Destination
Congress Venue
Photo courtesy of BCEC
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is a purpose-built convention centre and event venue in the heart of South Bank. The world-class and award-winning facility plays host to thousands of concerts, conventions, exhibitions and tradeshows, weddings and private functions every year. The BCEC also has an extensive collection of traditional and contemporary indigenous art.
BCEC
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets
South Bank, Brisbane
Queensland Australia
07 3308 3000
www.bcec.com.au
Getting to the BCEC
Adjacent to the South Brisbane Railway Station, and close to the Cultural Centre and South Bank Busway stations, the BCEC is also easily accessible by taxi, City Cat (through the Parklands’ river terminals) and car. Onsite parking can be accessed from both Merivale Street and Grey Street. For information on getting to the BCEC, please visit the website at: www.bcec.com.au/visit/
Discover Brisbane
Brisbane is one of the world’s most welcoming cities, always evolving with new offerings, vibrant entertainment, dining, cultural and recreation precincts are within close walking distance of hotels and venues. Brisbane offers a quintessential Australian experience from a convenient urban base – including encounters with koalas, kangaroos, wild dolphins and migrating humpback whales – with close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and famous beach destinations. For further information on what to see and do in Brisbane, please visit the website at: www.visitbrisbane.com.au
Tourism brochures will also be available at the Registration Desk.
Discover the Gold Coast and Hinterland
The Gold Coast, an hour drive south of Brisbane, is the country’s premier tourist destination. Enjoy endless sunshine, surf beaches, award winning restaurants, theme park thrills and connect with the environment and wildlife in the lush hinterland. See below for some ideas on what to see and do..
Gold Coast – Climb to the top of the iconic Q1 Resort Building, learn to surf, visit the theme parks, check out the Australian Outback spectacular’s Heartland show, explore the arts and crafts markets for unique gift ideas, or tour a gallery showcasing some of the history and talent of local artists.
Hinterland – This picturesque mountain forest region offers a wonderful change of pace to the beach with beautiful walking tracks in national parks, breathtaking panoramic views at the lookouts and wine tasting at cellar doors. Adventure filled experiences include a treetop walk on the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk, a tour of the Numinbah Valley on horseback, go off road on a hummer safari, swim in the Currumbin Rock Pools or visit a working farm.
For further information on the Gold Coast and Hinterland, please visit the website at: www.goldcoastaustralia.com