Enjoy the journey. Embrace the destination. Easy entries, exits and explorations are the order of the day in Brisbane thanks to a first-class network of travel and transport links and one of the country's most compact, foot-friendly city centres.

Out at the airport ...

Flights

Getting to Brisbane has never been easier. The city offers an extensive network of domestic and international flights with almost 30 airlines collectively operating more than 2,700 domestic and international flights per week.

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane's domestic and international airports sit side-by-side in what is rapidly becoming a global Airport City of trade and commerce. Both airports - modern, super-efficient, centrally-located hubs of activity - offer a diversity of flight options. Add in the convenience factor - both domestic and international airports are open 24-7 and are conveniently located just 20 minutes from the city centre - and it's not hard to understand why the city is home to Australia's second-busiest international air terminal.

Brisbane bound delegates can also anticipate even better access to the city, thanks to a $340 million (AUD) expansion project currently being undertaken by the Brisbane Airport Corporation. The expansion - due for completion by the end of 2008 - will make Brisbane Airport one of approximately 60 airports in the world that can accommodate the new generation of aircraft.

Find out more. Visit www.brisbaneairport.com.au

Airtrain

Brisbane's award-winning Airtrain is the quick and easy way for conference delegates to transfer from the domestic and international airports straight through to the city centre and the convention centre precinct. Delegates can sit back in air-conditioned comfort and take the express pathway to the city. The 20 minute Airtrain airport to city service runs every 15 minutes during peak hours. Discount rates can be arranged for conference groups. Tickets can be purchased online, at the domestic airport or at Queensland Rail and Airtrain stations.

Find out more. Visit www.airtrain.com.au

Coachtrans Australia

Coachtrans Australia runs a seven day a week, door-to-door bus shuttle service from Brisbane's domestic and international airports. Coachtrans services can be pre-booked to meet flights and drop-off at major city-based accommodation. Tickets can be purchased online and at the domestic and international airports.

Find out more. Visit www.coachtrans.com.au

Taxis

Taxis are readily available from dedicated taxi ranks at both the domestic and international airports. From airport to city you can expect to pay around $35 (AUD).

Around the city ...

City strolling

Brisbane is a compact capital that's custom-made for strolling. This is a city where you'll want to take to the footpaths and walkways and head out on a journey of urban discovery. The compact nature of the central business district and surrounding urban precincts ensures that most venues and facilities can be easily accessed on foot. And then there's the RiverWalk - a 20 kilometre network of walking paths, floating boardwalks, parks and bridges designed for foot-friendly explorations of the city and river precincts. Step it out in the city sunshine and go from bed to business in a few minutes.

CityTrain

Brisbane's speedy network of electric trains covers the broadest reaches of the city and provides direct access to key sites including the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank and Roma Street Parkland. There's also special post-midnight services on Friday and Saturday nights for late night adventurers. Tickets can be purchased at Queensland Rail stations.

Find out more. Visit www.translink.com.au

Buses

Brisbane's comprehensive bus service runs throughout the city connecting the outer and inner suburbs to the city centre, major shopping centres, railway stations and ferry terminals. There are also special NightLink bus services for night-owls after midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets can be purchased on buses. Frequent travel tickets can be purchased at most newsagents and selected retail outlets.

Find out more. Visit www.translink.com.au

Free City Bus Loop

Visitors based in the downtown area can also make use of the Loop - a free weekday bus service circling the central business district every ten minutes and stopping at visitor-worthy destinations including the Queen Street Mall, Conrad Treasury Casino, City Botanic Gardens and Riverside Centre.

Find out more. Visit www.translink.com.au

CityCats

Take to the water with one of our favourite ways to get around the city where commuting and sight-seeing go hand-in-hand. Brisbane's CityCat and ferry services shoot around the winding river reaches providing visitors and locals alike with easy, breezy access to key city spots. Tickets can be purchased on CityCats. Frequent travel tickets can be purchased at most newsagents and selected retail outlets.

Find out more. Visit www.translink.com.au

Taxis

For those days when you're running late (or feeling a little lazy) it's good to know that Brisbane is well serviced by a range of taxi companies. Taxi ranks can be found throughout the city and easy walking distance from most major hotels and venues.

Car hire

For those times when you want to put aside the timetables and tickets and explore on your own, nothing quite beats the freedom of a lovely set of wheels. Brisbane offers a range of car rental options from all of the big names and several local operators. For those who would rather sit back and let someone else do the driving, the city also offers a comprehensive range of limousine and chauffeured car services.