BRISBANE MEETING PLANNERS’ GUIDE 2011–2013

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Front cover illustration by James Alley. Inspired by Brisbane’s natural world, our front cover pays tribute to the city’s vitality and abundance of flora and fauna. Along with the cityscape views are sights familiar to the parklands and backyards of Australia’s new world city – golden wattle, hibiscus, jasmine, the Red Backed Fairy Wren and Eastern Yellow Robin.

Welcome to Brisbane With all the credentials of a world-class business events destination, d as Australia’s new world city, Brisban ne is a forward-thinking city powered by innovation, collaboration and opportunity. T vibrancy of Brisbane’s business community The is a combination of its robust economy, positive outlook, creative precincts and entrepreneurial spirit, all of which continue to advance its new world city characteristics. Brisbane’s knowledge-based industries are supported by exceptional research, infrastructure and talent. From renewable energy to clean technology, manufacturing to infrastructure, and food and beverage to digital industries, Brisbane is growing its presence in the global business community. Much of this advancement is the result of Brisbane’s internationally-renowned universities and research communities – providing conference organisers with excellent links to acclaimed thought-leaders and innovators. The progressive city has supported the delivery of an unprecedented $18 billion (AUD) public infrastructure spend to ensure the growth and development of Brisbane is world-class. Brisbane City Council has introduced its Green Heart city-wide environmental initiative to work towards its 2026 target to be carbon neutral and to become Australia’s most sustainable city. This, together with the capital city’s great lifestyle, subtropical climate, friendly disposition, diverse range of accommodation infrastructure, and enticing events and leisure attractions, makes Brisbane the perfect place for meeting planners and conference delegates. Brisbane Marketing is the agency charged with the economic development of the city and its Convention Bureau is committed to attracting world-class conferences and business events to Brisbane. The Convention Bureau is here to work closely with you to make your business event the very best it can be. Brisbane excels at being Australia’s best destination for conferences and meetings and we look forward to welcoming you very soon. Graham Quirk Lord Mayor of Brisbane

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Brisbane Meeting Planners’ Guide 2011–2013 This guide has been prepared for you by Brisbane Marketing – the city’s economic development agency and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council. Powered by innovation, collaboration and opportunity, we create economic and social value for the city and promote Brisbane nationally and internationally as Australia’s new world city. We aspire to be recognised as one of the world’s best multi-disciplined, city-based economic development agencies and are focused on driving long-term economic benefits for local residents and businesses through various business sectors including CBD retail, conventions, export, investment attraction, leisure tourism, major events and study.

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Contents FIND IT HERE BUREAU SERVICES Brisbane Marketing Support Services Case Study Client Feedback

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WHY BRISBANE Brisbane – Australia’s New World City Queensland – Where Australia Shines There’s Nothing Like Australia Business Benefits Transport – In the Air Transport – On the Ground Transport – Eco-options Transport – Other Options Infrastructure Underway Add-Value Events Ten Year Calendar

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KEY INDUSTRIES Global Influence Areas of Excellence The Educational Arena

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Sustainable and Strong Case Study Green Event Checklist

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VENUES AND ACCOMMODATION Venues and Accommodation 45 Venues without Accommodation 46 Venues with Accommodation 47 SUPPORT SERVICES Event Experts Professional Support Services Professional Conference Organisers LEISURE ACTIVITIES Pleasure Pursuits Brisbane – Inside Out Brisbane – Further Afield Moreton Bay and Islands – More to do Scenic Rim – Brisbane’s Rural Backyard Visitor Information Centres Quintessential Queensland Authentic Australia Lay of the Land WINING AND DINING Find the Flavour Cuisine in the City Fortitude Valley Fare Savouring South Bank

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UNIQUE VENUES GUIDE

Disclaimer: The material contained in this guide has been researched, assembled and included with all due care. Brisbane Marketing Pty Ltd shall not be held responsible or liable, however, for any costs, losses, damages, charges and/or expenses incurred or sustained by any party relying on the material contained, incorporated or included in this guide. Advertisements in this guide are the responsibility of the advertiser and neither the publishers nor producers can accept responsibility for the contents or offers made. Information was correct as at April 2011. All editorial, maps and photographs appearing in this guide are strictly protected by copyright. Any unauthorised use of same will result in prosecution. All enquiries should be directed to Brisbane Marketing Pty Ltd.

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Choose a world class airport. Brisbane Airport has been named one of the best privatised airports in the world – leading the way in quality of service, standards and facilities. The airport is ideally located just 12 kilometres from Brisbane City. Operating 24 hours a day, Brisbane Airport is accessible, welcoming and offers the latest in passenger processing to make your journey hassle-free. Brisbane Airport – your event starts here.

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Services

BRISBANE MARKETING Brisbane central business district

Here to help Brisbane Marketing is where you’ll find Brisbane’s best advocates. Smart, hard-working professionals who are dedicated to the city, their clients and the big wide world of business events.

Brisbane Marketing is the city’s economic development agency. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council we work closely with Council and other key stakeholders to support the city’s development and drive economic outcomes across a range of sectors. Business events – spanning the full spectrum from major conferences to customised incentive experiences – are a proven area of success for

Brisbane Marketing. With a dedicated Convention Bureau team and more than 120 collective years of industry experience, we’re able to offer expert skills and professional advice to take meeting planners and conference organisers on an effortless events journey. From sourcing a venue, to connecting with event suppliers, to engaging with government and industry leaders, the team have the know-how to help.

AN AWARD-WINNING FORMULA Brisbane Marketing has been named Queensland’s best Convention Bureau on many occasions and several staff have won Association of Australian Convention Bureaux’ staff scholarships.

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SUPPORT SERVICES

AT A GLANCE BID PREPARATION The perfect pitch REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Quotes and costings

FAMILIARISATIONS See the city in style

DELEGATE BOOSTING Following through

PRE AND POST TOURS

EXPERT ADVICE

Ideas for itineraries

PARTNER PROGRAMS Must-sees for mates

Free assistance

VALUE-ADD EXTRAS

Hands-on help that makes event organisation effortless

Merchandise and more

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Need to find a venue? Trying to source a caterer? Want to join a familiarisation? Head to meetinbrisbane.com.au

ONLINE TOOLS Quick and easy Find a venue and source a quote at meetinbrisbane.com.au

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Must-have merchandise Brisbane brand toolkit Photos, films and more

Brisbane postcards Customised for conferences

Great gift ideas Souvenir suggestions and sources

Brisbane Inside Out Guide Info for the traveller

Clip-on koalas Pocket-size furry fun

Portable display stands For pre-event presentations

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CASE STUDY: International Pulse Trade and Industry Confederation Convention

REAL RESULTS Exceeding expectations 200 delegates up on the previous year

Host organisation: Confédération Internationale du Commerce et de l’Industrie des Légumes Secs (CICILS IPTIC) Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central Delegates: 800 from 42 countries Dates: 1–4 May 2010 Economic value: More than $1.6 million (AUD)

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Event profile

Destination

The International Pulse Trade and Industry Confederation Convention is one of the biggest international events specific to the world pulse industry. Held every year, the convention brings together leading international speakers and industry representatives including producers, exporters, importers and brokers for networking opportunities and an in-depth review of current global trends.

Australia is one of the world’s biggest pulse exporting countries and Brisbane Marketing worked with Pulse Australia (the peak national body which represents all sectors of the pulse industry in Australia) and the Confédération Internationale du Commerce et de l’Industrie des Légumes Secs (CICILS IPTIC) to help secure the event for the city.

Pulses – an Australian export

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS “The best CICILS convention ever.” Pulse Australia, Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Gibson

High points While the strong line-up of keynote speakers including Nobel Prize winner Dr Mark Howden (2007 joint winner with Al Gore and others from the International Panel on Climate Change) provided delegates with valuable insights into current industry trends, the convention also provided delegates with the opportunity to enjoy a range of pre and post tours designed to make the most of local recreational activities.

Amongst the optional tours, delegates had the chance to see native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos, visit the famed Great Barrier Reef and experience Australia’s unique and engaging style of hospitality.

Marketing’s assistance was crucial – helping with everything from finding the conference venue and gala event locations, to organising contacts for delegate gifts and pre and post tours, to arranging staff for information desks.

Outcomes The conference exceeded expectations – securing 200 more delegates than the previous event. In summing up, Pulse Australia Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Gibson said Brisbane

“The understanding, attention to detail, unbelievable reliability and level of support, seemingly 24-hours a day, resulted in us managing to put on the best CICILS convention ever,” he said.

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CLIENT FEEDBACK

Delegates – Icograda Design Week

“A great destination.” Dr Chloe Schauble, Organising Committee Coordinator 29th Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation (February 2009)

“A beautiful city.” Delegate Be Active Conference (October 2009)

“As a result of Brisbane Marketing’s committed support CRVA was able to undertake its largest ever delegate boosting campaign, generating spectacular success.” Ben Yates, Chief Executive Officer, Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia 2010 CRVA National Conference (March 2010)

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“Our delegates’ experience was made memorable in no small measure because of the professional, capable and empathetic way in which Brisbane Marketing goes about its business.” Gavin Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Pulse Australia International Pulse Trade and Industry Confederation Convention (May 2010)

“We received excellent support from Brisbane Marketing during our bid to hold the congress.” Professor Roger Swift, President, International Union of Soil Science 19th World Congress of Soil Science (August 2010)

“Brisbane is a meeting place where the East connects with the West. It is also a fantastic travel destination showcasing the best of Australia.” Michal Steckiw, Projects Manager, Icograda Design Weeks International Council of Graphic Design Associations Design Week (October 2010)

“The delegate boosting support from Brisbane Marketing’s Convention Bureau helped us maximise delegate numbers.” Louise Azzopardi, Event Manager, WLA 2010 World Lottery Association 2010 Convention and Trade Show (October 2010)

BRISBANE – AUSTRALIA’S NEW WORLD CITY DYNAMIC Population pacesetter

MULTICULTURAL

A growth capital going from 2 million now to 3.96 million by 2056

International sophistication 16 per cent of households speak a foreign language at home

Brisbane and beyond

Energised, enterprising and self-assured An enabler of innovation and enterprise, art and culture, Brisbane is a dynamic city with a youthful vibe, an alfresco lifestyle and a warm and welcoming climate.

Acclaimed as an economic powerhouse and a city of opportunity, Brisbane is making its mark as Australia’s new world city. Uniquely positioned on the global stage as a burgeoning hub of innovation, industry, research and development, the city offers an exceptional environment for business events. Led by international thought-leaders, debates and discussion are encouraged, networks are forged and legacies are created. Event facilities are

second-to-none, service suppliers excel in all areas and the city brings a strong collaborative spirit to the business of business events. Across all corners of Brisbane’s business events community there’s a genuine sense of unity. We call it Team Brisbane – a typically Brisbane way of doing business that sees operators working together as partners with a big picture approach that delivers the best results for clients.

TEAM BRISBANE An attitude that sets us apart from all other Convention Bureaux. A collaborative, new world way of doing business. Because we’re better together.

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QUEENSLAND – WHERE AUSTRALIA SHINES

Fresh, friendly and forwardthinking From white sandy beaches to red desert reaches, Queensland is a state of contrasts. City, coast or country it’s got what you need to build a great business event.

Best known as the home of iconic tourism destinations like the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and Fraser Island, Queensland is a state blessed by both beauty and bounty. Held fast in the hearts of many Australians as their favourite holiday destination, Queensland is also a state rich in resources, talent and innovation. In the last two decades Queensland’s population has almost doubled and the economy has powered ahead to outpace all other

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Australian states. The close proximity to the Asia-Pacific region and the size and diversity of the state’s resources sector uniquely positions Queensland on the global map. Fuelled by this energy and sense of opportunity and bolstered by Queensland’s relaxed, outdoor lifestyle and easy access to iconic destinations, business events thrive.

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA

Coastal Queensland

Unique, authentic and inspiring A young nation founded on ancient land. A place of beauty rich and rare that inspires creative thinking, fresh endeavours and great adventures.

Proudly claiming its title as the world’s smallest continent and largest island, Australia is one of the truly iconic travel destinations. Renowned as the home of colourful characters, unique wildlife and scenic wonders like the awe-inspiring Uluru, Australia is equally renowned as a serious place in which to do business. During the 2010 global financial crisis Australia maintained strong growth, outpacing all other advanced economies and securing praise from the International

Monetary Fund for its future prospects. Along with its economic credentials, the country has produced 13 Nobel Laureates and given the world ground-breaking innovations such as the black-box flight recorder, electronic pacemaker and wireless networking technology. World-class infrastructure, sophisticated facilities and a highly-skilled workforce add further force to the country’s ability to deliver exceptional business events.

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BUSINESS BENEFITS

COST COMPARISONS

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Source: Runzheimer Guide to Daily Travel Prices; travel.runzheimer.com; February 2011 (Average total expenditure per diem AUD including three meals and business class corporate accommodation)

Ten top decision-drivers Whether your conferencing decisions are driven by dollars, destination or something else entirely, Brisbane ticks all the must-have boxes. Australia’s new world city is …

Cost-effective

Well-equipped

The Runzheimer Guide to Daily Travel Prices rates Brisbane as one of the world’s lowest cost meeting destinations; consistently more affordable than other Asia-Pacific destinations.

With world-class venues like the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, a diverse accommodation offer of 13,000 guest rooms*, and exceptional transport and city infrastructure, Brisbane offers first-class event facilities.

Innovative Many global knowledge-leaders call Brisbane home and ground-breaking discoveries such as Ian Frazer’s cervical cancer vaccine have emerged out of Brisbane’s universities and research and development community.

Accessible Brisbane Airport is consistently recognised as Australia’s best and one of the world’s finest; offering exceptional facilities, more than 3,300 flights per week and connections to major international travel hubs.

*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics; Tourist Accommodation; December 2010 (Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with five or more rooms)

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CLIMATE CONDITIONS With a climate that attracts visitors from around the world, Brisbane offers 12 months of great conditions ideally suited to the city’s alfresco lifestyle.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Australia’s most awarded venue

Inner-city Brisbane

Eco-friendly

Friendly

Playful

Home to Australia’s first dedicated ecosciences precinct and guided by sustainably focused government leadership, Brisbane is working to become Australia’s most sustainable city; plans are in place for the city to be carbon neutral by 2026.

With a strong sense of community and a subtropical environment in which to live, the people of Brisbane are optimistic and outgoing, warm and welcoming; the city offers an authentic Australian experience for visiting delegates.

Unofficially known as Australia’s outdoors and active capital, Brisbane offers visitors a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities; from art galleries to river kayaking to koala cuddling, the city is an all round engaging experience.

Compact

Helpful

Inner-city pedestrian malls, an easy-to-follow grid system of city streets and a dedicated network of walking paths makes for a compact city centre; one that delivers quick and easy access to key venues.

Brisbane Marketing – the city’s best advocate and leading champion of Team Brisbane – offers free, independent advice and hands-on assistance to meeting planners and event organisers. Put simply, we’re here to help and it’s our job to make your event effortless.

Successful Brisbane has great standing as a business events destination; a reputation founded on delivering successful conferences such as the International Pulse Trade and Industry Confederation Convention 2010. (See case study on pages 6–7.)

Average maximum temperature across the year: 25.4˚C Average minimum temperature across the year: 15.7˚C Average daily hours of sunshine across the year: 7.9 hours Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

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TRANSPORT – IN THE AIR

THE AIRPORT AT A GLANCE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED One of the best privatised airports in the world CURFEW FREE 24/7 operations 15.5 MILLION DOMESTIC PASSENGERS Travelled through Brisbane Airport in 2010 4.2 MILLION INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS Travelled through Brisbane Airport in 2010 2,781 WEEKLY Aircraft movements at the Domestic Terminal 527 WEEKLY Aircraft movements at the International Terminal 420 ON-SITE BUSINESSES Working across a wide range of industries

Land on your feet in Brisbane Acclaimed as Australia’s best airport for quality of service, Brisbane Airport provides effortless access to Australia, Asia, America and beyond.

Frequent flights

Future developments

Conveniently located just 20 minutes and 12 kilometres from the city centre, Brisbane Airport manages more than 3,300 flights per week and in excess of 19.7 million passengers per year. Serviced by 33 airlines (including 31 direct international destinations), Brisbane Airport offers global connections via travel hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Dallas and Dubai.

Already a world-class facility, Brisbane Airport will continue to go from strength-to-strength in the years ahead as billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure and improvement works are implemented.

On the domestic front, flights from Brisbane Airport cover 44 destinations that span all corners of the country.

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Designed to meet ongoing growth in the region, the works will enhance the existing airport precinct over the next two decades through the construction of a new parallel runway, expansion of the Domestic Terminal and development of aviationrelated industry precincts.

bne.com.au For more information call (+61 7) 3406 3000 or email [email protected]

Brisbane Airport

GLOBALLY CONNECTED

AUSTRALIA’S BEST Acclaimed and applauded Ranked by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission as Australia’s best airport for quality of service for seven years running

On-site assistance Offering the ultimate in convenience, Brisbane Airport hosts Visitor Information Centres at both its International and Domestic Terminals. The centres can be found in the arrivals hall of the International Terminal and on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal. Both centres offer travellers easy access to a comprehensive range of information and booking services.

19.7 million The number of passengers who travelled through Brisbane Airport in 2010

In addition, the Brisbane Airport Ambassador program is an initiative specifically designed to welcome travellers and provide visitors with an effortless airport experience. For more information visit southernqueensland.com.au or call (+61 7) 3406 3190. To and from transport Airtrain – celebrated as Australia’s first dedicated rail link for airport patrons – provides travellers with a convenient pre and post-flight transfer option. The 20 minute service runs every 15 minutes in peak

hours, stopping at the International and Domestic Terminals and five inner-city stations. In addition to the Airtrain, Brisbane Airport presents easy on-the-ground transfer alternatives in the form of taxis, car hire, city and coast coach services and interterminal buses. For more information visit airtrain.com.au or call (+61 7) 3216 3308. Disclaimer: All details and statistics current as at April 2011.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS All international travellers must present a valid and approved travel document (generally a passport) and a visa to enter Australia. Free visa advice and assistance is available through the Australian Government’s International Event Coordinator Network. Find out more at immig.gov.au

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TRANSPORT – ON THE GROUND AUSTRALIA’S NEW WORLD CITY

Tickets and timetables with TransLink Brisbane’s fully-integrated public transport and ticketing system provides effortless options for travelling around the city and surrounds. Grab a go card and get out and about.

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Tickets

Bus services

The TransLink go card – Brisbane’s most common and convenient public transport payment option – is a pre-purchased electronic travel card that operates on a “touch-on touch-off” system on all TransLink bus, train and ferry services. Go cards can be purchased at hundreds of retail locations across South-East Queensland and at train station ticket offices, online or by calling 13 12 30. As an alternative, single paper tickets can be purchased from fare machines, on board most buses and ferries and at train station ticket offices.

TransLink’s modern fleet of buses connect all corners of the city and key community spots such as shopping centres, train stations and ferry terminals. Special services to note include the: free Loop buses which service the central business district and Spring Hill precinct Monday-to-Friday during business hours; and the CityGlider (go card only) buses – a high frequency service which links the inner-city suburbs with other services including NightLink. NightLink buses are late night services for Friday and Saturday nights.

translink.com.au 13 12 30 or (+61 7) 3215 5000 for international callers

CityCat cruising the Brisbane River

Train services

CityCat and ferry services

Plan your journey

Brisbane’s rail network provides effortless access to key destinations including the city heart, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and South Bank. Beyond Brisbane, coastal destinations and attractions such as Dreamworld | WhiteWater World and Australia Zoo are also serviced through the rail network and dedicated bus connections.

A beloved part of the Brisbane River landscape, Brisbane’s CityCats (high-speed catamarans) and ferry services take pride of place as the city’s sentimental favourite for public transport. With smooth speed, the CityCats cruise the river collecting and dropping off commuters at key city spots like the Eagle Street Pier, South Bank and New Farm Park. 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.

To find up-to-the-minute service and timetable information or to access an online journey planner head to translink.com.au or visit the new mobile site at mobile.translink.com.au Tailored travel for your delegates Speak to a conference and special events travel specialist who can advise you about tailored travel passes or go cards for your delegates. Simply contact TransLink on 13 12 30 – 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Callers from outside of Australia, dial (+61 7) 3215 5000.

Need more on-the-ground information? Head to the Transport Information Centre in King George Square (near Ann Street) or chat to one of the friendly TransLink staff at the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre in the Queen Street Mall.

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TRANSPORT – ECO-OPTIONS

Inner-city cycling

Green ways to get around From strolling to cycling, the green options for getting out and about are plentiful in Brisbane. Embrace the outdoors with these earth-friendly alternatives.

Step it out For locals and visitors alike, Brisbane’s compact city centre makes short work of accessing key sites. An extensive network of pedestrian paths, boardwalks and bridges spans the city, and popular urban villages like South Bank (site of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) and Fortitude Valley are all easy walking distance of the city centre. City cycling Ideally suited to short journeys, Brisbane’s CityCycle scheme offers an eco-friendly and cost-efficient travel option.

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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. Pedal power Combining eco-sensibilities with a sense of fun, Brisbane’s Green Cabs (pedicabs) offer a quick and cash-friendly way to get from A to B in the inner-city. Operating on weekends and during special events, the pedicabs primarily service the central business district and the neighbouring precincts of South Bank, West End and Fortitude Valley.

TRANSPORT – OTHER OPTIONS

On the trail of transport For those times when pavement pounding or public transport doesn’t fit the bill, there are other city travel alternatives. By road or river there’s a hire option to suit.

Boat hire

Coach hire

With the Brisbane River being a leading presence on the local landscape, it’s no surprise that boat travel is a popular transport option. From corporate cruises to team building adventures on inflatable rides, Brisbane’s river-based travel offers a unique experience and travel solution.

For large group transfers and pre and post touring excursions, Brisbane’s coach companies are a ready and reliable option that deliver service with a smile and effortless convenience.

Car hire For complete freedom of movement, car hire is a great option. Whether you choose to go corporate, Kombi or chauffeured, Brisbane’s car hire companies cover all bases.

Taxis Always a popular option, Brisbane is well-serviced by Black & White Cabs and the Yellow Cab Co. Taxi ranks are located across the city and on Friday and Saturday nights discounted NightLink FlatFare taxi services run from selected taxi ranks.

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INFRASTRUCTURE UNDERWAY

Building for the future With a progressive attitude and long-term commitment to infrastructure delivery, Brisbane is expanding its business events offer and bringing to life plans for new venues and hotels.

Brisbane Airport Set to be completed over the next two decades, the Brisbane Airport Corporation has embarked on a major infrastructure program and improvement works. Works to be undertaken as part of the 2009 Brisbane Airport Master Plan include the construction of a new parallel runway, expansion of the Domestic Terminal and development of aviationrelated industry precincts. Brisbane City Hall Built in the 1920s, Brisbane City Hall is one of the most recognisable architectural symbols of Brisbane; a historically significant place of civic pride and community meetings. Following its closure in January 2010 and

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the completion of a three-year restoration project, this iconic building will emerge to reclaim its place as one of Brisbane’s most popular inner-city venues for conferences and special events. Brisbane Racing Club Taking direction from the Brisbane Racing Club’s Master Plan, the Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses will undergo a $1.2 billion (AUD) redevelopment over the next 15 to 20 years. Designed to deliver first-class racing facilities, the redevelopment will also create a new mixed-use precinct of community and commercial spaces.

BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE ON GREY STREET This $130 million (AUD) expansion adds five new levels of boutique meeting and event space to the Centre’s internationally-acclaimed facilities.

Brisbane central business district

Novotel Hotel Scheduled to start construction in mid-2011 and due for completion in late 2012, the new 4 star Novotel Hotel will deliver an additional 290 rooms to Brisbane’s accommodation offer. Located in the heart of inner-city Brisbane, the 4 star property will expand Novotel’s presence in the city to three properties and span 27 levels including all-day dining and bar areas. RNA Showgrounds Beloved as the site of Brisbane’s annual show – Queensland’s largest annual event – the RNA Showgrounds will be transformed over the coming years into a vibrant lifestyle precinct featuring world-class

event facilities, retail, residential and commercial space and park areas. It’s envisioned that the $2.9 billion (AUD) program of redevelopment works – which commenced in 2010 – will be finalised by 2025. Southpoint Building on the growth of Brisbane’s urban village vibe, the Southpoint development is bringing a new level of interest to South Bank. Located above South Bank rail station and acclaimed as Brisbane’s first transitoriented development, the $650 million (AUD) project spans everything from retail to residential spaces, boutique cinema to boutique hotel.

