Getting to Brisbane
With more than 23 million passengers in 2017, the award-winning Brisbane Airport is the third busiest in Australia. Brisbane is the closest destination for international travellers to Australia and is a great hub to start from for many Australian experiences.
Airtrain
Once you’ve arrived, getting around Brisbane is a pleasure with its first-class network of travel and transport links. From the airport, board the Airtrain for a direct transfer to the city (kids 14 and under travel free) and links the domestic and international terminals. Brisbane Airport is located less than 20 minutes from the city centre via train.The Airtrain runs every 15 minutes in rush hour and every 30 minutes off-peak, departing from both terminals at the Brisbane Airport. The app provides full timetables – so you’ll have no excuse for running late again.
Download: App store
Exclusive Brisbane Airtrain Offer
With thanks to Brisbane's Airtrain they are offering any of the LE Summit delegates a special discounted fare. To utilise this offer simply present this letter at the Airtrain station.
Should you wish to pre-book direct on AirTrains’ website please use the code ‘LivedExp18’ to confirm your travel at the discounted rate. This code will be available from the 13 August 2018.
Lived Experience Summit
Lived Experience Summit are working closely with the eatSouthBank Concierge Program – an initiative where the sole focus is to ensure delegates have a wonderful time whilst in Brisbane.
Lived Experience Summit
There is nothing better than getting out to experience the local surrounds of a new city. South Bank, only a short stroll away from the Mercure Brisbane, is brimming with incredible conference exclusives awaiting Lived Experience Summit conference delegates.
By using the eatSouthBank Concierge website, delegates can unlock incredible conference exclusives throughout the South Bank precinct.
Visit www.eatsouthbank.com.au/concierge/ now to unlock incredible conference exclusives as a Lived Experience Summit conference delegate.
MYTransLink
TransLink’s bus, ferry and train network will get you just about anywhere you need to go, and the app offers up timetables, a journey planner, real-time updates and a trip announcer that tracks your trip in real time – so even when you have no idea where you are, the app will alert you when you need to get off.Download: App store & Google Play
Brisbane Airport
Anything you need to know about Brisbane Airport? Chances are, the answer is on this app. Check your flight status, grab the latest departure and arrival flight information, find parking information and deals, or check out where to shop and grab a bite before you board with the Brisbane Airport app.
Download: App store & Google Play
Cruise
The Cruise Terminal at Portside Wharf welcomes the majority of cruise liners that dock in Brisbane. Located on the north side of the city and home to a buzzing dining precinct, Portside Wharf is a luxury landing for cruise passengers.
Click Here for more information on getting around Brisbane.
Weather
Brisbane enjoys subtropical climate providing warm to hot weather for most of the year. August is Brisbane’s winter, which is generally dry and mild with mean temperatures between 11 - 21°C (51.8 - 69.8°F). Early mornings and nights can be crisp, but overnight lows rarely drop below 9°C (48.2°F).
Currency
Australian money comes in both notes and coins. The notes are: $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The coins are: 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1 and $2. You’ll find currency exchange facilities at the international airport, throughout the city centre, and at most banks and Australia Post offices.
Time Zone
Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland.The time zone in Queensland is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), UTC +10.
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