What are the days of the show?
Wednesday June 23 & Thursday June 24, 2010
What are the times of the show?
Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
What does it cost to attend?
Entry is free but restricted to members of the event industry only. Please refer to the registration section of this website for further information.
What is the GPS address for the Exhibition Centre?
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank, Brisbane
Queensland, Australia, 4001
What type of parking is available at the venue, and how much does it cost?
NEW WEEKDAY EARLY BIRD PARKING RATE, $11.00 IF IN BEFORE 9.00AM AND OUT BETWEEN 3.00PM AND 6.00PM
The Centre provides undercover parking for 1500 vehicles, with direct lift access to the Centre's convention and exhibition facilities.
* 24 hour undercover parking
* On site Car Park Manager
* On site security
* Auto pay machines located on Exhibition Concourse, Foyer Level and at exit of car park
* Manned exit booths during business hours and events
* Visa and Mastercard accepted at pay machines and manned exit booths
* Car Park entrances in Merivale and Melbourne Streets
* Specially designated accessible parking bays for disabled located next to lifts for easy access
For all car park enquiries please contact David on 07 3308 3487 or davidc@bcec.com.au
Please note that due to construction of BCEC on Grey Street, the entrance to the car park from Grey Street is closed until further notice. Car Park entrances via Merivale and Melbourne Streets are fully operational.
PARKING RATES AS AT JUNE 2010
Monday - Sunday
0-6 Hours$14.00
6-7 Hours$16.00
7-8 Hours$18.00
8-9 Hours$20.00
Over 9 Hours$22.00
Motorcycle$10.00
Monthly Pass¹ $250
Weekday Early Bird*$11.00
What type of public transport is there available to and from the venue?
Public Transport options include:
• The South Brisbane Train Station located alongside the Exhibition Centre, providing fast and direct access to the International and Domestic airports (via Brisbane's Airtrain), hotels and the Gold Coast.
• Brisbane's famous City Cat Ferries - cruise the Brisbane River and depart from dedicated access points every 30 minutes and every 20 minutes during peak hour. The nearest CityCat terminal is located at South Bank, a short stroll from the Centre.
• There is a bus way station located within easy walking distance to the Centre.
• The Centre has its own dedicated taxi rank.
• There are also set down and pick up bays for coaches, with parking available.
What hotel do you recommend?
For all your travel requirements contact Nationwide Travel on
(+61) 2 9983 9211 or email travel@jgbs.com.
Remember to quote Event ConneQion 2010
Are cloakroom facilities available?
No
Are there child changing/parent room facilities at the venue?
These facilities are available. However, as this is a business event we strongly discourage buyer's children from attending the Fair. We understand however, that this may be unavoidable at times and so exceptions in these circumstances may be made
Are there wheel chairs available?
Yes
Can I use my EFTPOS/Credit Card at the venue?
Two ATM machines are located at the venue
What type of food is available?
Full Café facilities are available for visitors.