Treasury Casino & Hotel Treasury Casino & Hotel is set to expand its presence in Brisbane with plans for a $260 million (AUD) investment that will see upgrades to accommodation and facilities in the existing property. Also in the pipeline is construction of a new 400 room 5 star hotel, forecast to include an events centre, high-end spa, four restaurants and a nightclub. Image courtesy of Stefan Jannides.

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE $134 billion (AUD) worth of infrastructure investment has been identified for Brisbane and the surrounding region – the largest public infrastructure spending initiative in Australian history.

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ADD-VALUE EVENTS

Calendar dates to consult From film to fashion, sport to symphonies, Brisbane has a vibrant schedule of special events that fill the city with their festive vibe and add value to coinciding conferences.

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Cast your eye over Brisbane’s recent special events calendar and you’ll find an impressive who’s who of exclusive events that have secured international attention. In the last few years the city has delivered one cultural coup after another: Australia’s first major exhibition of works by international art icon Andy Warhol; Picasso & his collection – an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s personal art collection, shown for the first time outside of Europe; American Impressionism and Realism – a landmark exhibition featuring acclaimed works from New

York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Paris Opera Ballet – in their only international performances of 2009; Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future – a celebrated collection of couture including gowns worn by style icons such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; and the Ballet Nacional de Cuba’s showcase production of Don Quixote.

For up-to-the-minute information on events and entertainment in Australia’s new world city head to brisbanemarketing.com.au

Easton Pearson parade – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival

Alongside the one-off international exclusives, Brisbane hosts a lively program of annual festivals and events. For the meeting planner, this wide and varied special events calendar creates unique opportunities to expand and enliven the conference program. Inspiration awaits in this sample selection of annual events. Brisbane International Positioned on the calendar as the first event of the Australian Open Series and an integral part of the city’s summer season, the Brisbane International

consistently delivers the big names of tennis for searing on-court action. Brisbane Festival Beloved as the city’s favourite festival and home of the fantastic Riverfire fireworks extravaganza, the Brisbane Festival embraces the city across the month of September with a vibrant program of events that celebrate art, life and community. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) Acclaimed as Queensland’s premier fashion event, MBFF delivers an elegant week of

frocks, fashion parades, glitz and glamour. Featuring local, national and international design talent, the consumerdriven festival secures around 20,000 attendees each year. St George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) Each year BIFF brings to Brisbane a jam-packed program of cinematic excellence and the latest and greatest in world film. From animation to arthouse, BIFF celebrates the art of filmmaking.

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A hub for ideas and innovation As a growth city with a competitive business base, Brisbane has a diverse and prosperous economy built on an easy balance of traditional industries and emerging knowledgebased sectors.

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CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES Ecosciences precinct Home to Australia’s first dedicated ecosciences precinct

Clean technologies Brisbane is well-placed to capitalise on the world’s growing demand for energy and emerge as a global leader in energy innovation. Guided by sustainably focused governments and world-renowned universities and research institutions, Brisbane is establishing its credentials as a leader in the innovation of clean technologies. The rapid growth in the region’s population has resulted in the emergence of several greenfield developments, providing opportunities for clean tech incubation and integration, demonstration projects and large-scale renewable energy projects.

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Alongside these developments, Brisbane’s ecosciences precinct stands out as Australia’s first centre dedicated to solving some of the country’s biggest environmental issues. Home to a critical mass of scientists, the precinct is positioning Queensland at the forefront of climate change and environmental research, opening the door for Queensland to export sustainability knowledge and services to the Asia-Pacific region.

Digital industries Queensland’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry directly employs more than 77,000 people in over 5,600 businesses, with estimated revenues in excess of $23.6 billion (AUD). Brisbane and the South-East Queensland region are the base for more than 80 per cent of these companies, with over 70 per cent of the Queensland industry directly involved in either software development or the provision of ICT services. Many influential ICT multinationals such as IBM, Boeing, Red Hat and SAP are located in Brisbane.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Health and food sciences precinct Advancing biosecurity, healthcare, food and nutrition research

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Interactive entertainment

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Sustainable clean energy

Food and beverage The food and beverage sector is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, employing more than 200,000 people. Within Brisbane, key food and beverage sectors include ingredients, meat processing, beverages, seafood and ready-to-eat. Notably, the region’s growing consumer market, skilled workforce, lower operational costs and excellent infrastructure has attracted companies such as Arnotts (Campbell Soup Company), Coca-Cola Amatil, Kerry Ingredients, Schweppes, Smiths Snackfoods (PepsiCo), Swift Australia and Tate and Lyle.

Brisbane also distinguishes itself in this arena as the home of Australia’s first health and food sciences precinct – a dynamic hub of scientific research designed to foster collaboration between researchers working in the areas of biosecurity, healthcare, food safety and food technology. Infrastructure Across South-East Queensland, economic and population growth are driving the need for new infrastructure. The world’s growing demand for Queensland’s resources – coal, bauxite, zinc and copper – is generating

a need to upgrade port facilities, rail links, roads and energy networks to capitalise on emerging opportunities. In line with this, the Queensland Government has committed more than $134 billion (AUD) to planning and delivering infrastructure projects to secure the state’s prosperity and lifestyle, with the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2010–2031 detailing future investment in transport, water, energy development, information and communication technology, and social and community infrastructure.

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MEDICAL WORLD FIRSTS Brisbane-based immunologist and 2006 Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer, developed the world’s first cervical cancer vaccine. The research for Professor Frazer’s vaccine – sold worldwide under the brand names of Gardasil and Cervarix – all took place in Queensland.

INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING

Port of Brisbane

Queensland Manufacturing Institute Supporting the sector through research and development, and training

LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION Australia TradeCoast The largest and fastest growing industry and trade precinct in the country

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Sixty per cent of all mining software used globally is developed in Australia and the world’s leading software and specialist services provider to the international mining industry – Mincom – is headquartered in Brisbane.

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THE EDUCATIONAL ARENA

The University of Queensland

A thirst for knowledge Brisbane draws great strength from its tertiary education sector, boasting three worldclass universities each recognised for the quality of its graduates and its research and development initiatives.

Griffith University Regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most influential universities, Griffith University is renowned for its global perspective and world-class research centres which are breaking new ground in drug discoveries, health, environment and social sciences. Queensland University of Technology With over 40,000 students and a reputation as “a university for the real world,” the Queensland University of Technology is the largest

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provider of bachelor degree graduates into the Australian workforce and a growing leader in innovative areas of research and development. The University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) is consistently rated as one of the world’s best. With a strong investment in research and development and state-of-the-art facilities, UQ ranks first amongst Australian universities for license income, value of equity holdings and invention disclosures, new Australian patents and active start-up companies.

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SUSTAINABLE AND STRONG

City Botanic Gardens

A city with a green heart Home to more than 1,820 parks and reserves, 720 kilometres of waterways, a coastal marine sanctuary and a diverse range of native wildlife, Brisbane is easily Australia’s most biologically diverse capital.

Under the leadership of Brisbane City Council, Brisbane is fast-tracking its way forward to a green future. Council’s Green Heart initiative – which sees business, industry, community and all levels of government uniting to improve energy and water efficiencies and make meaningful cuts in greenhouse emissions – will see Brisbane become Australia’s most sustainable city and a carbon neutral destination by 2026.

Alongside this, the city is securing a name for itself as a hotbed for climate change research and innovations in sustainable clean energy. The local energy sector is evolving towards a broader mix of industries and gaining international cachet; in 2010, Abengoa Solar – a Spanish global leader in solar power – chose Brisbane as the site of its first Australian office. Adding to the growing environmental kudos is Brisbane’s new ecosciences precinct – a collaborative working environment that is setting the platform for climate change research.

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CASE STUDY: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cooking with the community Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) believes community and social values to be mainstream values, fundamental to business principles. BCEC commits to a strong Corporate Social Responsibility agenda, the centrepiece of which is a very active Community Engagement Program. A staff-led Community Cabinet is the strategic driver of the Centre’s wide-ranging calendar of community engagement activities, the most popular of which in 2010 was the Cooking with the Community project.

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BCEC partners with West End Community House West End Community House (WECH) provides shelter to marginalised people and a connection to much-needed services, through its Community Development and Housing Support Programs. BCEC enjoys an ongoing relationship with WECH on a number of levels. “The Cooking School of Hard Knocks,” as it was called by those who attended, was born out of a discussion between members of the Centre’s Community Cabinet including Executive Chef Martin Latter and

Kat Ogilvie, a community development worker at West End Community House. Objective The goal of this program was to teach participants – clients of WECH – useful living skills and hopefully improve their quality of life through basic nutrition and cooking classes. “We wanted to do something that would really make a difference,” says Executive Chef, Martin Latter who is usually more at home overseeing a banquet for 2,000 or more guests.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is committed to being a world leader in sustainable business practices. Along with its Community Engagement Program initiatives, the Centre delivers strong environmental credentials including Earth Check silver certification and International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) Quality Standards Gold certification.

Cooking with the Community project – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Implementation

Outcome

Every Wednesday for six weeks the small group would make their way from the House to the kitchens of BCEC where Martin and his team were waiting with their tools of trade. Dubbed the “Cooks of Hard Knocks,” participants in the course threw themselves into a program of learning about the benefits of healthy eating, affordable menus and shopping choices. The group learnt about different cuts of meat, use of fresh seasonal produce, how to cook low cost one pot meals on basic equipment and appliances, and how to interpret the maze of food labelling. Each session finished with the group tasting what they had prepared and cooked.

The final cooking class in the Centre’s restaurant kitchen saw the enthusiastic cooks demonstrating their newly found confidence and skills by cooking fresh tomato concasse for pasta dishes and meatballs, stir fry chilli chicken and one step beef curry – all under the watchful eyes of their teachers. “All the feedback from the group has been overwhelmingly positive,” reports Kat Ogilvie from WECH. “It was great from our point of view because it gave some of our disadvantaged people the chance to learn new cooking skills and help improve their self-esteem and confidence.”

There were health benefits too she said with a couple of the participants with diabetes finding the emphasis on fresh food beneficial. Martin Latter’s view was equally enthusiastic. “To have the opportunity to share my knowledge and skills, to educate a group of people to change their way of thinking and to be able to demonstrate how to access cheaper, healthier, fresher food was wonderful – it was clearly one of the best things I have ever done,” he says. Footnote: BCEC is considering ways of enhancing and developing the program in the future.

And of the participants: “Thank you for a fantastic cooking class that has helped us gain new skills. We all had a great time trying new foods and look forward to using these skills in our kitchens.” “Like the company of the cooking staff, we felt very comfortable with them – wished it could have lasted longer than six weeks.”

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GREEN EVENT CHECKLIST Planning and policies ■ Prepare a written environmental policy for your event that can be shared with suppliers, delegates and speakers. ■ Estimate the total carbon footprint and plan to offset the carbon emissions produced at the event. Detail this in your costing so it is clear to the client.

■ Choose venues that have environmental accreditation, for example Green Star ratings or Green Globe accreditation.

■ Where possible, use bulk dispensers for sugar, salt, condiments and sauces. Avoid individually wrapped sweets.

■ Consider venues that use as much natural light and natural ventilation as possible.

■ Ask delegates to sign up for the meals in advance to avoid food wastage.

■ Find out if the venue is taking steps to improve or establish its accreditation.

■ Allow attendees to pre-select a meal size, offering smaller meals options.

Printed material and information ■ Look at past event energy use and wastage and find ways of reducing this. Track your results after the event.

■ Ensure the venue has good waste reduction procedures and uses biodegradable supplies.

■ Plan your event precisely (looking at numbers, duration, size of venue and number of rooms required) then select the right venue to fit, so you use minimum energy and resources.

■ Ensure the venue supplies separate bins for delegates to be active recyclers.

■ Ensure your tender clearly states your commitment to the environment and request all respondents outline their policies. ■ Establish a policy that encourages all suppliers to submit proposals and quotes electronically. ■ In all communications with exhibitors and contractors request that waste and packaging be reduced.

Travel selection ■ Consider using airlines with offset programs. ■ Travel with companies that are implementing green policies. ■ Fly visitors by the shortest route possible, not just the most affordable. ■ Choose a venue that is easily accessible by public transport or by foot.

■ Use or recommend hotels within walking distance of the venue and with proactive waste, water and energy management practices.

Power and water supply ■ Ensure toilet suppliers are using grey water and correctly dispose of black water. ■ Ensure all equipment, in particular in exhibitions, is turned off at night.

■ Collect and reuse name badges. ■ Offer electronic registration and market electronically via website and email. ■ Use recycled paper (post-consumer waste) and print on both sides using vegetable inks. ■ Offer all relevant information, presentations, papers and weblinks via electronic media. ■ Consider requesting delegates bring their own pens and notepads. ■ Consider using SMS to give seating and registration details.

Waste reduction and recycling ■ Consider limiting air-conditioning at venues during the set-up and pack-down phase. ■ Investigate alternatives to airconditioning during the event. ■ Hold the event during the day to utilise natural light and reduce power consumption. ■ Ensure suppliers use modern, energy efficient technology.

■ Reduce waste by keeping track of attendance and tailoring supplies and food according to final numbers. ■ Make informed purchasing decisions and support use of recycled and biodegradable materials. ■ Encourage delegates to separate waste. ■ Reduce use of gift bags or satchels.

■ Accurately monitor the number of delegates needing transport at each stage of the event and match this to the transport vehicle size.

Food and beverages

■ Ensure excess food is donated to charity or composted.

■ Ask to see the green policy of the hotel or caterer.

■ Ensure non-toxic cleaning materials are used at the venue.

■ Promote and support public transport use.

■ Aim to reduce food miles by using local rather than imported food and beverage supplies.

■ Create incentives for suppliers to return excess or unused products.

■ Use delegate shuttles and where possible use hybrid vehicles. ■ Consider bike use by providing bike racks and a bike Concierge. ■ Reduce site inspections and use local scouts to gather information. ■ Offset carbon emissions for transport.

■ Plan menus using in-season, fresh, local, organic food.

■ Educate delegates about how they can assist to reduce waste.

Activities ■ Request fair trade food suppliers. ■ Include a larger number of vegetarian options and advise delegates of these options.

■ Plan to include sessions on relevant environmental issues. ■ Offer off-site activities that are nature-based with minimal environmental impact.

Venue selection

■ Select fish from sustainable fish supplies.

■ Give preference to venues with a sound environmental policy.

■ Avoid unnecessary packaging and plastic bags.

■ Suggest a community activity for delegates that helps restore the environment.

■ Work with the venue to ensure lights and air-conditioning are switched off when not in use.

■ Ask caterers to provide reusable tablecloths, crockery and cutlery.

■ Give an eco-friendly award to the greenest exhibitor.

■ Where appropriate, limit use of imported and bottled water.

Source: Tourism Australia.

■ Consider venues that use 100 per cent accredited GreenPower and that can be accessed by public transport.

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Accommodation

■ Use new media and electronic technology to reduce paper use.

■ Use water glasses plus jugs with tap water.

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VENUES AND ACCOMMODATION

Gallery of Modern Art

Ballrooms, boardrooms and bedrooms Big and bold, indoors and intimate, or outdoors and epic, Brisbane has the venues to fit every event and occasion, plus a fine selection of places for the sanctuary of sleep.

Across the city, Brisbane offers an unequalled selection of venues that specialise in staging world-class events. From the internationallyrecognised Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre with its outstanding reputation for hosting major congresses, to the unique industrial-style event spaces of the Brisbane Powerhouse, the city offers meeting planners and conference organisers great depth and diversity of choices.

Alongside that, Brisbane offers exceptional accommodation options – many with the added convenience of in-house conference facilities. Spanning everything from boutique 5 star hotels to backpacker lodges, the city can cater to groups of all sizes with its 37,000 beds and 13,000 guest rooms*. *Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics; Tourist Accommodation; December 2010 (Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with five or more rooms) Image courtesy of Ray Fulton, Queensland Art Gallery. Official opening of The China Project, 27 March 2009.

STATISTICS SNAPSHOT 13,000 guest rooms. 37,000 beds. And the ability to host conventions from eight to 8,000.

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VENUES WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION

Page no.

Meeting rooms

Theatre

Banquet

Classroom

Location

Map ref.

70

Australia Zoo

7

5,000

-

72

A: 74.5km C: 72km

A10*

70

Bond University Function Centre

32

465

300

465

A: 97km C: 86km

M14*

57

Brisbane City Hall and King George Square

6

1,544

800

350

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H8

48

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Grey Street

44

621

410

350

A: 17.5km C: 1km

K6

49

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Merivale Street

44

3,958

2,740

1,209

A: 17.5km C: 1km

K6

70

Brisbane Powerhouse

11

525

320

425

A: 14km C: 3.5km

F18

58

Brisbane Racing Club

18

350

250

120

A: 7km C: 6.5km

N of A20

58

BTP Technology & Conference Centre

5

750

400

270

A: 26km C: 15km

SE of 020

70

Central Bardon Conference Venue

22

320

250

120

A: 18.5km C: 5.5km

W of F1

70

Central Eagle Street Conference Venue

5

120

90

-

A: 15.5km C: 0km

F10

50

Greek Club

11

1,200

800

500

A: 17.5km C: 2km

L5

60

Hillstone St Lucia

4

500

650

360

A: 21km C: 6km

SW of O1

72

Kedron Wavell Services Club

8

500

400

200

A: 12km C: 11km

N of A16

52

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

4

-

400

-

A: 27.5km C: 12.5km

SW of O1

73

Moreton Island Adventures

3

350

350

-

A: 18km C: 18km

F11*

73

Regatta Hotel

5

140

104

25

A: 19km C: 4km

W of O1

53

RNA Showgrounds

22

20,000

3,000

-

A: 13km C: 2.5km

N of A9

74

Schonell Functions & Catering

4

500

400

300

A: 20km C: 8km

S of O3

74

Sheldon Sport & Entertainment Centre

4

2,200

800

110

A: 34km C: 32.5km

H12*

65

South Bank

10

2,100

500

-

A: 17.5km C: 1.5km

K8

75

State Library of Queensland

13

264

120

40

A: 17.5km C: 1.5km

I6

66

Suncorp Stadium

17

800

750

150

A: 15.5km C: 3km

G2

76

The Landing at Dockside

3

80

500

140

A: 16.5km C: 3.5km

H13

67

The Pavilion Function & Conference Centre

2

220

200

-

A: 11.5km C: 4.5km

N of A15

69

UQ Business School Downtown

9

150

80

60

A: 15.5km C: 0km

G9

69

Victoria Park Golf Complex & Function Venue

8

600

480

90

A: 14.5km C: 2km

B5

*Regional Map

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Venues without accommodation

VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION

Page no.

Venues with accommodation

Meeting Theatre Banquet rooms

Classroom

Accom. Stars rooms

Location

Map ref.

57

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

9

250

160

110

267

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

F10

70

Central Dockside Conference Venue

3

150

-

-

76

4

A: 16.5km C: 3.5km

H13

59

Chifley at Lennons

13

550

350

225

154

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H8

71

Econo Lodge City Star Brisbane

1

40

40

40

44

3.5

A: 17km C: 3.5km

L13

59

Emporium Hotel

7

240

160

120

102

5

A: 14km C: 2km

A12

60

Hilton Brisbane

14

800

550

450

319

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H9

61

Holiday Inn Brisbane

7

450

250

219

191

4

A: 15km A: 1km

G6

71

Hotel George Williams

5

80

60

24

106

3.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H7

61

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane

11

220

220

130

194

4.5

A: 14.5km C: 1km

E7 H7

71

Hotel Ibis Brisbane

1

80

60

30

217

3.5

A: 15km C: 0km

51

Hotel Urban Brisbane

4

180

120

80

179

4.5

A: 14km C: 0.5km

F7

71

Jephson Hotel

2

56

72

24

51

4.5

A: 20km C: 5km

SW of O1

72

Mantra on Queen

2

130

120

90

172

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

E10

72

Mantra South Bank

2

50

40

24

161

4.5

A: 17.5km C: 1km

K7

62

Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge Spa and Vineyard

6

200

72

72

53

4

A: 37km C: 33km

E9*

62

Mercure Hotel Brisbane

11

850

560

460

194

4

A: 15.5km C: 0km

I7

72

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

7

330

200

200

97

4.5

A: 52km C: 37km

I8*

63

Novotel Brisbane

10

350

250

180

296

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

F8

63

Novotel Brisbane Airport

6

120

80

54

157

4.5

A: 2.6km C: 11km

N of A20

64

Oaks Casino Towers

-

-

-

-

101

4.5

A: 15km C: 0km

I8

64

Oaks Charlotte Towers

-

-

-

-

297

4.5

A: 15km C: 0km

H9

64

Oaks Festival Towers

-

-

-

-

240

4.5

A: 15km C: 0km

I9

64

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Mountain Villas

5

160

120

60

150

4.5

A: 123km C: 110km

M11*

73

Park Regis North Quay

5

150

100

30

95

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

G5

73

Quay West Suites Brisbane

3

40

85

27

60

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

J10

74

Riverglenn

8

290

130

100

44

3

A: 23.5km C: 10km

SW of O1

74

Riverside Hotel South Brisbane

3

90

90

45

112

4

A: 17.5km C: 1.5km

I5

54

Royal on the Park Brisbane

8

700

420

288

153

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

I10

55

Rydges South Bank

8

250

300

140

304

4.5

A: 17.5km C: 1.5km

L7

56

Sofitel Brisbane Central

11

1,100

650

600

429

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

F8

75

Spicers Balfour Hotel

1

-

20

-

9

5

A: 15.5km C: 2km

E13

65

Spicers Hidden Vale

3

100

70

45

31

4.5

A: 90km C: 74km

I5*

66

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

9

300

200

120

252

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H10

67

Tangalooma Island Resort

5

180

250

128

312

4.5

A: 20km C: 32km

D14*

75

Tattersall’s Club

8

350

300

-

18

-

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H9

75

The Inchcolm Hotel

-

-

-

-

36

4

A: 15.5km C: 0km

F8

76

The Marque Brisbane

4

120

120

50

99

4

A: 15.5km C: 0km

I9

68

The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane

14

1,000

550

400

438

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

H7

76

The Sebel Suites Brisbane

3

40

40

20

164

4.5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

I9

68

Treasury Casino & Hotel

5

100

80

36

130

5

A: 15.5km C: 0km

I8

76

Watermark Hotel Brisbane

3

100

100

50

95

4.5

A: 14.5km C: 1km

E6

*Regional Map

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BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE (BCEC) ON GREY STREET

Meeting Rooms 44

Australia’s most flexible meetings and events venue.

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

Five levels of boutique meetings and event space, catering for medium sized conferences with two tiered auditoria designed to accommodate 400 and 600 delegates. BCEC on Grey Street has direct access to the retail and restaurant hub of South Bank.

Map K6

Sky Room

270

5

300

160

325

180

-

-

N

S1

135

3

130

80

150

75

-

-

N

NAME OF ROOM

Sky

Plaza

-

-

-

-

621

-

-

-

N

P6

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

P7

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

P8

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

P9

143

6

150

90

172

99

-

-

N

P10

143

6

150

90

172

99

-

-

N

P11

143

6

150

90

172

99

-

-

N

Concord Speakers’ Lounge

100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

N

Concord Boardroom

70

2.7

-

20

-

-

-

20

N

-

-

-

-

425

-

-

-

N

B1

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

B2

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

B3

113

5.3

110

60

130

75

-

-

N

Boulevard Room

530

4.5

600

410

600

350

-

-

N

Plaza Auditorium

Conference Services & Facilities • 20 additional meetings and event spaces • Two tiered auditoria – at 400 and 600 capacities • Boutique ballroom • Sky Room – Brisbane’s finest function room and terrace with spectacular city and river views

• Two dedicated Speakers’ Presentation Centres • Integrated facilities for plenary, breakout and poster displays on individual levels • Offering more choice than ever before

Concord

• High level of personal service

• Two executive boardrooms

Boulevard Boulevard Auditorium

Catering • Award-winning cuisine – 52 major catering awards • Menus offer contemporary food options including organic menu items

• Voted world’s best caterer in an international client survey of convention centres • Judged Australia’s ‘Best Function Centre Caterer’

• Customised menus for every event and every budget

Arbour Arbour Boardroom

38

2.7

-

16

-

-

-

16

N

A1

69

2.4

60

24

56

30

-

24

N

A2

122

2.4

120

80

122

69

-

-

N

Ground Grey Street Entrance, Grey Street Foyer, Café & Bar, Retail Outlets

Contact Information address Corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Bank 4101 postal PO Box 3869, South Bank 4101 phone (+61 7) 3308 3063 fax (+61 7) 3308 3523 email [email protected] web www.bcec.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 17.5

48

km cbd 1

Map K6

Conference Services & Facilities • Portfolio of meeting rooms and event spaces to accommodate all events • Great Hall tiered auditorium with capacity for 4,000 with the capability to accommodate 8,000 • Great Hall is divisible into four smaller auditoriums able to accommodate 600 to 4,000

• Highly skilled on-site audio-visual specialists supported by cuttingedge technology and equipment 2

• 20,000m of dedicated exhibition space • Integrated facilities for plenary, breakout and poster displays on individual levels

• One of Australia’s most experienced convention teams

• Services of a customised carbon calculator for all events to offset carbon footprint

• Australia’s first dedicated Speakers’ Presentation Centre

• First permanent art gallery space in an Australian convention centre

Catering • Winner of 52 major catering awards • Menus offer contemporary food options including organic menu items

• Voted world’s best caterer in an international client survey of convention centres • Judged Australia’s ‘Best Function Centre Caterer’

• Customised menus to suit every event and every budget

Vehicle Access

Ceiling Ht m

Boardroom

Size m2

U-Shaped

NAME OF ROOM

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

With fully-integrated convention and exhibition facilities under the one roof, the Centre offers a high standard of personalised service and maximum flexibility for event organisers. Located in the city’s unique riverside arts and cultural precinct at South Bank, the Centre is a transport hub with easy access to hotel accommodation.

