The Venue
This year's event is being hosted in the magnificent Old Museum Building in the Valley precinct, close to the centre of Brisbane.
This Victorian masterpiece is heritage listed and we would ask all participants to treat the building with the respect it deserves.
There is a strict NO SMOKING policy.
Address
Old Museum Building
Cnr Bowenbridge Rd and Gregory Tce,
Herston QLD 4059
Australia.
For further information go to:
http://www.qyo.org.au/museum.htm
Public Transport
The venue us a 10 minute walk from Brunswick St train station, Fortitude Valley.
Inner Northern Busway stops at Royal Brisbane Hospital which is a 5 minute walk to the venue.
For further information go to:
http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/
Parking
Unfortunately, due to a high number of events at the exhibition grounds, the RNA cannot offer Brazil Central participants parking. Please consider transport options as there is no parking on site.
We recommend:
Wilson Parking at the Royal Brisbane Hospital although there is street parking in the surrounding area.
Map
Food and Drink
A café will be set up on site, serving coffee, light lunches and healthy treats as well as some Brazilian delights to keep your energy going.
The gardens surrounding the venue are superb and we would highly recommend you bring a picnic, or at least a rug for the lunch break siesta!
A cash bar will be run during the bailes (parties), 8pm till midnight on Friday and Sunday, 9pm till late on Saturday.
The Valley Mall is a 15 minute walk away and offers Chinese, Thai and Italian meals.
Accommodation
We have selected the following hotels based on quality and proximity and for your convenience we have provided a link below to show you the shortest route possible between the hotels and the venue.
There is a wide variety of accommodation available in Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley or the City. We have negotiated special rates with the following establishments.
All prices quoted are inclusive of GST and are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Bookings can be made when you buy your congress pass online.
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Situated at the highest point in Brisbane’s CBD, this hotel offers spectacular views.
23 Leichhardt St (Cnr Wickham Tce)
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia
(twin share or double)
The Watermark
This hotel is situated on the corner of Gregory Tce, which is a direct 15 minute walk to the congress venue.
551 Wickham Terrace,
Spring Hill, QLD 4000
Australia
Add $16 per person for buffet breakfast.*
* Please email brazil09@yrd.com.au to add breakfast to your booking.
Urban Brisbane
Architecturally stunning with leafy surrounds, this is the newest accommodation available.
345 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Australia
including breakfast
Cancellation of Accommodation: Any changes to your accommodation booking must also be made in writing to YRD at brazil09@yrd.com.au. Cancellation of accommodation is at the hotels discretion. Do not contact the hotel directly for accommodation cancellations or changes. If the reservation is NOT cancelled the hotel reserves the right to charge the attendee for all nights booked. If the attendee fails to arrive on the specified date, the hotel reserves the right to charge the attendee for the night of accommodation.