Brisbane, Australia Event Planning

Key Highlights

Hotels	212
Total Sleeping Rooms	17,047
Committable Sleeping Rooms*	433
Committable Meeting Rooms*	90
Convention Center Space	551,220 Sq. Mtr.
Largest Exhibit Space	200,000 Sq. Mtr.
Largest Ballroom	50,400 Sq. Mtr.
Average Hotel Room Rate	AUD $227
Average Daily Meal Cost	AUD $140
Average Weekly Car Rental	AUD $182
*Maximum for a single hotel

Brisbane, Australia Meeting Planning Overview

With a perfect climate to complement world-class conference and meeting facilities, it's no wonder that Brisbane serves as an extremely popular meeting destination. Over the last couple of decades, Brisbane has experienced enormous economic, population, and cultural growth, making it a multi-faceted and multicultural city perfect for business travel. This relaxed river city features plenty to do, as well as an easy-going feel and comfortable sub-tropical climate for year-round enjoyment.

As the gateway to Australia's most popular tourist attraction, the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane has excellent transportation links, with the non-curfew international airport just a 20-minute drive from both the central business district, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Royal International Convention Centre – Brisbane.

As a large component of the impressive South Bank cultural redevelopment, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has become the envy of other world cities. Built on three levels, the centre is home to the 4,000- to 8,000-capacity Great Hall, four exhibition rooms totaling almost 20,000 square meters, a wide variety of meeting rooms and a ballroom, as well as fully integrated in-house services. Its prime downtown location also lends itself to easy walking access to many of the city's cultural hotspots.

A short distance north of Fortitude Valley, the Royal International Convention Centre – Brisbane features three conference halls, with flexible configurations for up to 3,000 delegates. There are also seven meeting rooms that can be combined in several configurations, making them ideal for concurrent sessions.

Brisbane, Australia Awards

Brisbane, Australia Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: E. Australia Time (AEST)
Convention Center(s):

Royal International Convention Centre - Brisbane

Hotel at Convention Center? Yes
Sleeping Rooms 1 Mile from Convention Center: 3,803

Airport(s):

Brisbane Airport

Destination Type(s):

Smoke-free Restaurants

Special Event Venues
344
Population
2,420,000
Restaurants
196
Country Code
61
Sales Tax
10.00%
Currency
Australian Dollar
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Official Languages
English

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Cities Near Brisbane, Australia

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Logan City, QLD	48 km	41 min	N/A	N/A
Gold Coast, QLD	79 km	59 min	3 hr 25 min	AUD $482+
Toowoomba, QLD	121 km	1 hr 46 min	N/A	N/A
Lismore, NSW	197 km	2 hr 15 min	N/A	N/A
Newcastle, NSW	775 km	8 hr 16 min	1 hr 15 min	AUD $159+
Sydney, NSW	916 km	10 hr 3 min	1 hr 35 min	AUD $98+

Brisbane, Australia Climate Information

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (°C)	28	28	28	26	23	21	20	21	23	25	27	28
Avg. Low (°C)	21	21	19	17	13	11	9	10	12	15	17	20
Rec. High (°C)	38	35	38	33	30	28	29	28	33	38	39	39
Rec. Low (°C)	16	15	13	7	4	-	1	2	3	7	8	12
Rainfall (cm)	16.0	17.0	14.0	9.0	8.0	7.0	6.0	4.0	3.0	9.0	9.0	12.0

Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average of seven hours of sunshine each day. The average temperature in the summer months of November to February is 86°F, while the average temperature for the winter months of March to September is 59°F. The rainy season runs from late December to March, bringing thunderstorms and occasional hail, and the average annual rainfall is about 37 inches. Humidity hovers around 50 percent all year. With such a consistent mild climate, the best months to visit are March and October.

Brisbane, Australia Airport Information

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

The primary international airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland, and the largest airport by size in Australia, Brisbane Airport operates without a curfew and has direct connections to dozens of international destinations. Easily accessible by various modes of transportation, the airport is located just 20 minutes by car from downtown Brisbane along the Gateway Motorway. With a fantastic range of places to shop and eat, Brisbane Airport is as much a destination as a major transport center. A variety of parking options are available, as are a number of public transport options into Brisbane.

Brisbane, Australia Public Transportation

Rail

TransLink Rail, Bus, and Ferry Service

TransLink provides integrated rail, bus, and ferry transportation throughout South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Cairns, and Mackay. The 26-zone system offers zone-based fare. TransLink buses run across the entire network, while trains run throughout South East Queensland, and ferries in Brisbane and Moreton Bay.

Rental Cars

Rental car companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Red Spot, and Thrifty operate at Brisbane Airport. Rental car customer service desks are located on level 2 at the international terminal.

Taxi

Visitors should expect to pay approximately $50 AUD in taxi fare when traveling to Brisbane from Brisbane Airport.

Distance To...

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Logan City, QLD	47 km	41 min	N/A	N/A
Gold Coast, QLD	79 km	59 min	3 hr 25 min	AUD $482+
Toowoomba, QLD	121 km	1 hr 46 min	N/A	N/A
Lismore, NSW	197 km	2 hr 15 min	N/A	N/A
Newcastle, NSW	775 km	8 hr 16 min	1 hr 15 min	AUD $159+
Sydney, NSW	916 km	10 hr 3 min	1 hr 35 min	AUD $98+