DIMENSIONS

Classroom

Consistently ranked in the top three convention centres worldwide.

Theatre

Meeting Rooms 44

Cocktail

BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE (BCEC) ON MERIVALE STREET

Plaza P1

153

4

150

90

160

90

-

-

N

P2

149

4

150

90

160

90

-

-

N

P3, P4 & P5 each

103

4

100

60

108

72

-

-

N

Plaza Terrace Room

883

5

1,100

650

1,008

630

-

-

Y

Plaza Gallery

350

3.5

200

-

-

-

-

-

N

Plaza Ballroom

1,581

7

2,000

1,380

2,032

1,209

-

-

Y

M1

157

4

150

90

160

90

-

-

N

M2

149

4

150

90

160

90

-

-

N

M3

455

4

500

330

560

360

-

-

N

M4

432

4

500

300

560

360

-

-

N

M5

28

3

24

12

24

12

-

16

N

M6, M7 & M8 each

27

3

24

12

24

12

-

16

N

M9

44

3

45

22

45

24

-

22

N

Merivales Boardroom 1

38.5

3.4

-

18

-

-

-

18

N

Merivales Boardroom 2

42

3

-

14

-

-

-

14

N

Tasting Room

33

2.9

30

18

-

-

-

18

N

Merivales Terrace

142

3.6

140

90

-

-

-

-

N

Great Hall – in full

4,088

14

4,000

2,740

3,958

-

-

-

Y

938

14

900

400

783

-

-

-

Y

Great Hall 3 & 4 each

1,080

14

1,100

400

953

-

-

-

Y

Exhibition Halls 1–4 each

5,000

14

4,000

2,000

-

-

-

-

Y

Mezzanine

Foyer Level

Great Hall 1 & 2 each

* Many rooms have the ability to be interconnected with adjacent rooms

Contact Information address Corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Bank 4101 postal PO Box 3869, South Bank 4101 phone (+61 7) 3308 3063 fax (+61 7) 3308 3523 email [email protected] web www.bcec.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 17.5

km cbd 1

49

Map L5

The Greek Club has stunning views and refurbished function spaces.

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

2.7

50

50

55

30

25

25

N

210

2.7

120

120

120

60

40

40

N

Acropolis 2

120

2.7

50

50

55

30

25

25

N

Aegean

560

4.8

500

300

600

150

40

-

Y

45

2.7

25

20

30

15

12

-

N

1,000

4.8

1,400

800

1,200

500

60

-

Y

Ionian 1

190

4.8

100

100

130

80

40

-

Y

Ionian 2

160

4.8

100

90

120

70

30

-

Y

-

2.7

250

200

-

-

-

-

N

180

2.7

120

100

120

70

40

40

N

Grand Ballroom

Olympus Taverna Olympus

• Rooms from 10 to 800 guests (banquet style) • Ability to create menus especially for the client’s theme – from a Greek Zorba night to Bollywood • Ideal for product launches, themed events and conference dinners with a difference • Easy access for vehicles and heavy equipment

Catering • Wonderful service from pre-planning right through to post-event

• A fantastic, well-priced, modern Australian menu is offered as standard

• Amazing, large parquetry dance floor

• Willing and able to create menus to suit any theme – try ‘Zorba Night’ for a truly memorable evening

• Breakout and green room areas available • Excellent lighting, sound and staging • No venue hire if minimum food and beverage spends are achieved

• Plentiful portions with fresh, clean flavours, using local produce • Fully-licensed, but BYO permitted in some circumstances

Contact Information address 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane 4101 postal PO Box 5067, West End 4101 phone (+61 7) 3844 1166 fax (+61 7) 3844 9032 email [email protected] web www.thegreekclub.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Complimentary km airport 17.5 km cbd 2

50

Ceiling Ht m

U-Shaped

88

Acropolis 1 & 2

Size m2

Classroom

Acropolis 1

NAME OF ROOM

Boardroom

Conference Services & Facilities

CAPACITY (MAX) Theatre

Apart from the stunning views and beautiful, newly refurbished function spaces, the fantastic food and service makes the Greek Club an ideal venue for all kinds of events including conferences, seminars, social functions, product launches, award dinners and unique, themed events.

DIMENSIONS Banquet

Meeting Rooms 11

Cocktail

GREEK CLUB

Meeting Rooms 4

Star Rating

Close to the city, a chic accommodation and meeting venue for you.

• Four unique spaces featuring natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows and city and parkland views • Recently unveiled, The Loft is the ideal choice for events needing an extra splash of sophistication • 179 designer accommodation rooms for residential events with special conference rates available • A dedicated Conference/Events Executive will manage your event from start to finish • We stock an extensive range of audio-visual equipment to suit all function requirements

Catering • The iconic Gazebo Restaurant & Bar has been designed to add a touch of tropical glamour to the hotel • Extensive and delicious range of menus for conferences, cocktail receptions and dinners

Panorama

75.6

2.6

160

80

50

30

21

24

N

Parkland

137

2.7

200

120

180

80

50

60

N

40.4

2.3

35

22

27

14

10

14

N

-

-

90

-

-

-

-

-

N

Sky Boardroom

U-Shaped

Ceiling Ht m

Classroom

Size m2

Theatre

NAME OF ROOM

Vehicle Access

CAPACITY (MAX) Boardroom

DIMENSIONS

The Loft

Conference Services & Facilities

Map F7

Banquet

A dazzling star amid the urban lights, the function areas within Hotel Urban Brisbane provide some of the most spectacular views across the city. Offering five unique spaces each with its own personality, there is a venue to suit all occasions from intimate corporate dinners to international conferences, product launches and special events.

Accom. Rooms 179

AAAAB

Cocktail

HOTEL URBAN BRISBANE

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Guest Services & Facilities

• Rooms feature luxuries including cordless phone, comfy slippers, big bathrobes and comfortable beds

• Hotel Urban offers two computers with Internet services complimentary in reception

• All rooms are light and airy with a private walk-out balcony and views of the parklands or city

• Conference lunches can be served on the restaurant terrace in a true, Queensland setting

• A range of room types are available including king rooms, twin rooms and one and two bedroom suites

• Our Executive Chef is happy to personally design all menus to suit your individual event needs

• All rooms feature a complimentary full Foxtel package

• Secure, undercover parking for a nominal fee • Our friendly reception staff can assist with booking tours, transfers and private cars

• All rooms offer wireless Internet for a nominal fee

Contact Information address 345 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill 4000 postal 345 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill 4000 phone (+61 7) 3831 6177 fax (+61 7) 3831 6363 email [email protected] web www.hotelurban.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Paid km airport 14 km cbd 0.5

51

Conference Services & Facilities

-

-

120

80

-

-

-

-

Y

Riverside

-

-

-

400

-

-

-

-

Y

Sanctuary

-

-

-

270

-

-

-

-

Y

Sanctuary & Koala Forest

-

-

-

350

-

-

-

-

Y

Catering • Breakfast, lunch and dinner options available

• Koala cuddling photos available

• Educational and entertaining animal presentations available

• Delicious banquet menus that can be tailored to your needs

• Corporate team building programs on offer

• Professional staff to attend to your needs

• Bird of prey flight shows featuring charismatic eagles and owls

• Fully-licensed venue with a range of dining options

Contact Information address 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket 4069 postal 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket 4069 phone (+61 7) 3378 1366 fax (+61 7) 3878 1770 email [email protected] web www.koala.net transport Bus & CityCat/Ferry parking Complimentary km airport 27.5 km cbd 12.5

52

Vehicle Access

Koala Forest

• Option to arrive by leisurely river cruise

• Night safari experience showcasing a range of native wildlife

Boardroom

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Size m2

NAME OF ROOM

• Unique spaces that will have you dining with Aussie locals!

• Handfeed kangaroos in a typical Australian bush setting

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is situated just 12 kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district. Guests will be surrounded by exotic Australian wildlife and have the opportunity to cuddle a koala and handfeed kangaroos. With fully-licensed venues and delicious dining options, your event will be one to remember!

DIMENSIONS

U-Shaped

Unique and iconic Aussie venue with hands-on wildlife experiences.

Map SW of O1

Classroom

Meeting Rooms 4

Banquet

LONE PINE KOALA SANCTUARY

RNA SHOWGROUNDS

Meeting Rooms 22

Map N of A9

Book Brisbane’s most iconic and versatile venue for your next event.

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

20,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Y

Commerce Building (Upper)

1,736

5-8

1,500

800

1,125

-

-

-

Y

Exhibition Building (Upper)

4,745

5.5

4,000

2,500

2,500

-

-

-

Y

Exhibition Dome

5,000

4.5

4,000

3,000

-

-

-

-

Y

John Reid Pavilion

1,737

4.5 - 8

2,000

800

1,500

-

-

-

Y

NAME OF ROOM

Amusement Area

Main Arena Oval Number Two Stockmen’s Bar and Grill The Auditorium The Avenues

Conference Services & Facilities

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

20,000

-

-

-

20,000

-

-

-

Y

8,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Y

1,170

3 - 4.2

600

300

350

-

-

-

N

846

3.5

900

600

900

-

-

-

N

6,224

3.3 - 4.9

4,000

1,000

1,500

-

-

-

Y

Catering

• Diverse range of facilities including over 60,000m2 of exhibition space

• Purpose-built facilities to suit any budget

• Diverse range of catering options available

• Versatile auditorium, seating 600 banquet style or 900 theatre style

• Due to the regeneration of the RNA Showgrounds some buildings will become unavailable

• Able to cater for any size event including exhibitions and music festivals of 50,000

• New structures will be built to accommodate existing and new events

• Choose from an extensive range of culinary specialists to cater at corporate or private functions

• Outdoor areas feature heritage-rich façades, finely manicured fig trees and wide open green spaces • Access to 3,500 car parking spaces

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

The RNA Showgrounds is minutes from Brisbane’s central business district, with the Brisbane Airport, public transport and accommodation close at hand. In 2011, construction on the RNA Showgrounds regeneration commenced. The $2.9 billion, 15-year project will provide world-class facilities while preserving the unique heritage of the RNA Showgrounds.

DIMENSIONS

Contact Information address 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills 4006 postal Locked Bag 1010, Albion 4010 phone (+61 7) 3253 3900 fax (+61 7) 3257 7206 email [email protected] web www.rnashowgrounds.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Paid km airport 13 km cbd 2.5

53

Meeting Rooms 8

An ideal venue for events, opposite the City Botanic Gardens.

Conference Services & Facilities • 576m2 ground floor, pillarless ballroom • Purpose-built marquee pavilion, perfect for breakout sessions, cocktail parties and exhibitions • Choose from eight function rooms with easy access, ideal for trade shows and product displays • Comprehensive conference and event packages with theming options available on request • On-site audio-visual company with built-in equipment in all rooms

Map I10

Ceiling Ht m

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

Avro

142

3.4

120

80

120

72

45

36

Y

Avro & Bristol

284

3.4

300

200

286

147

63

42

Y

22

2.5

-

-

-

-

-

10

N

NAME OF ROOM

Boardroom

Theatre

Size m2

U-Shaped

CAPACITY (MAX) Classroom

DIMENSIONS

Bristol

142

3.4

120

80

120

72

45

36

Y

Catalina

106

3.4

80

60

84

48

33

24

Y

Catalina & Dehavilland

213

3.4

200

150

200

108

57

42

Y

Dehavilland

106

3.4

80

60

84

48

33

24

Y

Sir Charles KingsfordSmith Ballroom

576

3.4

800

420

700

288

-

-

Y

Southern Cross Pavilion

146

2.5

150

80

120

54

45

-

N

Catering

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Guest Services & Facilities

• Innovative cuisine including three course dining, themed buffets and cocktail menus

• 145 newly refurbished deluxe rooms (2011) and eight executive and spa suites

• 24-hour Business Centre with computer and printer access

• Tailored menus available to suit any occasion and budget

• Spacious, comfortable rooms with flat-screen television, mini-bar and box office movies • Individually controlled air-conditioning and a dedicated business desk with chair and desk lamp • Views of the city, Brisbane River and City Botanic Gardens • Centrally located, and walking distance to the Queen Street Mall and major Brisbane attractions

Contact Information address Corner Alice & Albert Streets, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 1173, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3221 3411 fax (+61 7) 3229 9817 email [email protected] web www.royalonthepark.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

54

Accom. Rooms 153

AAAAB

Banquet

Royal on the Park is the perfect central business district venue, with eight function rooms catering from four to 400 guests banquet style and up to 800 guests cocktail style. With AAA Tourism Green Star accreditation, our experienced staff provide passionate, professional service and enjoy a strong reputation for delivering successful events.

Star Rating

Cocktail

ROYAL ON THE PARK BRISBANE

• Complimentary newspaper delivered to your room daily (on request) • Large, in-ground swimming pool and heated spa • Business services available on request • Car and coach parking on-site

RYDGES SOUTH BANK

Meeting Rooms 8

Star Rating

AAAAB

A variety of meeting rooms, in Brisbane’s most enviable location.

Conference Services & Facilities • Brand new conference facilities and restaurant scheduled for completion in early 2012 • All conference rooms have natural light • In-house audio-visual company – AV Select • Spectacular views of Brisbane city and the river from the Level 12 Rooftop function room

Map L7

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

Rydges is situated in South Bank, a unique riverside precinct, bustling with a myriad of cafés, restaurants, bars and boutiques. Only a short stroll away is the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane central business district and the adjoining Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Accom. Rooms 304

Level 12 Rooftop

400

2.65

300

300

200

-

-

-

N

Level 12 Rooftop (North End)

202

2.65

150

180

140

120

40

25

N

Level 12 Rooftop (South End)

98

2.65

100

120

80

50

30

25

N

Podium 1

168

-

180

120

140

80

40

35

N

Podium 1 & 2

300

-

350

250

250

140

-

-

N

Podium 2

139

-

150

70

120

30

25

25

N

Podium 3

139

-

150

70

120

30

25

25

N

Podium 3 & 4

280

-

350

250

250

140

-

-

N

Podium 4

145

-

160

100

120

60

40

35

N

Podium 5

64

-

80

60

50

40

20

20

N

Catering

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Guest Services & Facilities

• All-inclusive day delegate packages

• 304 guest rooms including 64 one bedroom suites

• Banquet dinners/luncheons, cocktail functions, breakfasts and off-site catering available

• Mini-bar, microwave, sink, tea and coffee facilities and safe in each room

• Rydges Priority Guest Program members receive access to discounts on food, beverages and Internet

• Superior and deluxe rooms and suites have walk-out balconies, some with river and city views • Individually controlled air-conditioning

• Modern in-house gymnasium • Business Centre • In-house laundry and external laundry services • Surrounded by parks with walking and running tracks

• Dedicated event coordinators

Contact Information address 9 Glenelg Street, South Bank 4101 postal PO Box 3861, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3364 0800 fax (+61 7) 3364 0801 email [email protected] web www.rydges.com/southbank transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 17.5 km cbd 1.5

55

• 11 fully serviced conference and meeting rooms • Conference foyers and lobbies filled with natural light • Ballroom Le Grand is perfectly suited to events from gala dinners to high-tech executive meetings • On-site Conference Concierge to assist with every need, ensuring your conference runs smoothly • Two purpose-built state-of-theart boardrooms

Catering • Sofitel Brisbane Central creates dishes which showcase the true authenticity of natural flavours • Dedicated catering kitchen designed to service conferences with innovative presentation

CAPACITY (MAX)

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

Ballroom Le Grand

798

6.15

1,100

650

1,100

600

-

-

Y

Ballroom Le Grand 1

212

6.15

200

150

200

130

-

-

Y

Ballroom Le Grand 2

254

6.15

300

200

300

216

-

-

Y

Ballroom Le Grand 3

332

6.15

400

250

400

256

-

-

Y

Bastille

106

2.7

90

60

90

60

30

36

N

Bastille 1

50

2.7

45

30

45

27

15

18

N

Bastille 2

56

2.7

45

30

45

27

15

18

N

Concorde

81

2.7

60

50

60

44

25

-

N

Odeon

128

2.7

100

80

100

70

40

46

N

St Germain

64

2.4

50

40

50

32

-

-

N

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Guest Services & Facilities

• Offering 429 elegantly appointed rooms including 20 luxurious suites that showcase the Sofitel style

• Stephanies Spa Retreat, heated pool and SoFit gymnasium

• Rooms offer Sofitel MyBed, plasma television, Internet and bathrooms with Parisian toiletries • Views of either the city or the Brisbane mountains from every room • Centrally located, and walking distance to the Queen Street Mall and major Brisbane attractions

Contact Information address 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3835 3535 fax (+61 7) 3835 4960 email h5992@sofitel.com web www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au transport Bus, Train & CityCat/Ferry parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

56

Map F8

Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Positioned in the heart of the central business district with direct access to Central Station, you will discover a hotel of refined French elegance and personal service. Renowned for its impressive arrival lobby, choice of dining and breathtaking views, the Hotel’s reputation as the leading choice in luxury accommodation is absolutely deserved.

Conference Services & Facilities

Accom. Rooms 429

AAAAA

Vehicle Access

One of Brisbane’s premier 5 star conference hotels.

Star Rating

Boardroom

Meeting Rooms 11

U-Shaped

SOFITEL BRISBANE CENTRAL

• Club Sofitel – one of the largest club lounges in Australia • Cuvée Lounge Bar, Thyme2 Interactive Restaurant and the award-winning Privé 249

BRISBANE CITY HALL AND KING GEORGE SQUARE

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

• Catering for City Hall events will be subject to new operational arrangements after reopening

U-Shaped

• Enjoys a central location with excellent public transport links and close proximity to major hotels

• Clients are welcome to engage their preferred catering suppliers for events at King George Square

Classroom

• King George Square is a modern and vibrant venue for outdoor events

Catering

Theatre

Conference Services & Facilities

100

100

30

30

30

N

220

170

80

40

80

N

160

150

-

-

-

N

300

250

414

108

100

100

N

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

N

849.5

26.5

1,000

800

1,544

350

-

200

N

111.4

4.45

100

50

100

50

25

30

N

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Cocktail

In January 2010, Brisbane City Hall closed for three years for critical restoration work designed to preserve this iconic venue’s beauty and history. Future event enquiries are still being taken during the restoration period. In addition, the adjoining King George Square remains available for a wide range of outdoor events during the closure of City Hall.

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

DIMENSIONS

Balmoral

349.5

4.85

100

Brisbane

362.5

4.75

250

Hamilton

277.4

3.95

200

Ithaca Auditorium

420.5

4.7

King George Square

3,000

Main Auditorium Windsor

Map H8

Y/N

A Heritage-listed venue in Brisbane city with superb event facilities.

Meeting Rooms 6

address King George Square, Brisbane 4000 Contact Information postal GPO Box 1434, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3403 8888 fax (+61 7) 3404 5325 email [email protected] web www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cityhall transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

BRISBANE MARRIOTT HOTEL

Meeting Rooms 9

Star Rating

Multi-award-winning 5 star hotel.

Boardroom

• Rooms and suites featuring state-ofthe-art ‘Plug In and Play’ technology

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• 720m2 of flexible meeting space

U-Shaped

• 267 guest rooms and suites

Ceiling Ht m

Classroom

• Most conference rooms feature superb natural light

Size m2

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

DIMENSIONS

Map F10

Cocktail

The Brisbane Marriott Hotel is the ultimate in 5 star luxury, located in the heart of the city nestled between the central business district and the vibrant hub of Fortitude Valley. Just a stone’s throw from chic shopping, riverside dining and the cultural heart of Brisbane, all 267 guest rooms and suites offer stunning views of the city or Brisbane River.

Accom. Rooms 267

AAAAA

Atcherley

47.6

3.9

40

20

30

16

15

15

N

Fraser

33.5

3.9

30

10

20

12

12

12

N

Grand Ballroom

204

3.9

280

160

250

110

50

50

N

Makore Boardroom

36.3

3.9

-

16

-

-

-

16

N

Queen Adelaide

202

3.9

200

110

120

65

40

45

N

Queen Adelaide 1

82.8

3.9

60

40

50

30

30

30

N

Queen Adelaide 2

120

3.9

100

70

80

45

30

30

N

NAME OF ROOM

Contact Information address 515 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 515 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3303 8000 fax (+61 7) 3303 8088 email [email protected] web www.brisbanemarriott.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

57

Map N of A20

• Flexible catering options with menus designed by the Brisbane Racing Club’s own Executive Chef

• 18 internal function venues for your conference, fashion parade, awards night or corporate dinner

• Fully-licensed with a quality selection of beverages

30

30

N

44

44

N

20

20

N

-

-

-

Y

200

120

-

-

Y

50

30

20

20

N

-

-

100

60

20

250

330

70

50

-

20

1,000

250

350

-

300

150

-

80

60

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

10,000

160

-

180

Chief de Beers

160

-

140

Satchel

450

-

300

The Laboratory

120

-

120

The St Leger Stand & Lawn

750

-

The Tote

460 80

Y/N

N

160

NAME OF ROOM

The Vice Regal

Boardroom

• Vast outdoor spaces with vehicle access, perfectly suited to large exhibitions and trade shows

25

Classroom

Catering

25

Theatre

Conference Services & Facilities

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

Located across 88 acres of manicured landscaping, and within close proximity to Brisbane’s central business district and airport, Brisbane Racing Club offers more than 18 unique spaces perfect for conferences, awards nights or corporate dinners. Offering tailored event coordination and vehicle access, your next event will surely impress.

DIMENSIONS

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

One of Brisbane’s most diverse, unique and impressive array of venues.

U-Shaped

Meeting Rooms 18

Banquet

BRISBANE RACING CLUB

address Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot 4007 Contact Information postal PO Box 817, Hamilton Central 4007 phone (+61 7) 3268 2171 fax (+61 7) 3868 2410 email [email protected] web www.brc.com.au transport Bus, Train & CityCat/Ferry parking Complimentary km airport 7 km cbd 6.5

Meeting Rooms 5

BTP TECHNOLOGY & CONFERENCE CENTRE

A modern, versatile venue in a smart location.

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

• On-site licensed bistro with indoor and alfresco dining

U-Shaped

• Full on-site banqueting and catering services available

Classroom

• Advanced technology and audio-visual – 100MB broadband, teleconferencing and HD video conferencing

Catering

Theatre

• Spacious atrium with natural light – ideal for hosting trade shows or can be used as a breakout area

Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

-

-

-

-

-

-

18

N

240

3.8 - 5.5

200

180

280

150

70

70

N

180

3.8 - 5.5

150

110

170

120

60

60

N

East & Central Auditorium

420

3.8 - 5.5

350

270

420

270

130

130

N

Sir Ian Clunies Ross Auditorium

600

3.8 - 5.5

600

400

750

-

-

-

N

West Auditorium

180

3.8 - 5.5

150

110

180

100

50

50

N

West & Central Auditorium

420

3.8 - 5.5

350

270

420

270

130

130

N

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Boardroom

40

Central Auditorium East Auditorium

Ceiling Ht m

address 1 Clunies Ross Court, Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains 4113 Contact Information postal PO Box 4037, Eight Mile Plains 4113 phone (+61 7) 3853 5200 fax (+61 7) 3853 5211 email [email protected] web www.brisbanetechnologypark.com.au transport Bus parking Complimentary km airport 26 km cbd 15

58

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

The BTP Technology & Conference Centre offers a range of flexible conferencing and boardroom solutions including a large auditorium with seating capacity for up to 750 people which can be subdivided into two or three smaller conferencing rooms, suitable for seminars and banqueting.

