| Congress Venue |
The venue for the Congress is the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre located in Brisbane's South Bank Parklands and cultural precinct, a short walk or ferry ride from the heart of the city with a wide choice of accommodation and activities. The Parklands (former site of EXPO 1988) comprise 16 hectares of landscaped gardens, restaurants and a range of entertainment facilities.
The cultural precinct incorporates the Queensland Performing Arts complex, the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland Museum, the State Library, and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
Brisbane is a vibrant, modern, but relaxed and friendly sub-tropical river city with abundant sunshine and green parks. White sandy beaches, tropical rainforest, and national parks are within easy reach for day excursions or weekend escapes.
The city is served by major international airlines and is a convenient gateway to other tourist attractions. We suggest that you plan some extra time to experience Australian hospitality and spectacular scenery such as the Great Barrier Reef and wet tropical rainforests in the 'Far North', Ayres Rock in the 'Red Centre', Kakadu National Park in the 'Top End', southern cities, or snow-capped Mt. Kosciusko in the 'High Country'. Remember, though, Australia is a large continent and you will need adequate time for extensive touring.