whether it’s an intimate meeting for 10 or a large-scale event for thousands, the unique multi-purpose design of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre makes it the perfect choice for events of every size and nature.