DIMENSIONS

Map SE of O20

AAAAB

Located on the Queen Street Mall, with South Bank a short stroll away.

Classroom

U-Shaped

3.6

150

120

200

30

40

-

N

3.6

500

350

550

225

-

-

N

Clarence

98

2.65

70

50

80

38

80

20

N

Flinders

85.5

2.7

70

50

50

20

50

20

N

George

171

3.6

150

150

150

60

30

-

N

Lachlan

111

2.7

70

50

80

35

80

20

N

Queen

135

3.6

100

80

120

48

30

-

N

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• 13 convention and function rooms seating five to 550 theatre style

• Modern and stylish hotel featuring spacious rooms with city views

Albert Ballroom

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Y/N

Theatre

219 592.5

NAME OF ROOM

• Variety of rooms including deluxe rooms, executive rooms, one bedroom suites and luxury spa rooms

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

DIMENSIONS

Ideally located on the Queen Street Mall, the Chifley at Lennons offers a high standard of accommodation and services. Just a short stroll away you will find the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank Parklands and Queensland Art Gallery. Chifley at Lennons is also the closest hotel adjacent to the Treasury Casino.

• All rooms feature natural light and some have city and river views

Map H8

Accom. Rooms 154

Boardroom

Star Rating

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

Meeting Rooms 13

Cocktail

CHIFLEY AT LENNONS

Contact Information address 66 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 1392, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3222 3222 fax (+61 7) 3236 4286 email functions.lennons@chifleyhotels.com web www.chifleyhotels.com transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

EMPORIUM HOTEL

Meeting Rooms 7

Star Rating

AAAAA

Accom. Rooms 102

Stand out from the crowd at the award-winning Emporium Hotel.

Boardroom

• Private ensuites and in-suite laundry facilities

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• Complimentary in-built audio-visual equipment with touchscreen controlled lighting

U-Shaped

• 102 luxuriously appointed guest suites including four spacious deluxe corner suites

Ceiling Ht m

Classroom

• A versatile function centre that can be divided into three conference rooms or a single ballroom

Size m2

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

Exquisite events. Exclusive facilities. Emporium Hotel’s function centre caters for events of up to 280 people and is ideal for product launches, gala dinners, cocktail parties, conferences and boardroom bookings. The exquisite Cocktail Bar’s stunning décor, featuring interior pieces flown in from around the world, is guaranteed to impress.

Map A12

Boardrooms

22

2.7

-

-

-

-

-

12

N

Cocktail Bar

205

3

120

-

-

-

-

-

N

Conference 1 & 2

112

2.7

100

70

80

40

30

48

N

Conference 1, 2 & Dining

170

2.7

170

120

200

120

60

72

N

Conference 2 & Dining

113

2.7

100

80

100

40

30

48

N

Dining

58

2.7

50

30

40

24

24

24

N

Frangipani Ballroom

222

2.7

280

160

240

120

-

72

N

NAME OF ROOM

Contact Information address 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley 4006 postal PO Box 2600, Fortitude Valley BC 4006 phone (+61 7) 3253 6999 fax (+61 7) 3253 6966 email [email protected] web www.emporiumhotelevents.com.au transport Bus, Train & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 14 km cbd 2

59

Meeting Rooms 4

Map SW of O1

Flexibility in catering for all types of events from 10 to 800 guests.

CAPACITY (MAX)

In addition to venue space, Hillstone St Lucia also caters for the casual diner with award-winning alfresco bar and restaurant, the Hundred Acre Bar. Also benefit from Hillstone’s unique style of hospitality with its outside catering service – Hillstone Catering.

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Cocktail

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

DIMENSIONS

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

HILLSTONE ST LUCIA

Entire Venue

1,388

2.4 - 4.2

1,500

-

-

-

-

24

Y

Conference Services & Facilities

Grand View & Victoria Long Bar

608 + 84

3.7 - 5.5

800

650

500

360

-

-

Y

Hundred Acre Bar

400

4.2

-

-

-

-

-

-

Y

Library Bar

105

2.4

120

60

70

30

-

-

Y

Rosewood

191

3.7

200

140

120

65

-

-

N

• State-of-the-art technical facilities • Long-established and highlyregarded management team

Catering • Restaurant-quality modern Australian food with a wine list to match • Award-winning and recently refurbished restaurant and bar on-site

address St Lucia Golf Links, Carawa Street, St Lucia 4067 Contact Information postal St Lucia Golf Links, Carawa Street, St Lucia 4067 phone (+61 7) 3870 3433 fax (+61 7) 3371 4331 email [email protected] web www.hillstonestlucia.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Complimentary km airport 21 km cbd 6

Meeting Rooms 14

Star Rating

AAAAA

Accom. Rooms 319

Contemporary luxury and unlimited event potential in Brisbane’s city heart.

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

• Other upgrades include a refreshed Porte-cochère and Business Centre and three new meeting rooms

Boardroom

• Dedicated event facilities feature 14 rooms with a total space of 2,500m2

Ceiling Ht m

U-Shaped

• A $13 million upgrade in 2011 brings refreshed accommodation and restaurant to the Hilton Brisbane

Size m2

Classroom

• Hilton Brisbane offers an ideal meeting space location in Brisbane with unrivalled flexibility

NAME OF ROOM

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Ballroom A or C

295

5.9

300

180

240

140

55

50

Y

Ballroom AB or BC

498

5.9

550

320

500

240

60

-

Y

Ballroom B

200

5.9

200

140

180

90

48

46

Y

Grand Ballroom

790

5.9

1,000

550

800

450

-

-

Y

Level 8, Room 83

96

3.6

80

60

60

30

24

26

N

Lockyer, Moreton & Redlands

291

2.9

180

140

180

130

45

40

N

Queen’s Ballroom

280

3

280

160

150

110

35

40

N

Contact Information address 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 1394, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3234 2000 fax (+61 7) 3231 3191 email [email protected] web www.brisbane.hilton.com transport Bus, Train & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

60

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

Commanding an enviable position above Brisbane’s bustling Queen Street Mall, Hilton Brisbane is one of the river city’s most iconic hotels. Enjoy an experience unique to Brisbane including contemporary accommodation, the finest food and personalised service that is distinctly Hilton.

Map H9

Y/N

HILTON BRISBANE

HOLIDAY INN BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 7

Star Rating

AAAA

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• Executive rooms available with extra amenities, welcome gift and high floor position

U-Shaped

• Pre-function areas available including a unique outdoor breakout balcony

Classroom

• 191 guest rooms with 24-hour Concierge and room service

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

• Seven meeting rooms catering for up to 500 people, with six rooms featuring natural light

Size m2

Banquet

Holiday Inn Brisbane is located adjacent to the Brisbane Transit Centre and only a five minute walk to the central business district, with popular theatres and major shopping malls nearby.

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

NAME OF ROOM

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Map G6

DIMENSIONS

Smart enough to do business; casual enough to let you relax.

Conference Services & Facilities

Accom. Rooms 191

Bribie

86

3.8

80

40

60

30

24

25

N

Fraser

98

2.1

100

60

60

45

25

30

N

Grand Ballroom

413

3.8

500

250

450

219

-

-

N

Meeting Room 1 & 2

83

2.1

-

40

85

42

-

-

N

Moreton

60

3.8

50

30

40

24

18

12

N

North Stradbroke

65

3.8

60

30

50

30

20

20

Y

South Stradbroke

206

3.8

240

120

210

81

50

40

Y

Contact Information address 159 Roma Street, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 13005, George Street Post Shop, Brisbane 4003 phone (+61 7) 3238 2222 fax (+61 7) 3238 2266 email [email protected] web www.holidayinn.com transport Bus, Train & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15 km cbd 1

HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 11

Centrally located conference venue offering flexible package options.

Accom. Rooms 194

AAAAB

Map E7

3.5

80

70

40

20

20

15

N

235

6

200

140

160

80

50

50

N

Chancellor 2

102

6

80

60

80

40

25

25

N

U-Shaped

72

Chancellor 1

Classroom

Boardroom 1

Theatre

Ceiling Ht m

NAME OF ROOM

Banquet

Size m2

Boardroom

CAPACITY (MAX) Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane is ideally located on the highest point in the Brisbane central business district and offers function space for small meetings or large conferences, from two to 250 delegates. Catering options include a buffet lunch in Frescos Restaurant or a working lunch, with packages tailored to suit the specific needs of each function.

Star Rating

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• 11 purpose-built conference rooms, with nine rooms featuring natural light

• 194 guest rooms, most with balconies and all offering stunning views of the city, river or parklands

Chancellor 4

100

3

80

60

80

40

30

30

N

Chancellor 5

114

3.5

80

70

120

50

30

30

N

• Every function room is equipped for broadband Internet access and most offer city or parkland views

• On-site car parking, lift access, loading bay, restaurant, bar, café, well-equipped gym, pool and spa

Chancellor 6

86

3.5

60

40

80

30

25

20

N

340

6

300

220

220

130

-

-

N

Chancellor Ballroom

Contact Information address 23 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 539, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3831 4055 fax (+61 7) 3831 5031 email [email protected] web www.ghihotels.com transport Bus & Train parking Paid km airport 14.5 km cbd 1

61

MERCURE CLEAR MOUNTAIN LODGE SPA AND VINEYARD

Meeting Rooms 6

Star Rating

Accom. Rooms 53

AAAA

An oasis of tranquillity that redefines Brisbane’s hinterland escapes.

Map E9 Regional Map

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard, located a short 35 minute drive from Brisbane’s central business district, is a superbly secluded 53 room retreat which offers professional hospitality, state-of-the-art facilities, breathtaking scenery and stunning surrounds.

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Banksia

80

2.75

80

24

70

32

16

20

N

Ebert

80

2.75

70

24

50

24

16

20

N

EEM

NAME OF ROOM

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

240

2.75

210

72

200

72

48

60

N

• Six air-conditioned conference rooms configured to suit various sized groups of up to 240 delegates

• The Resort’s 53 rooms and suites all have private balconies designed to take full advantage of views

Esmonde

80

2.75

70

24

50

24

16

20

N

Flynn

130

2.75

100

36

154

48

28

22

N

• Facilities include projectors, screens, audio equipment, wireless Internet and lake and bush views

• Room options include a standard or superior room, a spa suite or a two bedroom king apartment

MacKiehan

80

2.75

70

24

50

24

16

20

N

Contact Information address 564 Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain 4500 postal 564 Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain 4500 phone (+61 7) 3298 5100 fax (+61 7) 3298 5435 email [email protected] web www.mercure.com www.clearmountainlodge.com.au parking Complimentary

MERCURE HOTEL BRISBANE

km airport 37

Meeting Rooms 11

km cbd 33

Star Rating

Stylish hotel on the Brisbane River with excellent meeting facilities.

Accom. Rooms 194

AAAA

One of Brisbane’s largest and most versatile conference venues, the Mercure Brisbane offers a unique event experience. With dedicated event planners and a range of venue spaces in one of Brisbane’s best locations, the Mercure Brisbane can cater for all event styles.

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Map I7

Burke, Wills & Leichhardt

287

3.15

280

180

272

180

48

-

N

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Chelsea

322

3.5

350

230

352

195

72

-

Y

Glanworth

93

3.5

100

60

100

45

30

30

Y

• 1,007m2 of flexible meeting space

• 194 spacious and comfortable guest rooms with spectacular city and river views

Grand Chelsea

645

3.15

850

560

850

460

75

-

Y

Hopewell

80

3.5

90

60

90

30

30

30

Y

Leichhardt

116

3.15

150

80

142

78

42

42

N

Wills

92

3.15

110

30

110

54

30

30

N

• All floors have ample pre-function areas with natural light

• Work desks with broadband Internet and flat-screen televisions

Contact Information address 85–87 North Quay, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 13102, George Street, Brisbane 4003 phone (+61 7) 3237 2300 fax (+61 7) 3237 2371 email [email protected] web www.mercurebrisbane.com.au transport Bus, Train & CityCat/Ferry parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

62

NOVOTEL BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 10

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 296

Welcome to Novotel Brisbane, where organising functions is easy.

• Quality audio-visual equipment and high-speed Internet access with on-site specialist available

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• 296 spacious, modern, well-appointed guest rooms and executive suites with superb views of Brisbane

Ceiling Ht m

Classroom

• Features natural light, pillarless ballroom, soundproof walls and professional, friendly staff

Size m2

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

CAPACITY (MAX) Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

DIMENSIONS Cocktail

We offer a versatile conference facility with indoor/outdoor flow and modern surroundings. No event is too challenging and we are pleased to provide you with the skills and resources to assist you in planning your next event.

Map F8

Gilmore

52

4.3

40

40

40

24

20

20

N

Kendall

N

NAME OF ROOM

91

3

100

70

100

48

30

30

Lawson Ballroom

282

3.4

500

250

350

180

80

80

N

Mackellar

39

4.3

30

30

30

21

15

15

N

Paterson

91

4.3

100

70

100

48

30

30

N

Simpson

39

4.3

30

30

30

21

15

15

N

Contact Information address 200 Creek Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 200 Creek Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3309 3309 fax (+61 7) 3839 9462 email [email protected] web www.novotelbrisbane.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

NOVOTEL BRISBANE AIRPORT

Meeting Rooms 6

Novotel Brisbane Airport is the perfect choice for meetings.

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

CAPACITY (MAX) Classroom

DIMENSIONS

Map N of A20

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Accom. Rooms 157

Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

AAAAB

Cocktail

Situated within the airport precinct, the 4.5 star hotel offers premium accommodation options, superior conferencing facilities, rooftop swimming pool, contemporary in-house restaurant and bar, and a convenient location – 20 minutes to Brisbane’s city centre and just minutes from the airport – making the Novotel Brisbane Airport the perfect business choice.

Star Rating

Bailey

65

4.1

70

30

45

24

20

22

N

Flynn 1 & 2

120

4.1

120

80

120

54

-

-

N

Flynn 1 or 2

60

4.1

60

40

60

24

20

18

N

McLeod

43

4.1

40

20

30

18

15

16

N

NAME OF ROOM

• Six dedicated meeting rooms with an Executive Boardroom – capacity from 12 to 120 guests

• 157 spacious guest rooms and suites feature king or twin bedding, ensuite and Internet access

Robinson Boardroom

30

4.1

-

12

-

-

11

12

N

Waldorf

48

4.1

50

20

36

15

15

16

N

• Meeting rooms feature natural light, soundproof walls, state-of-the-art audio-visual and Internet

• Blend of traditional elegance and contemporary design to provide a modern, yet welcoming experience

Waldorf & McLeod

90

4.1

90

50

66

42

30

22

N

Contact Information address 6–8 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport 4007 postal PO Box 1565, Eagle Farm 4009 phone (+61 7) 3175 3100 fax (+61 7) 3175 3199 email [email protected] web www.novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Complimentary & Paid km airport 2.6 km cbd 11

63

OAKS HOTELS & RESORTS

Oaks offer eight contemporary, apartment-style hotels in Brisbane’s central business district. www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

Oaks Casino Towers

Oaks Charlotte Towers

Oaks Festival Towers

• Oaks Casino Towers boasts spectacular views overlooking South Bank

• Oaks Charlotte Towers offers panoramic views of Brisbane’s commercial heart and Brisbane River

• Premier position with spacious modern design, first-class facilities and technology

• Walking distance to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

• Walking distance to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

• Walking distance to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

• Fully self-contained one and two bedroom apartments with private balconies and separate lounges

• Fully self-contained one and two bedroom apartments with private balconies and separate lounges

• Fully self-contained one and two bedroom apartments with private balconies and separate lounges

• Broadband connectivity, DVD, gym, lap pool, sauna, spa and barbeque facilities

• Broadband connectivity, DVD, gym, lap pool, outdoor pool, sauna, spa and barbeque facilities

• Broadband connectivity, DVD, gym, lap pool, sauna, spa and barbeque facilities

address 151 George Street, Brisbane 4000 phone 1300 663 347 email [email protected] no. of accom. rooms 101 star rating AAAAB

address 128 Charlotte Street, Brisbane 4000 phone 1300 663 477 email [email protected] no. of accom. rooms 297 star rating AAAAB

address 108 Albert Street, Brisbane 4000 phone 1300 664 427 email [email protected] no. of accom. rooms 240 star rating AAAAB

O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT & MOUNTAIN VILLAS

Meeting Rooms 5

Star Rating

AAAAB

O’Reilly’s is a haven for clear thinking and productive outcomes.

Boardroom

• Luxury two and three bedroom contemporary self-contained villas with rainforest or mountain outlook

Ceiling Ht m

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• Follow a lantern lit path through the rainforest to enjoy dinner fireside at the Corroboree Ring

Size m2

U-Shaped

• O’Reilly’s offers 66 rooms and suites set amid the tranquil quiet of a rainforest

NAME OF ROOM

Classroom

• Enjoy a sunset experience at Moonlight Crag against the breathtaking backdrop of the McPherson Range

Lost World Conference Centre

120

2.6

150

120

160

50

40

40

N

Mountain View

38

2.5

40

30

30

20

14

18

N

Rainforest Theatrette

99

2.7

150

60

120

60

40

40

N

Toolona

70

2.4

40

48

96

40

30

36

N

Contact Information address Lamington National Park Road, via Canungra, Lamington National Park 4275 postal Lamington National Park Road, via Canungra, Lamington National Park 4275 phone (+61 7) 5502 4900 fax (+61 7) 5502 0988 email [email protected] web www.oreillys.com.au transport Car & Bus parking Complimentary km airport 123 km cbd 110

64

CAPACITY (MAX) Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

DIMENSIONS Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

Map M11 Regional Map

Cocktail

Surrounded by World Heritage-listed rainforest, O’Reilly’s delivers an ultimate thinking and planning retreat in South-East Queensland. Remove your team from daily distractions – swap BlackBerries for bush berries, replace phone calls with bird calls and enjoy guided rainforest experiences, decadent spa treatments, wildlife encounters and team building.

Accom. Rooms 150

SOUTH BANK

Meeting Rooms 10

Map K8

Our spaces are like nowhere else in Queensland. NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

A day or night at South Bank will reveal endless authentic and surprising experiences. South Bank, incorporating Little Stanley Street, Grey Street and the Parklands, has become one of South-East Queensland’s major tourist destinations and plays host to community events, performances, festivals, concerts, gala dinners and corporate functions all year round.

Cultural Forecourt

8,500

-

6,000

-

-

-

-

-

Y

Nepalese Pagoda

Conference Services & Facilities • South Bank is operational 365 days a year • High levels of infrastructure and services are located within the immediate vicinity

370

-

200

80

-

-

-

-

Y

1,500

-

1,000

-

-

-

-

-

Y

Suncorp Piazza

995

10

720

500

2,100

-

-

-

Y

Various Grassed Areas

-

-

1,500

-

-

-

-

-

Y

Streets Beach

Catering • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre offers award-winning professional catering services

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

• Option for external catering

address Ground Floor Reception, South Bank House, Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank 4101 Contact Information postal PO Box 2001, South Bank 4101 phone (+61 7) 3867 2000 fax (+61 7) 3844 9436 email [email protected] web www.southbankcorporation.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 17.5 km cbd 1.5

Meeting Rooms 3

Star Rating

AAAAB

A unique cattle station experience on Brisbane’s doorstep.

Boardroom

• Private ensuite, mini-bar, LCD television, air-conditioning, sitting area and verandahs in most rooms

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

• Comfortable meeting spaces offering natural light, private verandahs and fresh country air

Ceiling Ht m

U-Shaped

• Individual cottage-style rooms and suites offering views of the picturesque mountains and valley

Size m2

Classroom

• State-of-the-art facilities with wireless access, data projection system, electronic whiteboard and DVD

CAPACITY (MAX) Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

DIMENSIONS Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

Map I5 Regional Map

Cocktail

Situated on 12,000 acres one hour south-west of Brisbane, Spicers Hidden Vale offers a corporate escape for conferences, meetings and events with the unique character of Outback Australia. The retreat combines the best of Australian rural life with luxury cottage-style accommodation, fine conference dining and extensive on-site team building experiences.

Accom. Rooms 31

Boardroom

64

3.1

-

14

-

-

-

14

N

Grandchester

117

2.75

120

70

100

45

45

40

N

Laidley

100

3.1

100

60

80

35

35

25

N

NAME OF ROOM

Y/N

SPICERS HIDDEN VALE

Contact Information address 617 Mount Mort Road, Grandchester 4340 postal 617 Mount Mort Road, Grandchester 4340 phone 1300 410 048 fax (+61 7) 5465 5999 email [email protected] web www.spicershiddenvale.com.au transport Train parking Complimentary km airport 90 km cbd 74

65

STAMFORD PLAZA BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 9

Riverside location with luxurious and idyllic boutique surrounds.

Star Rating

Map H10

Accom. Rooms 252

AAAAA

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

Ballroom 1 or 2

141.6

3.9

150

100

140

60

36

-

N

Ballroom Foyer

140

3

150

80

-

-

-

-

N

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Boardroom

33

3

-

-

-

12

-

12

N

283.1

3.9

320

200

300

120

60

-

Y

• Nine conference rooms, with several featuring natural light and river views

• All 252 spacious guest rooms and suites feature stunning river views

• Diverse range of function options including indoor and outdoor environments

Grand Ballroom

Y/N

Positioned perfectly on the Brisbane River and just a stone’s throw from the City Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza Brisbane offers an unparalleled inner-city location. The diverse range of meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor function spaces and the most stunning backdrop creates a truly wonderful ambience and the perfect setting for a very successful event.

Banquet

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Raffles 1, 2 & 3

128

3

90

80

90

57

42

42

N

River

120

2.6

200

100

90

54

42

40

N

Stamford Lounge

80

2.9

40

40

40

20

18

20

N

Contact Information address Corner Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 2929, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3221 1999 fax (+61 7) 3221 6895 email [email protected] web www.stamford.com.au/spb transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

SUNCORP STADIUM

Meeting Rooms 17

Map G2

Set close to Brisbane’s city centre; an iconic Australian venue.

Boardroom

Vehicle Access

• Modern cuisine with a unique sense of style and sophistication

U-Shaped

• Room hire includes air-conditioning, room furniture, standard staging and audio-visual

Ceiling Ht m

Classroom

• Award-winning The Mode Group is the official corporate caterer for Suncorp Stadium

Size m2

Theatre

Catering

• Choice of 17 rooms and suites ideal for events from meetings and conferences to large banquets

NAME OF ROOM

Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

Concourse Areas North & South

1,350

-

800

500

-

-

-

-

N

Dressing Rooms

280

-

100

-

50

-

-

-

N

74

-

80

50

90

40

30

-

N

Hirer’s Suite Members Dining

1,139

-

900

750

800

-

-

-

N

Paddington or Milton

415

-

350

250

300

150

110

-

N

-

-

150

-

-

-

-

-

N

200

-

130

80

100

50

-

-

N

Rooftop Terraces North, South, East & West Skyline Lounges

address 40 Castlemaine Street, Milton 4064 Contact Information postal PO Box 1658, Milton BC 4064 phone (+61 7) 3331 5000 fax (+61 7) 3331 5001 email [email protected] web www.suncorpstadium.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 3

66

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

Imagine an event where guests can enjoy a pitchside champagne reception overlooking the hallowed playing field or venture into the players’ dressing rooms for a motivational speech by a former Origin great. This unique venue is overflowing with atmosphere and never fails to deliver.

DIMENSIONS

Meeting Rooms 5

Journey across Moreton Bay where Tangalooma Island Resort awaits.

Boardroom

• 74 hotel rooms, 24 deluxe rooms, 56 beachfront villas and 156 resort units and suites

Ceiling Ht m

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

• Two beachfront dining areas and beachfront marquee options

Size m2

U-Shaped

• Luxury 4.5 star beachfront Deep Blue Apartments and contemporary holiday houses

CAPACITY (MAX) Classroom

• Three conference rooms with audio-visual equipment and two beachfront breakout areas

DIMENSIONS

Map D14 Regional Map

Theatre

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Accom. Rooms 312

Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

AAAAB

Cocktail

Tangalooma is the perfect destination for delegates seeking a unique adventure, educational or nature-based experience in a truly relaxed environment, right on Brisbane’s doorstep. The resort features more than 80 activities, many of them water and nature-based, with the Resort’s star attraction being handfeeding wild bottlenose dolphins at night.

