Getting here

The conference will be located in Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland and is the third-largest city in Australia. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia and is known for its vibrant urban precincts and outdoor lifestyle.

For more information on traveling to Australia for the conference please visit the Australian Government Traveler Website.

If you would like to explore further options for touring Australia before or after the conference please visit www.australia.com.

Climate

Summer (December to February) – Min average temp is 21C and max is 30C
Autumn (March to May) – Min average temp is 16C and Max is 26C
Winter (June to August) – Min average temp is 10C and Max is 21C
Spring (September to November) – Min average temp is 16C and Max is 26C

Local Attractions

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Visit, experience and even hold some of our incredible wildlife.
Queensland Museum - The newly refurbished museum celebrated its 150th birthday in 2012.
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art - A showcase of art, drawing in some of the biggest exhibitions touring the world.
Queensland Maritime Museum - Explore Queensland’s maritime history.
Southbank - With dining, parklands, the Wheel of Brisbane, and even an inner city beach, Southbank is a must visit.
State Library of Queensland - Discover Australian literature and access our past with the library's archives.
Story Bridge Climb - An icon of Brisbane, now you can not only admire the bridge, but conquer it as well.
Mount Coot-tha - Overlooking the city, Mount Coot-tha not only provides stunning views, but fine dining as well.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens - The Botanic Gardens showcase our flora, as well as hosting the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium on site.

Air

Brisbane Airport has two terminals servicing domestic and international flights. It is 14 kilometres (9 miles) from the Brisbane CBD, ’the city’, and there are many transport options to get to and from the airport to the city. For more information please visit the Brisbane Airport transport options website.

Ferry

The University of Queensland St Lucia campus has a CityCat ferry terminal that links to other terminals further upstream the Brisbane River. The St Lucia terminal is the last stop on the CityCat service. For more information on CityCat services and a service timetable, please visit the Translink CityCat website.

Bus

There are two bus stations at opposite ends of the St Lucia campus at Chancellor's Place and UQ Lakes. These stations cater for services from different areas of Brisbane. For more information on bus services and a service timetable, please visit the Translink Bus website.

Rail

The closest railway stations are situated at Woolloongabba, Toowong and Indooroopilly. Direct bus routes to St Lucia are available. For more information on bus services and a service timetable, please visit the Translink Rail website.

Taxis

Taxi ranks are located on campus at Chancellor's Place and University Drive. Please refer to the St Lucia campus map.

Driving

Parking at the St Lucia campus during the day is extremely limited. If you wish to drive, please be advised that parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Using public transport is advisable for first-time visitors. For more information on parking at St Lucia, please visit the University's Parking at UQ page.

For more information on how to travel to The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus please visit the University's Directions to St Lucia campus page.

There are many accommodation options available in Brisbane.

Conference rates will apply to some hotels and we will post details of these as they become available. There will also be accommodation available at the Women's College for those delegates who prefer to stay on the University campus.

For more information on traveling to Australia for the conference please visit the Australian Government Traveler Website.

Changing Money

International airports and major hotels provide money changing facilities. Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.00pm, and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available.

Credit Cards

Major credit cards such as VISA and Mastercards, are widely accepted. Some vendors bill small surcharges on credit card purchases.

Currency

All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.

Customs

Delegates carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods. All travellers must declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency (notes and coins) taken into or out of Australia. For more information visit www.border.gov.au.

Electricity

Australian electricity supply is 240V, 50Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug.

Language

English is the official language of the ICSMRI Conference.

The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

International travellers can claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on goods bought in Australia. The refund only applies to goods taken as hand luggage upon departure. The refund will be paid on goods costing AUD$300 or more, bought from the same store. For details visit www.border.gov.au.