Hotel / Travel
Hotel / Travel | Things to do and see while in Brisbane
This year the Young IT conference will be held at the Mercure hotel in downtown Brisbane, we have negotiated some discounted room rates to accomodate you.
You can stay at the Mercure where the conference is held or at one of the other unique hotels, all within easy access to the conference.
Please be aware of the following: * Room reservation are subject to availability.
* Room reservation must be made directly and quote Young IT conference.
* Hotel rates and availability cannot be guaranteed close to conference dates.
Travel
If you are flying to Brisbane , we recommend you book your flight early to take advantage of cheaper airefares. Both Qantas and Virgin Blue fly into Brisbane Airport .
Accommodation
This year the Young IT conference will be held at the Mercure hotel in downtown Brisbane, we have negotiated some discounted room rates to accommodate you.
You can stay at the Mercure where the conference is held or at one of the other unique hotels, all within easy access to the conference. See conference website http://www.acs.org.au/youngit/2006conference for details.
Brisbane Map
Brisbane hotels map website : http://www.brisbanehotels.com.au/images/citymap_brisbane.jpg
The following conference accomodation packages are available:
The Mercure
Rates: $205.00 per room per night
Address: 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Contact:
Phone: 07 3237 2300
Fax: 07 3236 3891
Toll Free: 1300 65 65 65 (cost of a local call)
Website: http://www.mercurebrisbane.com.au
The Ibis
Rates: $144.00 per room per night
Address: 27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Contact:
Phone: 07 3237 3333
Fax: 07 3236 2444
Toll Free: 1300 65 65 65 (cost of a local call)
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com.au/ibis
The Carlton Crest Hotel
Rate:
Crest Tower Standard Rooms (4 Star) from $170.00 per room per night
Carlton Tower Deluxe Rooms (5 Star) from $199.00 per room per night
Address: King George Square, Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane Queensland
Contact:
Toll Free: 1800 777 123
Phone:(07) 3229 9111
Fax:(07) 3222 1151
Website: http://www.carltoncrest-brisbane.com.au
Things to do and see while in Brisbane
Southbank Parklands
Across the river from Brisbane CBD , Southbank has beach, food, drink, parklands, markets, art and museums all in one place.
www.south-bank.net.au
Southbank Cinemas
Watch your favourite movie on a 25 metre cinemascope screen – the largest screen in Brisbane . Cheapest movie tickets in town.
www.cineplex.com.au
Kookaburra River Queens
Prices start from: $30
On this delightful cruise, see the magnificent sites or lights of Brisbane . Lunch and dinner cruises available.
http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com
Dreamworld
Adult general admission: $62
Experience some of the tallest rides in the world including the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror , Wipeout, Cyclone rollercoaster and The Claw. See rare wildlife like the Bengal tigers. Ride the reality wave and check out all the live television action at the official home of Big Brother, filmed and produced at Dreamworld.
http://www.dreamworld.com.au
Sea World
Adult general admission: $62
Sea World offers a host of exciting rides, shows and attractions. Visit Shark Bay and Polar Bear Shores, take a ride on the Corkscrew roller coaster, or sit back and enjoy the Dolphin Cove Show and Quest for the Golden Seal.
http://www.seaworld.com.au/home/homepage.cfm
Warner Bros. Movie World
Adult general admission: $62
Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone's a star. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions.
http://www.movieworld.com.au/home/homepage.cfm
For more information on attractions, visit
Brisbane Marketing
http://www.brisbanemarketing.com.au/main.asp
OurBrisbane.com
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/
Gold Coast Tourism
http://www.goldcoasttourism.com.au/
Queensland Holidays
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/ | 