Star Rating

Alfresco/Marquee Beachside (max)

-

-

350

250

-

-

-

-

N

Beachfront Patio

185

4.5

150

110

-

-

-

-

N

Beachfront Rotunda 1 or 2

105

3.5

100

70

65

50

26

30

N

Kallatina

185

3

200

128

180

128

45

50

Y

Mirapool Boardroom

20

3.9

30

18

30

18

-

18

Y

Rotunda 1 & 2 with Foyer

300

3.5

300

250

-

-

-

-

N

Wadsworth

100

3.5

120

90

100

64

45

-

Y

NAME OF ROOM

Y/N

TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT

Contact Information address Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island 4025 postal PO Box 1102, Eagle Farm 4009 phone 1300 652 250 fax (+61 7) 3268 6299 email [email protected] web www.tangalooma.com transport Ferry parking Paid km airport 20 km cbd 32

THE PAVILION FUNCTION & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Meeting Rooms 2

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

This modern, private facility boasts superb views, ample free parking and is located just seven minutes from Brisbane’s city centre and 15 minutes from the Brisbane Airport.

Banquet

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

CAPACITY (MAX)

The Pavilion is one of Brisbane’s most appealing boutique venues.

Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Map N of A15

Captains’

216

3

250

200

220

-

40

-

N

Century

165

2.6 - 2.9

110

110

140

-

35

-

N

Keepers Bar

200

-

250

50

-

-

-

-

Y

Conference Services & Facilities • Choice of two private first-class rooms with views over the leafy Allan Border Field • Friendly, professional staff and service

Catering • The Pavilion can cater for groups from 25 to 250 guests • Flexible indoor and outdoor catering options for conferences, cocktail parties and product launches

address Allan Border Field, 1 Bogan Street, Breakfast Creek 4010 Contact Information postal PO Box 575, Albion 4010 phone (+61 7) 3292 3155 fax (+61 7) 3862 6291 email [email protected] web www.thepavilion.net.au transport Bus & Train parking Complimentary km airport 11.5 km cbd 4.5

67

THE SEBEL & CITIGATE KING GEORGE SQUARE BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 14

Star Rating

AAAAB

A unique and stylish hotel ideally located in the heart of the city.

Accom. Rooms 438

Map H7

NAME OF ROOM

Size m2

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Classroom

U-Shaped

Boardroom

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

Connaught

293

2.8

350

220

350

140

60

70

Y

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

Grand Windsor Ballroom

424

2.8

500

350

500

250

80

100

Y

Kennedy

210

3.5

250

140

250

110

50

60

Y

• Brisbane’s largest conference and convention hotel ideal for small to large scale events

• Spacious, well-appointed guest rooms and suites in two distinct accommodation towers

Lincoln

238

3.5

250

150

200

90

50

60

Y

Norfolk

190

2.8

200

150

200

80

40

50

Y

• State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment with an on-site specialist to assist with all requirements

• Rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, espresso bar, restaurant and lounge bar

Presidential Ballroom

687

3.5

1,000

550

1,000

400

140

110

Y

Roosevelt

245

3.5

320

210

320

130

60

80

Y

Y/N

Hotel features include superior or deluxe guest room accommodation, an array of dining options and superb conference and meeting facilities all within walking distance of the Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Banquet

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Contact Information address Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 13147, George Street, Brisbane 4003 phone (+61 7) 3229 9111 fax (+61 7) 3229 9618 email [email protected] web www.mirvachotels.com/events transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

Star Rating

Brisbane’s ultimate entertainment destination.

Court Lounge

114

5.4

50

Map

153

5.4

120

Ryan’s Private Dining

180

5.4

100

Surveyors’

118

5.4

80

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Five beautifully appointed function rooms offer a memorable setting for the most important occasions

• 130 individually selected accommodation rooms and suites with marble bathrooms and modern amenities • 24-hour reception and Concierge, bathrobes, in-room safes and executive desk with Internet access

Contact Information address Top of the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane 4000 postal GPO Box 2488, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3306 8888 fax (+61 7) 3306 8880 email [email protected] web www.treasurybrisbane.com.au transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

68

Boardroom

-

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access

5.4

U-Shaped

114

Cabinet

Classroom

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Size m2

NAME OF ROOM

• Each room showcases the history of the building, once occupied by the Lands Administration

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

DIMENSIONS

Set within the grandeur of two of Brisbane’s most iconic Heritage buildings in the heart of the central business district sits the Treasury Casino & Hotel. With five bars, six restaurants, 130 5 star hotel rooms, five functions rooms, live music, 80 gaming tables and over 1,300 gaming machines, it is Brisbane’s 24/7 ultimate entertainment destination.

Map I8

Accom. Rooms 130

AAAAA

18

-

-

-

18

N

-

80

20

26

28

N

80

100

36

-

-

N

70

80

32

38

40

N

50

80

20

26

28

N

Y/N

Meeting Rooms 5

Banquet

TREASURY CASINO & HOTEL

Conference Services & Facilities • Choose from nine unique spaces including a boardroom, tiered theatre and flexible layout rooms • Breakout and small meeting rooms available

Catering • Menu options can be tailored to suit your requirements • Contemporary and relaxed catering spaces with interior design elements

Auditorium

220

2.55

150

80

150

Boardroom

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Size m2

Banquet

NAME OF ROOM

CAPACITY (MAX) Cocktail

After entering a stunning foyer with views of the Story Bridge, be welcomed into one of our private seminar rooms which feature natural light. Our facility is fully-equipped with state-of-the-art information technologies and audio-visual infrastructure and we offer unique and flexible 5 star catering.

DIMENSIONS

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

Award-winning interior design and a world-class facility.

Map G9

U-Shaped

Meeting Rooms 9

Classroom

UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL DOWNTOWN

60

50

70

N

Boardroom

48

2.55

70

-

50

-

-

24

N

Boardroom/Foyer

90

2.55

150

-

-

-

-

-

N

MBA Theatre

120

2.55

-

-

58

-

-

-

N

Seminar Room East

120

2.55

100

48

100

36

24

24

N

Seminar Room West

100

2.55

60

32

60

27

21

18

N

The Hub

100

2.55

-

-

-

36

21

-

N

Contact Information address Level 19, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane 4001 postal PO Box 5721, Central Plaza, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3346 7111 fax (+61 7) 3346 7199 email [email protected] web www.business.uq.edu.au/downtown transport Bus, Train, CityCat/Ferry & CityCycle parking Paid km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

VICTORIA PARK GOLF COMPLEX & FUNCTION VENUE

Meeting Rooms 8

DIMENSIONS

CAPACITY (MAX) Boardroom

• Catering for conferences, gala dinners, cocktail parties, product launches and corporate golf days

Vehicle Access Vehicle Access Y/N

• Support from event professionals and complimentary on-site parking

U-Shaped

• Seasonal menus to suit any event, designed by our experienced Executive Chef

Classroom

• Modern, well-appointed spaces with natural light, spacious terraces, sound and audio-visual systems

Ceiling Ht m

Theatre

Catering

Size m2

Banquet

Conference Services & Facilities

NAME OF ROOM

Cocktail

Style | Views | Elegance | Detail Situated just two kilometres from Brisbane’s city centre, Victoria Park Golf Complex & Function Venue is an inner-city sanctuary combining state-ofthe-art golf and function facilities in one stunning setting. Victoria Park has quickly become one of Brisbane’s premier function locations.

Map B5

Alabaster

170

2.7

180

120

80

60

33

21

N

Driving Lounge

42

2.4

30

-

-

-

-

-

N

Garden Marquee

200

4

150

80

100

72

30

27

Y

Marble Bar

350

4.8

300

130

140

90

50

33

N

Marquee

450

5.5

1,000

480

600

-

-

-

Y

Putting Lounge

109

2.2

70

-

-

-

-

-

N

Quartz

155

2.8

120

60

50

42

27

21

N

address Herston Road, Herston 4006 Contact Information postal PO Box 256, RBH PO, Herston 4029 phone (+61 7) 3252 0666 fax (+61 7) 3257 2552 email [email protected] web www.victoriaparkfunctionvenue.com.au transport Bus & Train parking Complimentary km airport 14.5 km cbd 2.5

69

AUSTRALIA ZOO

Meeting Rooms 7

Map A10 Regional Map

Crikey! It’s not just a conference; it’s a wildlife adventure!

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• Great location – inside Australia Zoo with full access to Australia Zoo throughout the day

• Australia Zoo has a massive 2,000 seat food court with an extensive menu

• Full and half-day rates, room flexibility, themed facilities and an experienced event team

• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea options available

Contact Information address Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah 4519 postal Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah 4519 phone (+61 7) 5436 2000 fax (+61 7) 5494 8604 email [email protected] web www.australiazoo.com.au km airport 74.5 km cbd 72

BOND UNIVERSITY FUNCTION CENTRE

Meeting Rooms 32

Map M14 Regional Map

Sandstone arches, lakeside settings and landscaped grounds.

Conference Services & Facilities • Able to cater for functions for 10 to 1,000 people • Natural lighting with floor-to-ceiling windows; blackout curtains in Princeton Ballroom and University Club

Catering • Flexible catering options for conferences, school formals, cocktail parties and dinners • We are able to tailor a menu to suit your event

Contact Information address 14 University Drive, Bond University 4229 postal 14 University Drive, Bond University 4229 phone (+61 7) 5595 4124 fax (+61 7) 5595 5009 email [email protected] web www.bond.edu.au km airport 97 km cbd 86

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

Meeting Rooms 11

Map F18

A multi-arts, dining and conference venue set on the Brisbane River.

Conference Services & Facilities • Offering unique spaces for meetings, exhibitions, private parties, conferences and product launches • Located just 10 minutes from the city

Catering • By working with our catering partner, food and beverage is made easy • An array of catering options and tailor-made menus to suit any event

Contact Information address 119 Lamington Street, New Farm 4005 postal PO Box 364, New Farm 4005 phone (+61 7) 3358 8622 fax (+61 7) 3358 8611 email [email protected] web www.brisbanepowerhouse.org km airport 14 km cbd 3.5

CENTRAL VENUES Conference where the mood takes you – the bush, the city or the river.

Conference Services & Facilities • Bardon Conference Venue – a conference retreat with 22 conference rooms and 320 seat amphitheatre

• Eagle Street Conference Venue – in Brisbane city, 120 seat tiered theatrette, three breakout rooms

• Dockside Conference Venue – on the river, three conference rooms and on-site accommodation

Contact Information address PO Box 571, Ashgrove 4065 phone (+61 7) 3217 5333 fax (+61 7) 3367 1350 email [email protected] web www.centralvenues.com.au

70

ECONO LODGE CITY STAR BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 1

Star Rating

AAAB

Accom. Rooms 44

Map L13

Award-winning property, great location and good value for money.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Specialising in smaller size meetings, seminars, team building activities with full catering service

• Newly refurbished spacious rooms with ensuite, air-conditioning, mini-bar fridge and Foxtel

• Complimentary car parking and on-site accommodation

• Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities and use of swimming pool

Contact Information address 650 Main Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 postal 650 Main Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 phone (+61 7) 3391 6222 fax (+61 7) 3891 0720 email [email protected] web www.citystar.com.au km airport 17 km cbd 3.5

HOTEL GEORGE WILLIAMS

Meeting Rooms 5

Star Rating

AAAB

Accom. Rooms 106

Map H7

Ideal Brisbane city location in the government and corporate precinct.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Five conference rooms that can accommodate up to 100 guests in a variety of styles

• 106 quality rooms all with security key access and individually controlled air-conditioners

• Perfect venue for training courses, workshops and all types of conferences

• Two dedicated residential conference floors

Contact Information address 317–325 George Street, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 13386, George Street, Brisbane 4003 phone (+61 7) 3308 0700 fax (+61 7) 3308 0733 email [email protected] web www.hgw.com.au km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

HOTEL IBIS BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 1

Star Rating

AAAB

Accom. Rooms 217

Map H7

Ibis Brisbane offers a modern and centrally located inner-city venue.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• With competitive mid-market pricing, Ibis Brisbane is the perfect inner-city conference venue

• This 3.5 star hotel features 217 contemporary spacious rooms • Modern restaurant and bar facilities

• Modern design with natural light

Contact Information address 27–35 Turbot Street, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 102, Roma Street, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3237 2333 fax (+61 7) 3237 2444 email [email protected] web www.accorhotels.com km airport 15 km cbd 0

JEPHSON HOTEL

Meeting Rooms 2

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 51

Map SW of O1

The Jephson Hotel offers conference delegates and guests free parking.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Our state-of-the-art rooftop function facilities provide the perfect setting for any type of event

• The Jephson is inner-city accommodation at its finest, with quality you expect from a 4.5 star hotel

• The space consists of two interconnecting rooms, an adjoining breakout terrace and private bar

• Premium studios through to luxuriously spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments/penthouse

Contact Information address 63 Jephson Street, Toowong 4066 postal 63 Jephson Street, Toowong 4066 phone (+61 7) 3736 4400 fax (+61 7) 3736 4499 email [email protected] web www.jephsonhotel.com.au km airport 20 km cbd 5

71

KEDRON-WAVELL SERVICES CLUB

Meeting Rooms 8

Map N of A16

Modern, multimillion dollar complex located in the Chermside precinct.

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• Choice of function rooms or secluded private terraces to cater for up to 500 guests

• Innovative and modern menus tailor-made to suit any event, requirement or budget

• Specialised events department with a personal experienced supervisor appointed to your event

• Professional catering team with extensive experience in a variety of events

Contact Information address 375 Hamilton Road (off Kittyhawk Drive), Chermside 4032 postal PO Box 107, Chermside South 4032 phone (+61 7) 3350 0904 fax (+61 7) 3359 7609 email [email protected] web www.kedron-wavell.com.au km airport 12 km cbd 11

MANTRA SOUTH BANK

Meeting Rooms 2

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 161

Map K7

Next to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre; ideal for delegates.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Pillarless meeting space, natural light and wireless Internet in conference rooms and lobby

• Spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments with deluxe hotel-style service

• Exclusive dining options available at Stone Restaurant and Bar

• Apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens, laundry facilities and private balconies

Contact Information address 161 Grey Street, South Bank 4101 phone (+61 7) 3305 2513 fax (+61 7) 3305 2598 email [email protected] web www.mantra.com.au km airport 17.5 km cbd 1

MANTRA ON QUEEN

Meeting Rooms 2

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 172

Map E10

Centrally located near the city heart, Riverside and Fortitude Valley.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Offering versatile conference facilities featuring one or two rooms with spacious pre-function area

• Spacious hotel rooms, one and two bedroom apartments

• Audio-visual equipment included

• All apartments feature fully-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and balcony

Contact Information address 570 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 2) 8062 5085 fax (+61 2) 8062 5111 email [email protected] web www.mantra.com.au km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

METRO HOTEL IPSWICH INTERNATIONAL

Meeting Rooms 7

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 97

Map I8 Regional Map

Your one stop conference and events venue.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Seven first-class conference and function rooms catering from two to 400 delegates

• 4.5 star accommodation rooms – 11 one bedroom apartments, 84 deluxe rooms and two spa suites • Fine-dining in Platfom 9 Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

Contact Information address 43 South Street (corner Foote Lane), Ipswich 4305 postal 43 South Street (corner Foote Lane), Ipswich 4305 phone (+61 7) 3812 8077 fax (+61 7) 3812 8277 email [email protected] web www.ipswichinternational.com.au km airport 52 km cbd 37

72

MORETON ISLAND ADVENTURES

Map F11 Regional Map

We create extraordinary events in very unique locations.

Conference Services & Facilities • Private charters on our ship Micat • Unique Moreton Island events include corporate challenges, dinner under the stars and beach barbeques

Catering • Specialising in innovative fresh cuisine in all styles aboard Micat • Beach barbeques incorporating fresh Queensland seafood

Contact Information address 14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane 4178 postal PO Box 249, Wynnum 4178 phone (+61 7) 3909 3333 fax (+61 7) 3895 1015 email [email protected] web www.moretonislandadventures.com.au transport Bus parking Complimentary & Paid km airport 18 km cbd 18

PARK REGIS NORTH QUAY

Meeting Rooms 5

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 95

Map G5

Perched above the Brisbane River with spectacular views over the city.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Function rooms can accommodate boardroom meetings for 17 guests to an event for 150

• Range of modern and spacious hotel rooms and one and two bedroom self-contained apartments

• Our dedicated team take pride in providing exceptional service to help make your event perfect

• Modern rooms feature Internet, air-conditioning, cable television and DVD player

Contact Information address 293 North Quay, Brisbane 4000 postal 293 North Quay, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3013 7200 fax (+61 7) 3236 1582 email [email protected] km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

QUAY WEST SUITES BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 3

Star Rating

AAAAA

web www.parkregishotels.com

Accom. Rooms 60

Map J10

Luxurious central city hotel with exceptional conference facilities.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Features three versatile function areas with adjoining sandstone courtyard

• Private penthouses available for executive conferences and dinners

• Ideal for intimate meetings or large functions, with space to cater for up to 120 guests

• One and two bedroom apartments and penthouses

Contact Information address 132 Alice Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 132 Alice Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3853 6000 fax (+61 7) 3853 6060 email [email protected] web www.mirvachotels.com/events km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

REGATTA HOTEL

Meeting Rooms 5

Map W of O1

Newly renovated, this iconic hotel is a grand option for meetings.

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• The hotel has five rooms, all airconditioned, dedicated to meetings, functions and conferences

• A fully-operational kitchen with skilled team of chefs and wait staff to suit any occasion

• Caters for 500 guests cocktail style with latest sound system, televisions and in-house audio-visual

• Menus are available on request and can be custom created for specific meeting requirements

address 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong 4064 Contact Information postal 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong 4064 phone (+61 7) 3871 9504 fax (+61 7) 3871 9965 email [email protected] web www.regattahotel.com.au km airport 19 km cbd 4

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RIVERGLENN

Meeting Rooms 8

Star Rating

AAA

Accom. Rooms 44

Map SW of O1

Unique, award-winning venue offering privacy and a relaxed atmosphere.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Conference packages with an extensive range of catering options and audio-visual equipment

• 44 air-conditioned rooms with double or single beds including ensuite facilities

• High and low adventure training courses facilitated by highly qualified and experienced instructors

• 24-hour broadband Internet access and complimentary laundry facilities

Contact Information address 70 Kate Street, Indooroopilly 4068 postal PO Box 770, Indooroopilly 4068 phone (+61 7) 3871 4500 fax (+61 7) 3878 2366 email [email protected] web www.riverglenn.com.au km airport 23.5 km cbd 10

RIVERSIDE HOTEL SOUTH BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 3

Star Rating

AAAA

Accom. Rooms 112

Map I5

Personal service with flexibility to suit a wide range of budgets.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• On-site restaurant available for all functions; accommodation and secure parking available

• Choice of recently refurbished hotel rooms or one bedroom self-contained apartments

• Latest automated audio-visual equipment including ceiling projectors, microphones and lecterns

• Balconies, mini-bar, Foxtel channels, iron and ironing board, hairdryers and laundry facilities

Contact Information address 20 Montague Road, South Brisbane 4101 postal 20 Montague Road, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3846 0577 fax (+61 7) 3846 2577 email [email protected] web www.riversidehotel.com.au km airport 17.5 km cbd 1.5

SCHONELL FUNCTIONS & CATERING

Meeting Rooms 4

Map S of O3

Located on the scenic grounds of The University of Queensland.

Conference Services & Facilities • Choose from a cocktail, classroom, banquet or theatre style set-up to suit your individual needs • Complimentary room hire with minimum catering spend

Catering • Catering packages starting from just $7 per person • Full range of options including light lunches, sit-down dining and cocktail services

Contact Information address Level 4, UQ Union Building 21, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072 postal Level 4, UQ Union Building 21, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072 phone (+61 7) 3377 2206 fax (+61 7) 3377 2221 email [email protected] web www.schonellevents.com.au km airport 20 km cbd 8

SHELDON SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Meeting Rooms 4

Map H12 Regional Map

Brisbane’s premier suburban event and function centre.

Conference Services & Facilities • Unique spaces for all types of events including meetings, conferences and corporate parties • Complimentary on-site parking for delegates and visitors

Catering • Catering from 10 to 800 guests banquet style and 2,000 cocktail style • Innovative, modern and creative chefs with menus to suit any and all events

Contact Information address Taylor Road, Sheldon 4157 postal PO Box 1188, Capalaba DC 4157 phone (+61 7) 3206 5573 fax (+61 7) 3206 5592 email [email protected] web www.ssec.com.au km airport 34 km cbd 32.5

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SPICERS BALFOUR HOTEL

Meeting Rooms 1

Star Rating

Accom. Rooms 9

AAAAA

Map E13

Classic Queenslander with a European heart.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• State-of-the-art equipment with 50" plasma projection system, iPod station and Bose surround sound

• Executive – spacious in size, work desk, plasma television, Nespresso, Foxtel and free Wi-Fi

• Butler service, on-site delegate parking, fresh air, natural light and complimentary Wi-Fi access

• Courtyard – spacious, outdoor area, work desk, plasma television, Nespresso, Foxtel and free Wi-Fi

Contact Information address 37 Balfour Street, New Farm 4005 postal PO Box 543, New Farm 4005 phone 1300 401 648 fax (+61 7) 3259 8768 email [email protected] web www.spicersgroup.com.au/balfour km airport 15.5 km cbd 2

STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND

Meeting Rooms 13

Map I6

Amazing spaces and an experienced event team for unforgettable events.

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• Auditoriums, a function terrace and a range of meeting rooms, ideal for conferences and events

• Catering for cocktails, banquets and events can be arranged through one of our six caterers

• 10 minute walk from the city and a short stroll to galleries, cafés, parklands and public transport

• Our diverse range of caterers allows you to select the style of menu best suited to your event

Contact Information address Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank 4101 postal PO Box 3488, Stanley Place, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3840 7249 fax (+61 7) 3840 7933 email [email protected] web www.slq.qld.gov.au km airport 17.5 km cbd 1.5

TATTERSALL’S CLUB

Meeting Rooms 8

Accom. Rooms 18

Map H9

Offers the ultimate atmosphere, style and service for functions.

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• Many styles of rooms ranging from the old-world style of the Chandelier Room to the modern Ballroom

• Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, meetings, presentations and conferences

• 18 spacious accommodation suites that echo the elegance of the Club

• Catering packages tailored to suit all occasions

address 215 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 Contact Information postal GPO Box 124, Brisbane 4001 phone (+61 7) 3331 8881 fax (+61 7) 3221 8827 email [email protected] web www.tattersallsclub.com km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

THE INCHCOLM HOTEL

Star Rating

A AAA

Accom. Rooms 36

Map F8

Brisbane’s premier Heritage-listed boutique suite hotel.

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities • Superior suite – queen size bed, lounge, ensuite bathroom, work desk and wireless Internet • One and two bedroom suites – bedroom, lounge room, ensuite bathroom, desk and wireless Internet

Services & Facilities • Full service restaurant and bar, available for private functions • Guest laundry, swimming pool and secure parking (subject to availability)

Contact Information address 73 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane 4000 postal 73 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3226 8888 fax (+61 7) 3226 8899 email [email protected] web www.theinchcolm.com.au km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

75

THE LANDING AT DOCKSIDE

Meeting Rooms 3

Map H13

Overlooking the Brisbane River, the ideal space to showcase Brisbane.

Conference Services & Facilities

Catering

• Book a space for one to eight hours to workshop, team build and create.

• Large range of menus and packages available

• Tranquil setting opens onto private terraces for catering and breakout areas.

• Tailor a menu specific to your taste and budget

address 44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 Contact Information postal 44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point 4169 phone (+61 7) 3217 3646 fax (+61 7) 3391 1830 email [email protected] web www.landingatdockside.com.au km airport 16.5 km cbd 3.5

THE MARQUE BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 4

Star Rating

Accom. Rooms 99

AAAA

Map I9

Centrally located in the heart of the city on George Street.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Four versatile function rooms with natural light, catering for up to 120 guests banquet style

• 99 rooms and suites with wireless broadband Internet, outdoor pool, fitness room and parking

• Ideal for small to medium sized conferences, functions and seminars

• Restaurant 103, located on the ground floor, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact Information address 103 George Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 103 George Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3221 6044 fax (+61 7) 3221 7474 email [email protected] web www.marquehotels.com/brisbane km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

THE SEBEL SUITES BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 3

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 164

Map I9

Stylishly appointed apartment hotel located in the heart of the city.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Versatile conference areas with natural light that can cater for up to 200 guests

• Stylish studio rooms, spacious one bedroom apartments and interconnecting two bedroom apartments

• Adjoining landscaped terrace that’s ideal for event breakouts, lunches and cocktail parties

• Full guest services including daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, recreation deck and pool

Contact Information address 95 Charlotte Street, Brisbane 4000 postal 95 Charlotte Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3224 3500 fax (+61 7) 3211 0299 email [email protected] web www.mirvachotels.com/events km airport 15.5 km cbd 0

WATERMARK HOTEL BRISBANE

Meeting Rooms 3

Star Rating

AAAAB

Accom. Rooms 95

4.5 star boutique hotel overlooking Roma Street Parkland.

Conference Services & Facilities

Type of Accommodation/ In-Room Facilities

• Naturally lit, pillarless rooms ideal for conferences, board meetings and seminars

• Standard and superior rooms with balconies; deluxe and executive rooms with upgraded amenities

• Fully-licensed bar and restaurant with adjoining terrace for up to 200 people

• Business Centre, Foxtel, in-house movies, mini-bar and room service

Contact Information address 551 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill 4000 postal 551 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill 4000 phone (+61 7) 3058 9333 fax (+61 7) 3058 9350 email [email protected] web www.watermarkhotelbrisbane.com.au km airport 14.5 km cbd 1

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MORE VENUES Name

Address

Phone (+61 7)

Web

Map ref.

Australia Zoo

Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah

5436 2000

www.australiazoo.com.au

A10*

Bond University Function Centre

14 University Drive, Bond University

5595 4124

www.bond.edu.au

M14*

Boonah and District Cultural Centre

3 High Street, Boonah

5463 1524

www.liveatthecentre.com.au

L7*

Brisbane City Hall and King George Square

King George Square, Brisbane

3403 8888

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cityhall

H8

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Grey Street

Corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Bank

3308 3063

www.bcec.com.au

K6

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Merivale Street

Corner Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Bank

3308 3063

www.bcec.com.au

K6

Brisbane Cruises

Brett’s Wharf, Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

3630 2666

www.brisbanecruises.com.au

N of A20

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

3265 8111

www.brisent.com.au

N of A12

Brisbane Powerhouse

119 Lamington Street, New Farm

3358 8622

www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Brisbane Racing Club

Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot

3268 2171

www.brc.com.au

Brisbane Women’s Club

25 Mary Street, Brisbane

3229 3969

www.bwc.org.au

Broncos Leagues Club

98 Fulcher Road, Red Hill

3858 9013

www.broncosleagues.com.au

Brookwater Golf & Country Club

1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater

3814 5500

www.brookwatergolf.com

SW of O1

BTP Technology & Conference Centre

1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains

3853 5200

www.brisbanetechnologypark.com.au

SE of O20

Central Bardon Conference Venue

390 Simpsons Road, Bardon

3217 5333

www.centralvenues.com.au

Central Dockside Conference Venue

44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point

3217 5333

www.centralvenues.com.au

I13

Central Eagle Street Conference Venue

175 Eagle Street, Brisbane

3217 5333

www.centralvenues.com.au

F10

Cliffs Café

29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point

3393 1209

www.cliffscafe.com.au

J12

Cloudland

641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

3872 6600

www.cloudland.tv

C11

Customs House

399 Queen Street, Brisbane

3365 8999

www.customshouse.com.au

F10

Dreamworld | WhiteWater World

Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera

5588 1111

www.worldsinone.com.au

K13*

Fitzy’s Loganholme

Corner Bryants Road & Pacific Highway, Loganholme

3209 8022

www.fitzys.com.au/loganholme

I12*

Gambaro Restaurant & Function Centre

33 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace

3369 9500

www.gambaros.com.au

F2

Greek Club

29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

3844 1166

www.thegreekclub.com.au

Hillstone St Lucia

St Lucia Golf Links, Carawa Street, St Lucia

3870 3433

www.hillstonestlucia.com.au

F18 N of A20 I9 NW of C1

W of F1

L5 SW of O1

Il Centro Restaurant & Bar

Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane

3221 6090

www.il-centro.com.au

H10

Institute of Chartered Accountants

345 Queen Street, Brisbane

3233 6500

www.charteredaccountants.com.au

F10

Ipswich Civic Centre

Corner Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich

3810 6699

www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au

I8*

Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

3872 9018

www.judithwrightcentre.com

C12

Kedron Wavell Services Club

375 Hamilton Road (off Kittyhawk Drive), Chermside

3350 0904

www.kedron-wavell.com.au

Kookaburra River Queens

Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane

3221 1300

www.kookaburrariverqueens.com

La Boite Roundhouse Theatre

6–8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove

3007 8600

www.laboite.com.au

C3

Logan Entertainment Centre

170 Wembley Road, Logan Central

3412 4770

www.logan.qld.gov.au

I12*

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket

3378 1366

www.koala.net

SW of O1

Moda Events Portside

Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

3868 3600

www.modaevents.com.au

N of A20

Moreton Island Adventures

14 Howard Smith Drive, Port of Brisbane

3909 3333

www.moretonislandadventures.com.au

Niche Event Spaces

433 Logan Road, Stones Corner

3394 8304

www.nicheeventspaces.com.au

Old Government House

QUT Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane

3138 8005

www.ogh.qut.edu.au

K10 F12*

N of A16 H10

F11 SE of N20

Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre

1 Whimbrel Street, Port of Brisbane

3258 4677

www.portbris.com.au

Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAG/GoMA)

Stanley Place, South Bank

3840 7303

www.qag.qld.gov.au/venue_hire

I6

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

140 Grey Street, South Bank

3735 6111

www.griffith.edu.au/music

K7

Queensland Museum South Bank

Corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank

3840 7555

www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au

J6

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank

3840 7444

www.qpac.com.au

Queensland Rugby Club

Ballymore Stadium, 91 Clyde Road, Herston

3352 8120

www.qruclub.com.au

Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

Kessels Road, Nathan

3405 7511

www.qsac.org.au

S of O12

Queensland Tennis Centre

190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson

3120 7999

www.queenslandtenniscentre.com.au

S of O12

QUT Precincts – Brisbane City

QUT Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane

3138 7750

www.gardenstheatre.qut.com/venuehire

QUT Precincts – Kelvin Grove

Corner Kelvin Grove Road & Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove

3138 7750

www.gardenstheatre.qut.com/venuehire

Regatta Hotel

543 Coronation Drive, Toowong

3871 9504

www.regattahotel.com.au

River City Cruises

South Bank Forecourt Jetty, South Bank

0428 278 473

www.rivercitycruises.com.au

Riverlife Adventure Centre

Naval Stores, Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point

3891 5766

www.riverlife.com.au

RNA Showgrounds

600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

3253 3900

www.rnashowgrounds.com.au

J7 N of A5

K10 C3 W of O1 K7 I12 N of A9

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MORE VENUES Name

Address

Phone (+61 7)

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

578 Royal Esplanade, Manly

3396 8666

www.rqys.com.au

G12*

Sails Restaurant and Function Centre

Marine Parade, Redcliffe

3284 3320

www.sails-redcliffe.com.au

D11*

Schonell Functions & Catering

UQ Union Building 21, The University of Queensland, St Lucia

3377 2206

www.schonellevents.com.au

Sheldon Sport & Entertainment Centre

Taylor Road, Sheldon

3206 5573

www.ssec.com.au

H12*

Sirromet Winery

850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton

3206 2999

www.sirromet.com

H12*

South Bank

South Bank House, Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank

3867 2000

www.southbankcorporation.com.au

Web

Map ref.

S of O3

K8

State Library of Queensland

Stanley Place, South Bank

3840 7249

www.slq.qld.gov.au

I6

St Laurence’s College

82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane

3010 1111

www.slc.qld.edu.au

O9

Studio @ The Prop House

Corner Leopard & Vulture Streets, Woolloongabba

3392 4000

www.theprophouse.com.au

M12

Summit Events Centre

157 Given Terrace, Paddington

3512 7820

www.summitevents.com.au

F2

Summit Restaurant & Kuta Café

1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-tha

3369 9922

www.brisbanelookout.com

W of O1

Suncorp Stadium

40 Castlemaine Street, Milton

3331 5000

www.suncorpstadium.com.au

G2

Tattersall’s Club

215 Queen Street, Brisbane

3331 8881

www.tattersallsclub.com

H9

The Brisbane Club

241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

3222 8700

www.brisbaneclub.com.au

The Centre Beaudesert

82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert

5540 5050

www.liveatthecentre.com.au

The Fox

Corner Melbourne & Hope Streets, South Brisbane

3844 2833

www.thefox.com.au

J6

The Gabba

Vulture Street, Woolloongabba

3249 2000

www.thegabba.org.au

N14

The Groove Train – King George Square

100 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

3220 2947

www.groovetrain.com.au

H8

The Landing at Dockside

44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point

3217 3646

www.landingatdockside.com.au

H13

The Met

256 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

3257 2557

www.themet.com.au

B11

The Pavilion Function & Conference Centre

Allan Border Field, 1 Bogan Street, Breakfast Creek

3292 3155

www.thepavilion.net.au

The Plough Inn Tavern

Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank

3844 7777

www.ploughinn.com.au

L8

The Polo Club

Naldham House, Corner Felix & Eagle Streets, Brisbane

3229 3766

www.brisbanepoloclub.com.au

H10

The Ship Inn

Corner Stanley and Sidon Streets, South Bank

3844 8000

www.shipinn.com.au

M9

The Story Bridge Hotel

200 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

3391 2266

www.storybridgehotel.com.au

G12

G9 L10*

N of A15

The Strand at Rugby Quay

123 Eagle Street, Brisbane

3031 6061

www.strandrugbyquay.com.au

The Tivoli

52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley

3852 1711

www.thetivoli.net.au

The Villager Hotel

185 George Street, Brisbane

3211 1300

www.thevillager.com.au

The Workshops Rail Museum

North Street, North Ipswich

3432 5100

www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

I8*

UQ Business School Downtown

Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane

3346 7111

www.business.uq.edu.au/downtown

G9

UQ Centre

The University of Queensland, St Lucia

3346 9654

www.uq.edu.au

Urbane

181 Mary Street, Brisbane

3229 2271

www.urbanerestaurant.com

Victoria Park Golf Complex & Function Venue

Herston Road, Herston

3252 0666

www.victoriaparkfunctionvenue.com.au

Warner Village Theme Parks

Pacific Motorway, Oxenford

5573 3999

www.myfun.com.au

K13*

Woodlands of Marburg

174 Seminary Road, Marburg

5464 4777

www.woodlandsofmarburg.com

H7*

XXXX Ale House, Brewery Tours & Visitor Centre

Corner Black & Paten Streets, Milton

3361 7597

www.xxxx.com.au

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G10 N of A9 H8

S of O5 H10 B5

H1

MORE ACCOMMODATION Address

Phone (+61 7)

Web

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

515 Queen Street, Brisbane

3303 8000

www.brisbanemarriott.com.au

F10

Emporium Hotel

1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

3253 6999

www.emporiumhotelevents.com.au

A12

Hilton Brisbane

190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

3234 2000

www.brisbane.hilton.com

H9

Limes Hotel

142 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

3852 9000

www.limeshotel.com.au

A10

Name

Map ref.

5 STAR

Pethers Rainforest Retreat

28b Geissmann Street, North Tamborine

5545 4577

www.pethers.com.au

K11*

Quay West Suites Brisbane

132 Alice Street, Brisbane

3853 6000

www.mirvachotels.com/events

J10

Sofitel Brisbane Central

249 Turbot Street, Brisbane

3835 3535

www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au

F8

Spicers Balfour Hotel

37 Balfour Street, New Farm

1300 401 648

www.spicersgroup.com.au/balfour

E13

Spicers Peak Lodge

Wilkinson’s Road, Maryvale, Scenic Rim

4666 1083

www.peppers.com.au

M5*

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Corner Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane

3221 1999

www.stamford.com.au/spb

H10

Treasury Casino & Hotel

Top of the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

3306 8888

www.treasurybrisbane.com.au

All Seasons Stradbroke Island

43–57 East Coast Road, Point Lookout

3415 0000

www.all-seasons-hotels.com

Best Western Ipswich Heritage Motor Inn

51–55 Warwick Road, Ipswich

3202 3111

www.ihmi.com.au

I8

4 – 4.5 star F15* I8*

Best Western Sunnybank Star Motel & Apartments

233 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains

3341 7488

www.sunnybankstarmotel.com.au

Binna Burra Mountain Lodge

Binna Burra Road, Beechmont

5533 3622

www.binnaburralodge.com.au

Brisbane Gateway Resort

200 School Road, Rochedale

3341 6333

www.gatewayvillage.com.au

Brisbane Holiday Village

10 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains

3341 6133

www.brisbaneholiday.com.au

S of O12

Brisbane Riverview Hotel

Corner Kingsford Smith Drive & Hunt Street, Hamilton

3862 1800

www.viewhotels.com.au

N of A16

Central Cosmo Apartments

60 Park Road, Milton

3858 5999

www.centralcosmo.com.au

Central Dockside Apartments

44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point

3891 6644

www.centraldockside.com.au

H13 N10

S of O14 N11* SE of O20

J1

Central Hillcrest Apartments

311 Vulture Street, South Brisbane

3846 3000

www.centralhillcrest.com.au

Central West End Apartments

220 Melbourne Street, West End

3011 8333

www.centralwestend.com.au

L5

Chifley at Lennons

66 Queen Street, Brisbane

3222 3222

www.chifleyhotels.com

H8

Comfort Inn & Suites Robertson Gardens

281 Kessels Road, Nathan

3875 1999

www.robertsongardens.com.au

Couran Cove Island Resort

John Lund Drive, Hope Island

5509 3000

www.couran.com

Domain Serviced Apartments

110 Racecourse Road, Ascot

3630 1001

www.domainservicedapartments.com.au

S of O20 K14* NE of A20

Franklin Villa

35 Brighton Road, Highgate Hill

3255 0889

www.franklinvilla.com

N5

Holiday Inn Brisbane

159 Roma Street, Brisbane

3238 2222

www.holidayinn.com

G6

Hotel Chino

19 O’Keefe Street, Woolloongabba

3896 4000

www.hotelchino.com.au

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane

23 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane

3831 4055

www.ghihotels.com

E7

Hotel Urban Brisbane

345 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

3831 6177

www.hotelurban.com.au

F7

iStay River City

79 Albert Street, Brisbane

3017 0800

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

Jephson Hotel

63 Jephson Street, Toowong

3736 4400

www.jephsonhotel.com.au

SW of O1 NE of A20

S of O14

I9

Kingsford Smith Motel

610 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

3868 4444

www.kingsfordsmithmotel.com.au

La Vida on Anzac

41 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe

3897 4700

www.lavidaonanzac.com.au

MacArthur Chambers

201 Edward Street, Brisbane

3221 9229

www.macarthurchambers.com.au

Manly Marina Cove Motel

578a Royal Esplanade, Manly

3348 1000

www.manlymarinacove.com

G12* E10

D11* G9

Mantra on Queen

570 Queen Street, Brisbane

(+61 2) 8062 5085

www.mantra.com.au

Mantra South Bank

161 Grey Street, South Bank

3305 2513

www.mantra.com.au

K7

Medina Executive Brisbane

15 Ivory Lane, Brisbane

3218 5800

www.medinaapartments.com.au

D11 E9*

Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge Spa and Vineyard

564 Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain

3298 5100

www.clearmountainlodge.com.au

Mercure Hotel Brisbane

85–87 North Quay, Brisbane

3237 2300

www.mercurebrisbane.com.au

I7

Metro Hotel Ipswich International

43 South Street, Ipswich

3812 8077

www.ipswichinternational.com.au

I8*

M on Mary

70 Mary Street, Brisbane

3503 8000

www.monmary.com.au

I9

Mount Ommaney Hotel Apartments

Corner Dandenong Road & Centenary Highway, Mount Ommaney

3279 1288

www.mtommaneyhotel.com.au

Novotel Brisbane

200 Creek Street, Brisbane

3309 3309

www.novotelbrisbane.com.au

Novotel Brisbane Airport

6/8 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport

3175 3100

www.novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au

Oaks 212 Margaret

212 Margaret Street, Brisbane

3012 8020

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

Oaks Aspire

1 West Street, Ipswich

3280 5100

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

I8*

Oaks Aurora

420 Queen Street, Brisbane

3838 9800

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

F10

Oaks Casino Towers

151 George Street, Brisbane

3017 4900

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

I8

Oaks Charlotte Towers

128 Charlotte Street, Brisbane

3027 8400

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

H9

Oaks Felix

26 Felix Street, Brisbane

3023 6777

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

H10

Oaks Festival Towers

108 Albert Street, Brisbane

3027 8800

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

I9

Oaks Lexicon

Corner Ann & Wharf Streets, Brisbane

3222 4999

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

F9

Oaks Mon Komo

99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe

1300 524 404

www.oakshotelsresorts.com.au

D11*

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Mountain Villas

Lamington National Park Road, via Canungra, Lamington National Park

5502 4911

www.oreillys.com.au

M11*

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MORE ACCOMMODATION Name

Address

Phone (+61 7)

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Oxygen

150–170 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill

3833 0833

www.oxygenapartments.com.au

E8

Park Regis North Quay

293 North Quay, Brisbane

3013 7200

www.parkregishotels.com

G5

Portal Hotel

52 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill

3009 3400

www.portalhotel.com.au

E8

Proximity Waterfront Apartments

185 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe

3283 1001

www.proximitywaterfrontapartments.com.au

D11*

Q Resorts Abbey Apartments

160 Roma Street, Brisbane

3236 0600

www.qresorts.com.au

G6

Q Resorts Gabba Central Serviced Apartments

803 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba

3175 4700

www.gabbacentral.com.au

N13

Quality Hotel Airport International

528 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

3268 6388

www.airportmotel.com.au

N of A12

Quest Ipswich

57–63 Warwick Road, Ipswich

3813 6000

www.questipswich.com.au

I8*

Quest on Story Bridge

85 Deakin Street, Kangaroo Point

3249 8400

www.questonstorybridge.com.au

G12

Quest River Park Central

120 Mary Street, Brisbane

3838 1000

www.questriverparkcentral.com.au

H9

Quest Spring Hill

454 Upper Edward Street, Spring Hill

3026 2500

www.questspringhill.com.au

F7

Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane

255 Ann Street, Brisbane

3001 9888

www.rendezvoushotels.com/brisbane

G8

Republic Apartments

363 Turbot Street, Brisbane

3226 3400

www.republicapartments.com.au

E9

Riverside Hotel South Brisbane

20 Montague Road, South Brisbane

3846 0577

www.riversidehotel.com.au

I5

Rothbury Heritage Apartment Hotel

301 Ann Street, Brisbane

3239 8888

www.rothburyhotel.com

F9

Royal Albert Hotel

167 Albert Street, Brisbane

3291 8888

www.royalalbert.com.au

H9

Royal on the Park Brisbane

Corner Alice & Albert Streets, Brisbane

3221 3411

www.royalonthepark.com.au

I10

Rydges South Bank

9 Glenelg Street, South Bank

3364 0800

www.rydges.com/southbank

Scarborough Beach Resort

89 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough

3897 3100

www.scarboroughbeachresort.com.au

Spicers Hidden Vale

617 Mount Mort Road, Grandchester

1300 410 048

www.spicershiddenvale.com.au

I5*

Springwood Tower Apartment Hotel

9 Murrajong Road, Springwood

3387 7000

www.springwoodtower.com.au

SE of 013

L7 D11*

Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel | Spa Resort

East Coast Road, Point Lookout

3409 8188

www.stradbrokehotel.com.au

F15*

Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island

1300 652 250

www.tangalooma.com

D14*

The Bunyip Scenic Rim Resort

139 Lutter Road, Charlwood

0408 161 164

www.bunyipscenicrimresort.com.au

L7*

The Docks on Goodwin

15 Goodwin Street, Kangaroo Point

3320 1800

www.thedocks.com.au

G12

The Inchcolm Hotel

73 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane

3226 8888

www.theinchcolm.com.au

F8

The Manor Apartment Hotel

289 Queen Street, Brisbane

3319 4700

www.manorapartments.com.au

G9

The Marque Brisbane

103 George Street, Brisbane

3221 6044

www.marquehotels.com/brisbane

I9

The Point Brisbane

21 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point

3240 0888

www.thepointbrisbane.com.au

I12

The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane

Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane

3229 9111

www.mirvachotels.com/events

H7

The Sebel Suites Brisbane

95 Charlotte Street, Brisbane

3224 3500

www.mirvachotels.com/events

Toowong Villas

9 Ascog Terrace, Toowong

3371 4855

www.toowongvillas.com.au

Watermark Hotel Brisbane

551 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

3058 9333

www.watermarkhotelbrisbane.com.au

E6

Zengarra Country House and Pavilions

2225 Lake Moogerah Road, Boonah

5463 5600

www.zengarra.com

M6*

Annie’s Shandon Inn

405 Upper Edward Street, Spring Hill

3831 8684

www.babs.com.au/annies

Aynsley Bed & Breakfast

14 Glanmire Street, Paddington

3368 2250

www.aynsley.com.au

W of E1 N of A12

I9 W of O1

3 –3.5 star F8

Best Western Airport Hacienda Motel

569 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

3268 5011

www.hacienda.com.au

City Palms Motel

55 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

3252 1338

www.citypalmsmotel.com

A9

Econo Lodge City Star Brisbane

650 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

3391 6222

www.citystar.com.au

L13

Hotel George Williams

317–325 George Street, Brisbane

3308 0700

www.hgw.com.au

H7

Hotel Ibis Brisbane

27–35 Turbot Street, Brisbane

3237 2333

www.accorhotels.com

H7

Metro Hotel Tower Mill

239 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

3832 1421

www.metrohotels.com

F7

Metropolitan Motor Inn

106 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill

3831 6000

www.metropolitanmotorinn.com

E8

Riverglenn

70 Kate Street, Indooroopilly

3871 4500

www.riverglenn.com.au

Sapphire Resort

5 Brereton Street, South Brisbane

3217 2588

www.sapphireresort.com.au

K4

Snooze Inn

383 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley

3620 4800

www.snoozeinn.com.au

B10

The Manly Hotel

54 Cambridge Parade, Manly

3249 5999

www.manlyhotel.com.au

G12*

SW of O1

Backpackers / Hostels Base Brisbane Central

308 Edward Street, Brisbane

3211 2433

www.stayatbase.com

Base Brisbane Embassy

214 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

3166 8000

www.stayatbase.com

H9

Brisbane Backpackers Resort

110 Vulture Street, West End

3844 9956

www.brisbanebackpackers.com.au

M5

Brisbane City Backpackers

380 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane

3211 3221

www.citybackpackers.com

G4

Brisbane City YHA

392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane

3236 1004

www.yha.com.au

G4

Bunk

Corner Ann & Gipps Streets, Fortitude Valley

1800 682 865

www.bunkbrisbane.com.au

C11

Chill Backpackers

328 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane

3236 0088

www.chillbackpackers.com

G4

Tinbilly Travellers

462 George Street, Brisbane

3238 5888

www.tinbilly.com

G6

Woodduck Backpackers

390 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane

3236 2961

www.woodduck.com.au

G4

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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

EVENT EXPERTS

Brisbane’s behind-the-scenes brilliance They’re the silent heroes of events. The organisers. The entertainers. The AV experts. The support service suppliers who complete the picture of every great event and make it effortless for everyone else.

From transport operators to lighting technicians, stage builders to set designers, performers to Professional Conference Organisers, Brisbane is home to an outstanding group of support service suppliers. With their specialised skills, trained expertise and intimate knowledge of the local industry, these

are the people to call on for assistance and advice in shaping, styling and arranging an event. Always outstanding, always creative, always focused on delivering the highest standards of customer service, Brisbane’s support suppliers deliver on the details with an imaginative flair typical of Australia’s new world city.

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PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Page no.

Professional support services

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Airtrain

www.airtrain.com.au

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Alpha Car Hire

www.alphacarhire.com.au

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Aries Tours & Transport

www.ariestours.com

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Blue Shadow Group

www.blueshadowgroup.com

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Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre

www.visitbrisbane.com.au

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Limoso Limousines

www.limoso.com.au

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Moreton Hire

www.moreton.net.au

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Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines

www.murrays.com.au

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Off-Site Connections Event Management

www.offsiteconnections.com

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Produktz Pty Ltd

www.produktz.com.au

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Pyramid Displays

www.pyramiddisplays.com.au

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Staging Connections

www.stagingconnections.com

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Professional Conference Organisers

Web

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arinex

www.arinex.com.au

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Carillon Conference Management (CCM)

www.ccm.com.au

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cievents

www.cievents.com

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Eventcorp

www.eventcorp.com.au

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ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd

www.icmsaust.com.au

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ICMS Pty Ltd

www.icms.com.au

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LOUD Conferences and Events

www.loudevents.com.au

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MCI (formerly Event Planners Australia)

www.mci-group.com/australia

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The OzAccom Group

www.ozaccom.com.au

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WALDRONSMITH Management

www.waldronsmith.com.au

An effortless journey in every event You’re searching. We’re delivering. Sourcing the right venue, connecting with the best suppliers, linking to smart minds and innovative ideas. The Brisbane Marketing Convention Bureau offers effortless solutions for every stage of planning your event.

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BLUE SHADOW GROUP

Blue Shadow Group – total audio-visual and event solutions. Blue Shadow Group is a boutique 5 star audio-visual and event production house. The passion our team has for creating the perfect event, shows in everything we do. From audio-visual hire and web-streaming for conferences to theming concepts for dinners, we have everything covered. From small to large scale events, we are your total event solutions team.

Services Provided • Complete audio-visual services for conferences, gala dinners and special events • The latest video production and web-streaming technology for seminars, conferences and exhibitions • Our young, dynamic team can offer fresh ideas utilising the latest in audio-visual technology

• Customised and creative theming concept designs for gala dinners • We can work with you in any conference or event venue in South-East Queensland • Huge range of state-of-the-art screen technology for exhibitions • Work with a company that shares your passion in creating that perfect event

• Big enough to give you confidence, small enough to give you flexibility • A huge range of outdoor inflatable cinema products – the perfect addition to any outdoor dinner

Contact Information address 3/8 Henry Street, Logan 4219 postal 3/8 Henry Street, Logan 4219 phone 1300 767 755 fax (+61 7) 5537 4088 email [email protected]

web www.blueshadowgroup.com

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STAGING CONNECTIONS

Integrated event solutions; audio-visual, styling, design, webcasting. Creating unforgettable events for more than 25 years means we know how to bring your vision to life and seamlessly deliver any style of event. At 100 locations including 70 premium venues, only Staging Connections offers an integrated event solution from audio-visual, styling, theming and set design through to webcasting and new digital event services.

Services Provided • Technical production management – a flawless production timeline through to seamless event execution

• Props, accessories and linen – inspire the imagination with a touch of uniqueness

• Audio, vision, lighting – compellingly convey your message through vision and sound

• Set design and screen content – transform your event creating an individual environment

• Styling and theming – transport guests from the ordinary to the extraordinary

• Webcasting – the evolution of live events, taking your event from stage to screen

Contact Information address 18 Babdoyle Street, Loganholme 4129 postal 18 Babdoyle Street, Loganholme 4129 phone (+61 7) 3442 9999 fax (+61 7) 3442 9900 email [email protected] web www.stagingconnections.com

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BRISBANE VISITOR INFORMATION AND BOOKING CENTRE

Free information for visitors, from a handy Queen Street Mall location. Whether it’s tour bookings, events and entertainment information, brochures and maps, or general touring advice, the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre has it covered. Also the best place in town to get advice about Brisbane and South-East Queensland’s integrated public transport service.

Services Provided • Online accommodation and tour booking system • Conference travel services

• Specialised conference support services available – ask the Brisbane Marketing Convention Bureau

• Can dedicate a travel professional to take care of all tour and partner program needs • Friendly and informative staff

Contact Information address Queen Street Mall (between Albert & Edward Streets), Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 12260 George Street, Brisbane 4003 phone (+61 7) 3006 6290 fax (+61 7) 3210 1627 email [email protected] web www.visitbrisbane.com.au

PYRAMID DISPLAYS

Exhibition and display specialists. Pyramid Displays specialise in exhibition trade shows, custom-built displays and exhibition stands. Listening carefully to your special requirements and needs, our experienced and creative team will produce impressive trade shows and head-turning, innovative, custom stands whilst always remaining budget conscious.

Services Provided • Servicing the exhibition industry from a single display panel through to a complete trade show

• Custom stand builders – custom stands can be built from your design or ours

• Services include: signage, lighting, furniture, floor coverings, plant hire and entrance features

• Trade shows, custom stands and booth upgrades

• Shell scheme – frontrunner and aluminium system available

• Informative and friendly staff with advanced product knowledge

• Art shows, school and community centre displays • Graphics and signage produced in-house by our signage department • Furniture hire from our extensive furniture range

Contact Information address 8 Industrial Avenue, Molendinar 4215 postal 8 Industrial Avenue, Molendinar 4215 phone (+61 7) 5522 1133 fax (+61 7) 5522 0744 email [email protected] web www.pyramiddisplays.com.au

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AIRTRAIN Runs from Brisbane Airport directly into the heart of Brisbane city.

Services Provided • Frequent departures stopping at downtown stations including Central, Roma Street and South Brisbane • Express air-conditioned trains offer a 20 minute transit into Brisbane’s city centre

• Tailored group and conference packages available • Children travel free between the airport and city stations when accompanied by a paying adult

Contact Information address Domestic Airport, Brisbane Airport 4007 postal PO Box 66, Pinkenba 4008 phone (+61 7) 3216 3308 fax (+61 7) 3216 3361 email [email protected] web www.airtrain.com.au

ALPHA CAR HIRE Conveniently located car hire, leading the way on price and service.

Services Provided • Free hotel delivery – we can deliver our vehicles to hotels and conference centres for easy touring

• Pre and post touring – discounted rates for conferences with free pick-up from hotel or airport

• Unbeatable corporate and group rates on new cars, from small cars to family sedans to eight seaters

• Convenient locations at the Brisbane Airport, Brisbane city and suburbs and Gold Coast Airport

Contact Information address Various locations in Brisbane, Brisbane 4000 postal PO Box 676, Hamilton 4007 phone 1300 227 473 fax (+61 7) 3868 2601 email [email protected] web www.alphacarhire.com.au

ARIES TOURS & TRANSPORT 5 star ground transport and tour operator.

Services Provided • Affordable 5 star ground transport, sedan and stretch limousines, mini, mid size and large coaches

• Tours and activities suitable for partner programs, social days and team building

• Private airport transfers, transport for excursions, field trips, site visits and off-site events

• Dedicated staff allocated to liaise with event organisers, available 24/7

Contact Information address 16 Barnett Place, Molendinar 4214 postal 16 Barnett Place, Molendinar 4214 phone (+61 7) 5594 9933 fax (+61 7) 5594 9922 email [email protected] web www.ariestours.com

LIMOSO LIMOUSINES World-class, cost-effective, chauffeured ground transport solutions.

Services Provided • 24-hour reservations team that monitors all movements

• Chauffeured luxury sedans, people movers, mini buses and large coaches

• We specialise in conference, corporate and all road show transport

• Chauffeurs are dressed in a corporate uniform of conservative black suit, white shirt and tie

Contact Information address Unit 1/720 Macarthur Avenue Central, Pinkenba 4008 postal PO Box 129, Pinkenba 4008 phone (+61 7) 3260 1135 fax (+61 7) 3260 1075 email [email protected] web www.limoso.com.au

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MORETON HIRE Experience is everything – making your business the star attraction.

Services Provided • Shell scheme and custom-design exhibition stand builders

• Signage and graphic design • Furniture and display equipment hire

• Full range of technical services for conference and event audio-visual, lighting and design

Contact Information address 31 Paringa Road, Murrarie 4172 postal PO Box 624, Cannon Hill 4170 phone (+61 7) 3307 4444 fax (+61 7) 3307 4449 email [email protected] web www.moreton.net.au

MURRAYS COACHES, BUSES & LIMOUSINES Murrays provides Australia’s largest fleet of luxury coaches for hire.

Services Provided • Modern luxury coaches, buses and limousines available for charter, hire, transfers and tours

• All bookings are monitored and quality controlled 24-hours a day, seven days a week

• Quality coaches for every occasion ranging from nine to 61 seater vehicles

• Tour and transport planning, hospitality meet and greet services and on-site airport coordination

Contact Information address 222 Macarthur Avenue, Eagle Farm 4009 postal PO Box 6291, Gold Coast MC 9726 phone 13 22 59 fax 1300 309 448 email [email protected] web www.murrays.com.au

OFF-SITE CONNECTIONS EVENT MANAGEMENT Meeting and event solutions – production, theming and entertainment.

Services Provided • Event design including venue selection, catering, audio-visual production, décor and entertainment

• Overall event management or solutions for just a few components of an event or conference

• Technical production including conference or event stage set, audio-visual design and management

• Any size or style of event, conference, award, cocktail party or road show in Brisbane or Australia

Contact Information address Level 1, 7 Hudson Road, Albion 4010 postal PO Box 484, Albion 4010 phone (+61 7) 3262 2938 fax (+61 7) 3262 5903 email [email protected] web www.offsiteconnections.com

PRODUKTZ PTY LTD Creative, tailor-made conference and event promotional merchandise.

Services Provided • Unique concepts and ideas with the latest products to add a little bit of difference to your event • Competitive pricing, working to achieve the best result within your budget constraints

• Amazing service plus reliable and on-time delivery • All Produktz account managers have years of experience with a wealth of information and contacts

Contact Information address 27 Finchley Street, Milton 4064 postal PO Box 2015, Milton 4064 phone (+61 7) 3369 2199 fax (+61 7) 3369 1560 email [email protected] web www.produktz.com.au

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ARINEX arinex, “architects of inspiring experiences”, is a leading specialist of conferences, events and destination management. Consisting of eight core business units, arinex offers end-to-end

solutions, products and services for successful conferences and events locally and worldwide. arinex has offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Contact Information address Level 5, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000 postal Level 5, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3226 2800 fax (+61 2) 9267 5443 email [email protected] web www.arinex.com.au

CARILLON CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT (CCM) An experienced, long-established (since 1985), exceptionally capable and innovative professional conference management company offering a full range of conference management

services using the latest generation systems and technologies. Attentive, personal services delivered by executives with unrivalled experience.

Contact Information address Office 14, 152 Musgrave Road, Red Hill 4059 postal PO Box 177, Red Hill 4059 phone (+61 7) 3368 2644 fax (+61 7) 3369 3731 email [email protected] web www.ccm.com.au

CIEVENTS Since 1986 cievents has continued its impressive growth with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, London, Birmingham and Shanghai. Service offerings include inbound and

outbound conferences, incentive and event management, full production services, graphic design and communication, and loyalty and incentive marketing programme design.

Contact Information address Level 4, 545 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 postal Level 4, 545 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000 phone (+61 7) 3170 8580 fax (+61 7) 3170 8595 email fi[email protected] web www.cievents.com

EVENTCORP Eventcorp is one of Australia’s longest established Professional Conference Organisers. Systemised, accountable and outcome driven, we have a successful track record in the corporate

sector and in creating high impact, positive outcomes for the association and not-for-profit sectors. Our accredited, qualified and experienced staff offer great service and real results.

Contact Information address 2a/15 Anthony Street, West End 4101 postal PO Box 3873, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3334 4400 fax (+61 7) 3334 4499 email [email protected] web www.eventcorp.com.au

ICMS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD We have successfully delivered award-winning conferences for associations, government and corporate clients. Within the last 15 years, we have managed over 265 meetings and have

hosted over 250,000 delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors, providing us with extensive experience and contacts in both the national and international communities.

Contact Information address 72 Merivale Street, South Brisbane 4101 postal PO Box 3599, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3255 1002 fax (+61 7) 3255 1004 email [email protected] web www.icmsaust.com.au

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ICMS PTY LTD ICMS Pty Ltd is not simply another conference management company – we’re a 100 per cent Australian owned family business with a 41-year history

and international recognition as one of the country’s leading conference management companies in the associations field.

Contact Information address 88 Merivale Street, South Brisbane 4101 postal PO Box 3496, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3844 1138 fax (+61 7) 3844 0909 email [email protected] web www.icms.com.au

LOUD CONFERENCES AND EVENTS LOUD events is a boutique, award-winning event and conferencing company specialising in designing and managing events throughout Queensland. Dedicated to delivering personalised

service for registration and accommodation right through to custom stage sets, centrepieces, large format signage, off-site dinners and award dinner technical production.

Contact Information address Unit 1/64–68 Meakin Road, Meadowbrook 4131 postal PO Box 3695, South Brisbane 4101 phone (+61 7) 3200 8299 fax (+61 7) 3009 0469 email [email protected] web www.loudevents.com.au

MCI (FORMERLY EVENT PLANNERS AUSTRALIA) MCI (formerly Event Planners Australia) has been designing and delivering spectacularly successful conferences, road shows and corporate events in Brisbane for over 32 years.

As the leading globally integrated communication and event management company, we offer tailored solutions for associations, corporations and government departments.

Contact Information address 6 Allison Street, Bowen Hills 4006 postal 6 Allison Street, Bowen Hills 4006 phone (+61 7) 3858 5400 fax (+61 7) 3858 5499 email [email protected] web www.mci-group.com/australia

THE OZACCOM GROUP The OzAccom Group knows every conference or event is different. That is why we tailor our event management services to suit the unique needs of your event or conference.

Through our experience, innovative technology, transparency and professional management we ensure successful events for our clients and their delegates.

Contact Information address 15 Wren Street, Bowen Hills 4006 postal PO Box 104, RBH Post Office 4029 phone (+61 7) 3854 1611 fax (+61 7) 3854 1507 email [email protected] web www.ozaccom.com.au

WALDRONSMITH MANAGEMENT WALDRONSMITH Management is an industry leader in conference, exhibition and association management. Valuable experience gained managing national and

international events since 1994 has led us into the association, corporate and government sectors. Our shared vision is to bring people together and your conference to life.

Contact Information address Locked Bag 8, Milton 4064 postal Locked Bag 8, Milton 4064 phone 1300 883 879 fax (+61 3) 9645 6322 email [email protected] web www.waldronsmith.com.au

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MORE SUPPORT SERVICES Account Name

Phone (+61 7)

Website

Airtrain

Domestic Airport, Brisbane Airport

3216 3308

www.airtrain.com.au

Aries Tours & Transport

16 Barnett Place, Molendinar

5594 9933

www.ariestours.com

arinex

Level 5, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

3226 2800

www.arinex.com.au

Black & White Cabs

11 Dryandra Road, Brisbane Airport

3860 1800

www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au

Blue Shadow Group

3/8 Henry Street, Logan

1300 767 755

www.blueshadowgroup.com

Brisbane Cruises

Brett’s Wharf, Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton

3630 2666

www.brisbanecruises.com.au

Carillon Conference Management (CCM)

Office 14, 152 Musgrave Road, Red Hill

3368 2644

www.ccm.com.au

Caxton St Catering

32 Berwick Street, Fortitude Valley

3252 3363

www.caxtonstcatering.com.au

cievents

Level 4, 545 Queen Street, Brisbane

3170 8580

www.cievents.com

Coachtrans Australia

1/33 Ereton Drive, Arundel

3358 9700

www.coachtrans.com.au

Decoder

23 Halford Street, Newstead

3666 0961

www.decoder.net.au

Dreamweavers

52 Annie Street, Auchenflower

1300 883 809

www.dreamweavers.com.au

East Coast Car Rentals

504 Nudgee Road, Hendra

5592 0444

www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au

Eventcorp

2a/15 Anthony Street, West End

3334 4400

www.eventcorp.com.au

Event Production Management

PO Box 990, Nerang

5502 0006

www.eventpro.net.au

Executive Helicopters

Hangar 405, Wirraway Avenue, Archerfield

3277 9988

www.execheli.com.au

Expertise Events

4/1 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest

(+61 2) 9452 7575

www.expertiseevents.com.au

ExpoNet – Exhibition & Event Services

17 Lochlarney Street, Beenleigh

3442 4100

www.exponet.com.au

FIREWORX by Ian Reidel

208 Beatty Road, Archerfield

3272 9423

www.fireworx.com.au

Ghost Tours

PO Box 232, Sunnybank

3344 7265

www.ghost-tours.com.au

Global Plus

1/7 Indy Court, Nerang

5561 3600

www.globalplus.com.au

Haycom

1/25 Donkin Street, South Brisbane

3255 1855

www.haycomstaging.com.au

ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd

72 Merivale Street, South Brisbane

3255 1002

www.icmsaust.com.au

ICMS Pty Ltd

88 Merivale Street, South Brisbane

3844 1138

www.icms.com.au

j2 ideas & events

D1a/Jetstream Business Centre, 5 Grevillea Place, Brisbane Airport

3860 6790

www.j2.net.au

Limoso Limousines

1/720 Macarthur Avenue Central, Pinkenba

3260 1135

www.limoso.com.au

LOUD Conferences and Events

1/64–68 Meakin Road, Meadowbrook

3200 8299

www.loudevents.com.au

Mantle & Cook

187 Wellington Road, East Brisbane

3456 1588

www.mantleandcook.com.au

MCI (formerly Event Planners Australia)

6 Allison Street, Bowen Hills

3858 5400

www.mci-group.com/australia

Moreton Hire

31 Paringa Road, Murrarie

3307 4444

www.moreton.net.au

Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines

222 Macarthur Avenue, Eagle Farm

13 22 59

www.murrays.com.au

Neal’s Hire and Special Events

228a Lavarack Avenue, Eagle Farm

3260 1133

www.nealshire.com.au

Off-Site Connections Event Management

Level 1, 7 Hudson Road, Albion

3262 2938

www.offsiteconnections.com

ONCALL Interpreters & Translators

2/67 St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill

3018 0333

www.oncallinterpreters.com

Organised Conferences

70 Barry Road, Tamborine

1800 448 462

www.organisedconferences.com.au

Pyramid Displays

8 Industrial Avenue, Molendinar

5522 1133

www.pyramiddisplays.com.au

Qantas Airways

Airport Central Building, Level 10, Corner O’Riordan & Robey Streets, Mascot

(+61 2) 9691 3636

www.qantas.com.au

River City Cruises

South Bank Forecourt Jetty, South Bank

0428 278 473

www.rivercitycruises.com.au

3201 2808

www.uq.net.au/ conferenceconnections/ www.stagingconnections.com

Sally Brown Conference Connections

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Address

43 Billagall Drive, Karana Downs

Staging Connections

18 Babdoyle Street, Loganholme

3442 9999

Staging Dimensions

30 Millway Street, Kedron

3350 1144

www.stagingdimensions.com.au

The OzAccom Group

15 Wren Street, Bowen Hills

3854 1611

www.ozaccom.com.au

The Prop House

Corner Vulture & Leopard Streets, Woolloongabba

3392 4000

www.theprophouse.com.au

Veolia Transport

10 Smith Street, Capalaba

3248 6100

www.veoliatransportbrisbane. com.au

WALDRONSMITH Management

Locked Bag 8, Milton

1300 883 879

www.waldronsmith.com.au

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PLEASURE PURSUITS

Gallery of Modern Art

Inspiring activities in and around Brisbane Urban or outdoors. Hip or homespun. Art or adventure. Brisbane makes business better with its pleasurable pastimes and mix of city, coast and country experiences.

Acclaimed by Lonely Planet as “a sleek, cosmopolitan city complete with world-class art galleries, a booming live music scene and a fabulous café culture” Brisbane offers city-living, urban-loving visitors all that they crave; a vibrant atmosphere alive with the sights and sounds of stylish urban villages, cultural and artistic endeavours, gourmet restaurants, fabulous shopping and luxury spas.

Along with its sophisticated side, Brisbane has the sun-kissed style and great love of the outdoors that so typifies Australia. The marine sanctuary of Moreton Bay and its idyllic islands sits within one easy hour eastward, while the rustic country charms of the Scenic Rim region lie westward within the hour.

INSIDER INFORMATION For all your on-the-ground vital visitor information head to visitbrisbane.com.au

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BRISBANE – INSIDE OUT

HIDDEN TREASURES Museum of Brisbane For art and exhibits that explore Brisbane’s communities and culture

Mix and match ideas for a memorable itinerary Whether you’ve got an hour, an afternoon or plenty of pre and post playtime up your sleeve, we’ve got the mix and match ideas for building an itinerary that’s uniquely you.

Itinerary ideas: In and around South Bank

Itinerary ideas: For fun urban action

Soak up the sunshine with a stroll through South Bank Parklands, a visit to Australia’s only inner-city beach or a scenic ride on the Wheel of Brisbane.

Grab the best city views with a sunrise or sunset visit to the Story Bridge Adventure Climb.

Explore the galleries, museums and sites of the cultural precinct including the Queensland Gallery of Art and Gallery of Modern Art. Catch a world-class show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

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Embrace pedal power and team up with Brisbane Urban Adventures for a Brisbane River bike tour. Join the urban escapades of the Riverlife Adventure Centre with a climb up the Kangaroo Point Cliffs or a twilight kayaking tour.

INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES Pay homage to Australia’s rich Indigenous history, in a modern day way with visits to Dandiiri Maiwar – the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures Centre, Fireworks Gallery and Riverlife Mirrabooka – Aboriginal Cultural Experience.

South Bank

CITY SECRETS Mount Coot-tha For fantastic Brisbane views morning, noon and night

Itinerary ideas: A few iconic introductions

Itinerary ideas: Around the urban villages

Itinerary ideas: City sights, shopping & spas

Cuddle a koala, walk amongst kangaroos and meet Australia’s iconic wildlife at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Discover the picnicking charm of New Farm Park, the pleasure of barefoot bowls at Merthyr Bowls Club and the fun of Brisbane Powerhouse’s free comedy program.

Discover local secrets and city sights on one of the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre’s free walking tours.

Jump aboard a CityCat and join the locals to cruise the Brisbane River the cheap and cheerful way. Uncover the history of Australia’s most famous beer with a brewery tour at the XXXX Ale House.

Visit Fortitude Valley and explore its celebrated collection of fashion boutiques (like Sass & Bide), restaurants (like Ortiga) and clubs (like Family). Head up hill from the city to The Barracks precinct for great dining, art house cinema and speciality shopping.

Indulge in Brisbane’s best shopping experience in the Queen Street Mall – home to more than 700 fabulous retailers. Rest and relax with anything from a massage to a manicure amid the decadent day spa surrounds of Stephanies Spa Retreat.

GAME ON With world famous sporting grounds located across the city, sport lovers can easily get their fix of physical action in Brisbane. Try Eagle Farm Racecourse for a flutter, The Gabba for cricket and AFL, and Suncorp Stadium for football.

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BRISBANE – FURTHER AFIELD

Hot air ballooning – Scenic Rim

Itinerary ideas in the neighbourhood Beyond Brisbane and within the hour there’s seemingly endless scope to extend the leisure and pleasure experience. Branch out to the broader region and expand the itinerary with these extra activities.

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Amp up the itinerary: With aerial adrenalin

Amp up the itinerary: With a race car run

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DISCOVERING IPSWICH Queensland’s oldest provincial city is home to beautiful colonial houses, one of the longest stretches of heritage façades in Australia and The Workshops Rail Museum – an acclaimed interactive heritage and cultural experience and one of the region’s premier tourism attractions.

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MORETON BAY AND ISLANDS – MORE TO DO

COASTAL CUISINE Straight from the sea Hot, fresh fish and chips – the Moreton Bay must-do

Sun and sea inspired itinerary ideas With an abundance of outdoor activities and natural beauty to spare, Brisbane’s Moreton Bay and Islands is an ideal itinerary option. From easy day trips to an extended escape, there’s an experience to suit your schedule.

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Itinerary ideas: Fabulous flora and fauna

Itinerary ideas: Alfresco island adventures

Marvel at the passing parade and playful antics of humpback whales on a Brisbane Whale Watching cruise of Moreton Bay (June to November).

Hit the water with Moreton Island Adventures and enjoy a snorkelling excursion through the Tangalooma wrecks located just off the Moreton Island shoreline.

Visit the Tangalooma Marine Education and Conservation Centre on Moreton Island for a guided walking tour and interactive presentation on island wildlife preservation.

Feel the thrill of quad-biking on Moreton Island’s beach and bushland trails with a Tangalooma Island Resort ATV tour.

Experience the pure joy of handfeeding wild dolphins under the night stars of Moreton Island at the Tangalooma Island Resort.

Embrace the adrenalin rush of sand-boarding down the highest stabilised sand-dune in the world on a Moreton Island desert safari tour.

MARINE PARK MARVELS Pumicestone Passage (just north of Brisbane) is a calm, warm water channel that’s perfectly suited to wildlife watching and watersports. Sightings of dugongs, dolphins and turtles are common and with more bird species than Kakadu it’s a birdwatcher’s delight.

TRAVEL TIMES Paradise in under an hour It takes just 25 minutes to reach Straddie by water taxi North Stradbroke Island

Itinerary ideas: Idyllic island appeal

Itinerary ideas: Inspired by beach and bush

Itinerary ideas: A collage of coastal charm

Uncover the unique eco-appeal of North Stradbroke Island (or Straddie as it’s known to locals) with the team from Straddie Kingfisher Tours.

Head to Point Lookout for a surfing lesson with the gurus from North Stradbroke Island Surf School.

Hire a car and delve into the charm and character of the coastal villages with a scenic drive along the tourist routes.

Secure the catch of the day on a half or full-day deep sea fishing charter operating out of Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. Dive into Straddie’s underwater world with the professional team from the Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre.

Admire the spectacular views and beauty of nature along Straddie’s North Gorge Headlands walk. Pack some bush barbeque supplies and spend time soaking up the scenic surrounds of Brown Lake on North Stradbroke Island.

Join in the life of the esplanades with walking and cycling, windsurfing and fishing, picnics and play parks. Include a trip to Sirromet Winery in the itinerary and indulge in a tasting tour and fine-dining at Restaurant Lurleen’s.

THE DEEP BLUE Located just off Moreton Island, Flinders Reef is one of Queensland’s most popular dive sites. Along with the spectacular array of fish species, the site offers more varieties of coral that any other single reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

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SCENIC RIM – BRISBANE’S RURAL BACKYARD

TRAVEL TIMES To the mountains in minutes The Scenic Rim is located just one hour out of Brisbane

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Itinerary ideas: The high life in the hills

Itinerary ideas: Fresh air mountain thrills

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THE GREEN CAULDRON The mountains of the Scenic Rim – fittingly known as the Green Cauldron – were once a verdant volcanic hotspot. Today, with its lush landscapes of World-Heritage listed national parks and distinct flora and fauna, the mountains preserve living links to Australia’s ancient past.

BUSH BEAUTY As nature intended Home to eight exceptional national parks

Rock climbing – Mount French

Itinerary ideas: Test your talents

Itinerary ideas: Straight to the rural heart

Itinerary ideas: Cattle station style

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BACK TO NATURE To truly immerse yourself in the Scenic Rim we recommend hitting the hiking trails. A great option is the Hidden Peaks Walk – an exceptional guided bushwalking tour that traverses the pristine environments of the Spicers Peak Nature Refuge and Main Range National Park.

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Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre

For tours, tips and travel info Recognised by tourists across the globe as a symbol of information and assistance, the big blue and yellow is dotted high and low across the Greater Brisbane region.

Brisbane

Country Valleys

Brisbane T (+61 7) 3006 6290

Esk T (+61 7) 5424 2923

Brisbane Domestic Airport T (+61 7) 3305 9233

Fernvale T (+61 7) 5427 0200

Brisbane International Airport T (+61 7) 3406 3190

Lake Apex T (+61 7) 5466 3426

Beenleigh

Lockyer Valley T (+61 7) 5411 4291

Beenleigh T (+61 7) 3287 1377

Pine Rivers T (+61 7) 3205 4793

Moreton Bay and Islands

Scenic Rim and Ipswich

Bribie Island T (+61 7) 3408 9026

Beaudesert T (+61 7) 5541 4495

Caboolture T 1800 833 100

Boonah T (+61 7) 5463 2233

Redcliffe Central T (+61 7) 3283 3577

Canungra T (+61 7) 5543 5156

Redcliffe City T (+61 7) 3284 3500

Ipswich T (+61 7) 3281 0555

Redlands on Moreton Bay T (+61 7) 3821 2730

Rathdowney T (+61 7) 5544 1222

Wynnum Manly T (+61 7) 3348 3524

Tamborine Mountain T (+61 7) 5545 3200

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QUINTESSENTIAL QUEENSLAND

Walk into the sunshine Just beyond Brisbane’s borders lies an explorer’s world of tourism treasures. From rainforest to reef to red desert, Queensland is where good times come to life. Make it memorable with these spots that shine.

Fraser Island

Sunshine Coast

Celebrated as a precious part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, the world’s largest sand island is a place of pristine beauty much-loved by outdoor enthusiasts.

With beaches in abundance and a beautiful hinterland in its backyard, the Sunshine Coast is a naturally refreshing beach break option.

Gold Coast Home to a 70 kilometre stretch of surf and sand and 100,000 hectares of World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Gold Coast is leisure and pleasure personified. Queensland’s Outback Raw, rugged and rich in history, the wide open spaces of the Outback deliver unforgettable, authentic, Australian experiences that touch the heart and soul.

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The Whitsundays Think Whitsundays, think sun-drenched perfection, 74 island wonders and the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef. Tropical North Spectacular natural settings and outdoor adventure experiences come together in the Tropical North’s lush landscape of reef and rainforest.

AUTHENTIC AUSTRALIA

Cable Beach – Western Australia

The trip of a lifetime Kangaroos, koalas and crocs. The big red rock, the brightly coloured reef and the bright stars of the Southern Cross. Our country is unique and inspiring and wonderful. Ultimate Australia awaits.

Australian Capital Territory The political heart of our nation and home to Canberra’s powerhouse collection of museums and art galleries. New South Wales The all-round Aussie experience to embrace – from the zen of Byron Bay to the zest of Sydney to the zip of the Snowy Mountains. Northern Territory Unforgettable. Awe-inspiring. Raw and real. A definite Australian must-do for must-see destinations like Kakadu and Uluru. South Australia One for the wine lovers and foodie aficionados. Picture a city of churches, rolling

hills and the world-famous vineyards of the Barossa Valley. Tasmania An island unto itself. Wild, rugged and beautiful. Full of history, adventure and iconic locations like Wineglass Bay. Victoria Arts or outdoors, this southern state delivers in droves with the culturally cool Melbourne and famed sites such as the Great Ocean Road. Western Australia Spanning around a third of the country, this vast state offers extraordinary experiences – from swimming with whale sharks to camel rides on Cable Beach.

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LAY OF THE LAND Maps that make it easy Find your feet in Brisbane with this collection of handy maps that mark out key city spots, regional highlights and international airline routes.

Inner-city map On page 111a you’ll find a map of Brisbane’s central business district and inner-city precincts. Use the grid references to help pinpoint venues and hotels featured in the Venues and Accommodation chapter. Greater Brisbane region map On page 111 you’ll find a simple guide to the geography of the Greater Brisbane region. Use the

map to get your bearings on the broader Brisbane picture and locate leisure spots like the Moreton Bay and Islands region and the Scenic Rim. International airline routes map On page 112 you’ll find a global reference chart mapping out major international airline routes into Brisbane Airport. Along with that, there’s useful information on travel times and flight frequency.

LISTINGS AND MAP COORDINATES Accommodation

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Annie’s Shandon Inn F8 Base Brisbane Central G8 Base Brisbane Embassy H9 Best Western Airport Hacienda Motel N of A12 Brisbane Backpackers Resort M5 Brisbane City YHA G4 Brisbane Marriott Hotel F10 Brisbane Riverview Hotel N of A16 Bunk C11 Central Cosmo Apartments J1 Central Dockside Apartments H13 Central Hillcrest Apartments N10 Central West End Apartments L5 Chester’s Hotel A13 Chifley at Lennons H8 City Palms Motel A9 Domain Serviced Apartments NE of A20 Econo Lodge City Star Brisbane L13 Emporium Hotel A12 Franklin Villa N5 Hilton Brisbane H9 Holiday Inn Brisbane G6 Hotel Chino S of O14 Hotel George Williams H7 Hotel Grand Chancellor E7 Hotel Ibis Brisbane H7 Hotel Urban Brisbane F7 iStay River City I9 Jephson Hotel SW of O1 MacArthur Chambers G9 Mantra on Queen E10 Mantra South Bank K7 Medina Executive Brisbane D11 Mercure Hotel Brisbane I7 Metro Hotel Tower Mill F7 Metropolitan Motor Inn E8 M on Mary I9 Novotel Brisbane F8 Novotel Brisbane Airport N of A20 Oaks 212 Margaret I10 Oaks Aurora F10 Oaks Casino Towers I8 Oaks Charlotte Towers H9 Oaks Felix H10 Oaks Festival Towers I9 Oaks Lexicon F9 Oxygen E8 Park Regis North Quay G5 Portal Hotel E8

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Transport Brisbane Transit Centre Central Railway Station Cultural Centre Busway Station Fortitude Valley Railway Station King George Square Busway Station Roma Street Railway Station South Brisbane Railway Station

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Venues

Cultural and Historical Anzac Square War Memorial Australia Post (GPO) Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Brisbane Powerhouse City Hall Customs House Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts King George Square MacArthur Museum Museum of Brisbane Old Government House Old Windmill Parliament House Queensland Art Gallery/ Gallery of Modern Art (QAG/GoMA) Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Queensland Maritime Museum

Queensland Museum (Sciencentre) Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) QUT Art Museum State Library of Queensland St John’s Cathedral St Stephen’s Cathedral Treasury Casino

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Brisbane Airport:

Denpasar, Bali 6.25 Hr Flight | 12 Flights/Week

Singapore, Singapore 7.55 Hr Flight | 36 Flights/Week

Disclaimer: All details and statistics current as at April 2011.

Brisbane Airport now boasts over 3,300 flights per week to 31 destinations in the world. 33 airlines now call Brisbane a port of call making it one of the world’s leading hubs for commercial and passenger flights.

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei 7 Hr Flight | 6 Flights/Week

Hong Kong, China 9 Hr Flight | 15 Flights/Week

Manila, Philippines 7.3 Hr Flight | 1 Flight/Week

Phuket, Thailand 8.45 Hr Flight | 2 Flights/Week

Mumbai, India 17.15 Hr Flight | 3 Flights/Week

Taipei, Taiwan 9 Hr Flight | 5 Flights/Week

Bangkok, Thailand 9.2 Hr Flight | 5 Flights/Week

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8.25 Hr Flight | 5 Flights/Week

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 17.05 Hr Flight | 3 Flights/Week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 14.4 Hr Flight | Double Daily Flights

Brisbane Airport has defied the economic downturn, eclipsing the 19 million passenger mark, with a record 19.7 million passengers travelling through Brisbane Airport in the last calendar year.

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 3 Hr Flight | 17 Flights/Week

Honiara, Solomon Islands 3.15 Hr Flight | 6 Flights/Week

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Port Vila, Vanuatu 2.35 Hr Flight | 6 Flights/Week

Nadi, Fiji 3.3 Hr Flight | 18 Flights/Week

Auckland, New Zealand 3.1 Hr Flight | 50 Flights/Week

Christchurch, New Zealand 3.25 Hr Flight | 24 Flights/Week

Noumea, New Caledonia 2.05 Hr Flight | 3 Flights/Week

Norfolk Island, Australia 2.05 Hr Flight | 3 Flights/Week

Hamilton, New Zealand 3.1 Hr Flight | 4 Flights/Week

Queenstown, New Zealand 3.3 Hr Flight | 7 Flights/Week

Apia, Samoa 4.5 Hr Flight | 1 Flight/Week

Nauru, Nauru 5.5 Hr Flight | 1 Flight/Week

Los Angeles, United States 13 Hr Flight | 10 Flights/Week

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GREAT FOR QUEENSLAND

Queensland Australia

Dunedin, New Zealand 3.35 Hr Flight | 4 Flights/Week

Wellington, New Zealand 3.25 Hr Flight | Double Daily Flights

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu 2.4 Hr Flight | 1 Flight/Week

Dallas, United States 16 Hr Flight | 4 Flights/Week from May 2011

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Jellyfish Restaurant

The sweet, savoury and spicy of Brisbane From brilliant bakeries to beautiful bistros to bars bursting with beer and bubbles, Brisbane covers all cuisine compass points.

Whether you’re on the run and just after a cheap and cheerful bite to eat or looking for a spot to settle into for a long, leisurely lunch, Australia’s new world city has options aplenty. Great service, good times and fresh produce will be on the menu. And for those who like it shaken, stirred and on the stylish side, Brisbane hits the mark with an after-dark

entertainment scene that features some of Australia’s best bars, clubs, live music venues and mixologists. Delegates always delight in coming together over a shared meal and this sample selection of the city’s favourite precincts for wining, dining and celebrating life will inject quality casual time into any conference agenda.

CLASSIC BRISBANE TASTES A cold XXXX ale on a hot summer day. Daytime dining by the river. Cocktails and champagne enjoyed against the twilight lights of the Story Bridge. Moreton Bay bugs and fresh seafood straight off the trawler.

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CUISINE IN THE CITY

Fine-dining and foodie favourites Dining in the city is a culinary expedition that covers the continents. From the tastes of Bavaria to Beijing and back to Brisbane, the city streets are filled with great spots for wining and dining indulgences. B Indicates breakfast is available. P Indicates a private area is available. Alchemy Restaurant & Bar Exquisite fine-dining served up with striking views of the Brisbane River. P 175 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3229 3175 W alchemyrestaurant.com.au Aria Elegant dining, an exceptional menu and the freshest Australian produce. P Eagle St Pier, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3233 2555 W ariarestaurant.com Bavarian Bier Café Brisbane’s best city spot for Bavarian-inspired beers and tasty morsels. Eagle St Pier, 45 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3339 0900 W bavarianbiercafe.com Belgian Beer Café Brussels All the fine flavours of Belgium beckon from this inviting bar-come-bistro. Cnr Mary & Edward St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 0199 W belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au

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Boardwalk Bar + Bistro Alfresco dining dished up amid stylishly casual riverside surrounds. B Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 0026 W boardwalkbar.com.au Cha Cha Char Wine Bar & Grill One of Brisbane’s best steak restaurants located in the city by the river. Eagle St Pier, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3211 9944 W chachachar.com.au Customs House Restaurant Think historic surrounds, great views and exceptional international cuisine. 399 Queen St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3365 8921 W customshouse.com.au Écco Bar/Écco Bistro With its understated style and cellar bar, Écco is a much-loved dining spot. Cnr Adelaide & Boundary St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3831 8344 W eccobistro.com

Friday’s Bar | Restaurant | Club With sweeping river views, Friday’s is the enduring icon of Brisbane’s nightspots. P 123 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3832 2122 W fridays.com.au Il Centro Restaurant & Bar Famed for its sandcrab lasagne, Il Centro is Italian with an Australian edge. Eagle St Pier, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 6090 W il-centro.com.au Jellyfish Restaurant Fresh fish and superb seafood served with an impeccably simple style. P 123 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3220 2202 W jellyfishrestaurant.com.au Jimmy’s on the Mall Open 24-hours a day, this local institution offers a great mix of Anglo-Asian meals. B Queen St Mall, Queen St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3003 1594 W jimmysonthemall.com.au

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Jo-Jo’s A favourite Queen Street Mall spot for internationallyinspired casual meals. Queen St Mall, Cnr Queen & Albert St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 2113 W jojos.com.au Marco Polo Dining | Cellar | Martini Bar Sophisticated 5 star dining matched by exceptional service and surrounds. P Treasury Casino, Top of the Queen St Mall, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3306 8744 W treasurybrisbane.com.au Moda Fantastic food and a wellstocked wine cellar deliver first-class dining. P 12 Edward St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 7655 W modarestaurant.com.au Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Steak served with style and an impressive choice of fine wines. P Cnr Edward & Margaret St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3236 4500 W moomoorestaurant.com Port Office Hotel Dining and drinking spots share the limelight in this historic city hotel. P Cnr Edward & Margaret St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 0072 W portofficehotel.com.au

Restaurant Two One of the city’s leading restaurants, known for its stylish fine-dining. P 2 Edward St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3210 0600 W restaurant2.com.au Saké Contemporary Japanese cuisine that’s full of fresh, seasonal flavours. P Eagle St Pier, 45 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3339 0999 W sakerestaurant.com.au/ brisbane Siana Bar Dining Lounge City Chic and modern, Siana sets the scene for Asian-style nights of dinner and drinks. Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3221 3887 W sianacity.com.au Sono Japanese Restaurant Divine Japanese dining from a tranquil, inner-city, rooftop garden. P Tattersall’s Arcade, Cnr Queen & Edward St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3220 1888 W sonorestaurant.com.au Tank Restaurant & Bar Seasonal produce shines in a menu of share dishes, sushi and sashimi. P 31 Tank St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3003 1993 W tankrestaurant.com.au

The Groove Train Two city locations and a casual menu makes for modern dining. B 100 Adelaide St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3220 2947 123 Eagle St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3220 0420 W groovetrain.com.au The Villager Hotel Think gorgeous gastro bar and supperclub housed in a Heritage-listed building. B P 185 George St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3211 1300 W thevillager.com.au Urbane + Euro + Laneway An inner-city oasis of style offering several venues for wining and dining. P 181 Mary St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3229 2271 W urbanerestaurant.com Venice Restaurant Elegant surrounds and Italian-inspired dining by the Brisbane River. 501 Queen St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3831 1400 W venicerestaurant.com.au Zenbar Modern Australian meals and classy drinks with a fresh Asian spin. 215 Adelaide St, Brisbane T (+61 7) 3211 2333 W zenbar.com.au

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Cloudland

Where to whet your whistle As the site of Australia’s first dedicated special entertainment precinct, the Valley is the hot and happening hub for eating out and after-dark action. Head here for urban, edgy and exceptional. B Indicates breakfast is available. P Indicates a private area is available. Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Beers and burritos and all things tasty from a traditional Tex-Mex menu. 512 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 7331 W agavebar.com.au Alhambra Lounge An award-winning nightclub with a decadent décor that’s ideal for evenings out. P 12 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3216 0226 W alhambralounge.com Capri Café Bar Crowd-pleasing and casual with a Mediterranean-style of wining and dining. Emporium, 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 0401 W capricafe.com.au Cloudland This impressive mega-venue offers multiple levels of after-dark places to play. P 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3872 6600 W cloudland.tv

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Cru Bar + Cellar Think great food, fantastic wines, inspired cocktails and ultra-smart environs. P 22 James St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 2400 W crubar.com Enjoy Inn Seafood Restaurant One of Brisbane’s favourite Chinese restaurants, known for its food and friendly vibe. Chinatown Mall, Cnr Wickham & Duncan St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 3838 Family Spanning four levels, this acclaimed mega-club is one of the country’s best. P 8 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 5000 W thefamily.com.au Freestyle Toút, Emporium A sweet-tooth favourite specialising in desserts and delectable treats. P Emporium, 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 0214 W freestyletout.com.au

Glass A cosy lounge bar spot for indulging in chic cocktails and tasty tapas. 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 0533 W glassjazz.com.au Golden Palace Restaurant With an extensive menu this is one of Chinatown’s must-do spots. P Chinatown Mall, Cnr Ann & Duncan St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 8872 Harveys Polished perfection and beautiful bistro fare for the casual diner. B 31 James St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 3700 W harveys.net.au Kerbside A fabulously cool spot with its hip retro décor and merry menu of eats and drinks. Cnr Ann & Constance St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 9833 W kerbside.com.au

Laruche Bar & Supperclub Glam and gorgeous. A place for bespoke cocktails and tempting tapas. 680 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3666 0880 W laruche.com.au

Sky Room With a cool retro vibe, the Sky Room offers a relaxed rooftop location for cocktails. 234 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3216 1323 W skyroom.com.au

The Press Club A local institution known for its cocktails, live music and intriguing décor. P 339 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 1216 W pressclub.net.au

Tartufo Ristorante + Bar Classic Italian flavours and lovely surrounds create the Tartufo night out. B Emporium, 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 1500 W tartufo.com.au

Three Bistro Modern Australian menu and classy service that personifies style. Emporium, 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 3133 W threebistro.com.au

The Bowery Smooth and stylish, the Bowery delivers a timeless combo of cocktails and jazz. 676 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 0202 W thebowery.com.au

Vroom Bistro + Bar A popular eatery with great cuisine, a casual vibe and live weekend music. B 46 James St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 4455 W vroombistro.com

Ortiga Superb Spanish cuisine comes to life in Ortiga’s tapas bar and dining room. 466 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 1155 W ortiga.com.au

The Buffalo Club Degustation dining at its best, matched by an extensive menu of fine wines. 234 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3216 1323 W thebuffaloclub.com.au

X&Y Bar A hip bar and live music venue with a unique vibe of old-school cool. P 648 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 1259 W xandybar.com.au

Siana Bar Dining Lounge Valley From sophisticated cocktails to superb Asian dining, Siana Valley covers it all. P 512 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 9960 W sianavalley.com.au

The Met This multi-space nightclub sets the scene for musicfilled nights out. P 256 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 2557 W themet.com.au

Mana Bar Australia’s first dedicated video game bar – for free fun and inspired cocktails. 426 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3852 6767 W manabar.com.au Mecca Bah Middle Eastern and Moroccan tastes with a modern edge. Emporium, 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3252 5299 W meccahbah.net/qld

Zuri Bar & Dining A 5 star internationallyinspired venue for after-dark drinking and dining. P 367 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T (+61 7) 3257 4999 W zuri.com.au

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Feasting in the parkland precinct With its great riverside location and glorious greenery, South Bank sets the scene for great dining occasions and days out. Think casual and cosmopolitan served with a side of alfresco elegance. B Indicates breakfast is available. P Indicates a private area is available. Ahmet’s Licensed Turkish Restaurant Rich in the customs of Turkey, Ahmet’s offers flavoursome dining. P 164 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 6699 W ahmets.com

Era Bistro An internationally-inspired marriage of food, wine, service and style. P 102 Melbourne St, South Brisbane T (+61 7) 3255 2033 W erabistro.com.au

Jost 154 A casual bar-bistro spot for breakfast, lunch or a lazy afternoon drinks session. B 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane T (+61 7) 3846 1154 W jost154.com.au

Beastie Burgers Burgers get the gourmet treatment in this lovely licensed eatery. 60 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 4070

5ifth Element Bar & Dining Great cuisine is paired up with Australia’s largest menu of wine by the glass. Cnr Little Stanley & Tribune St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 5584 W 5thelement.com.au

La Via A rustic, reasonably-priced Italian dining spot full of charm, flavour and flair. 6 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 3460

dell’Ugo Ristorante Italiano, South Bank Classic Italian cuisine, superb service and a warm and inviting vibe. 182 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 0500 W dellugo.com.au DM Restaurant Jazz Bar With its mix of live music and modern dining, DM is a delight for diners. 28 Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 5121 W dmrestaurant.com.au

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Ginga Japanese Restaurant From Bento boxes to sizzling hot plates, Ginga is the place for Japanese cuisine. 11 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 2313 W gingarestaurant.com.au Granada Café Tapas Bar From sangria at sundown to the perfect paella, dining gets delicious at Granada. 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane T (+61 7) 3844 4757

Mado Café and Restaurant Turkish and Mediterranean meals make the mouth water in this exotic eatery. P 15 Tribune St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 7111 W madorestaurant.com.au Max Brenner Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate – in a cup or on a plate. Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T (+61 7) 3255 0411 W maxbrenner.com.au

Ahmet’s Licensed Turkish Restaurant

Obsession Restaurant Bar Classy Chinese dining that’s simple and stunning. 5 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 3373 W obsessionchinese.com.au

San Kai Modern Japanese Restaurant A South Bank spot known for its vibrant fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine. 164 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3161 5978

Piaf Bar Café Bistro This stylish South Bank spot offers a gorgeous menu of elegant French flavours. B 182 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 5026 W piafbistro.com.au

Sardar Rasoi A vibrant feast and fusion of Punjabi flavours, food and culture. 164 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 4464 W sardarrasoi.com.au

Punjabi Palace Revel in authentic tastes that span all the specialities and regions of India. P 135 Melbourne St, South Brisbane T (+61 7) 3846 3884 W punjabipalace.com.au

Sardine Tin A favoured hotspot offering a top selection of tapas and wines. 3 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 1146 W sardinetin.com.au

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art For art-inspired day dining try the Watermall Café, Foyer Bistro and River Café. Stanley Pl, South Bank T (+61 7) 3840 7303 W qag.qld.gov.au

Satay Hut Bar and Restaurant Think gorgeous Malaysian and Thai cuisine and modern chic surrounds. 3 Little Stanley St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 6600 W satayhut.com.au

Queensland Performing Arts Centre From bistro to bar, Brisbane’s home of the performing arts excels at eats and treats. Cnr Grey & Melbourne St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3840 7444 W qpac.com.au

South Bank Surf Club Bar + Restaurant The perfect place to settle into for a meal that celebrates seafood. P 30 Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 7301 W southbanksurfclub.com.au

The Fox Food and fun come together in this elegant art deco-styled hotel. P Cnr Melbourne & Hope St, South Brisbane T (+61 7) 3844 2883 W thefox.com.au The Library Cafe Located at the State Library of Queensland, this is an easy-going eatery. Stanley Pl, South Bank T (+61 7) 3840 7546 W slq.qld.gov.au The Plough Inn Tavern The perfect pub for casual cuisine, cold beers and enjoying South Bank. P Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 7777 W ploughinn.com.au The Point Restaurant Bar With its modern Australian cuisine, The Point is a dining must-do. B P 176–178 Grey St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3846 5555 W thepointrb.com The Ship Inn A gastro pub that brings cold beers and fresh flavours to the table. P Cnr Stanley & Sidon St, South Bank T (+61 7) 3844 8000 W theshipinn.com.au

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