Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane is both the place to play and the place to meet in Australia. An alive and bustling city of 1.6 million people it features all the requisite offerings of the nation’s fastest growing capital – world class facilities and ever-expanding infrastructure, unparalleled support services and remarkable recreational experiences that take you beyond the Congress program.

The award winning Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is just the start of the city’s offerings.  The world’s largest hotel and tourism groups are also represented here and are located, along with an array of unique evening venues within close proximity to the city centre.  Couple these with truly delectable dining experiences, shopping strips fit for the fashion faithful, award-winning bars and nightclubs and a sophisticated collection of artistic encounters and you have the ideal destination for education and leisure.

But there are things that set Brisbane even further apart.  Year-round magnificent weather, floating river walkways, stunning riverside parks and the world’s largest subtropical garden,  Australia’s only inner city beach and truly innovative urban adventure experiences, all make Brisbane an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors.

And this is without mentioning the trendy urban villages that surround the city centre and the quaint country townships, World Heritage-listed rainforests and stunning island escapes that lie beyond these – a mere hour or so from Brisbane’s CBD.

Queensland’s capital is the perfect launching pad to a host of world-renowned attractions.  Arrive early or stay after the Congress, explore Brisbane or visit a host of truly Australian icons. See our Post Congress Tours for suggestions.

Brisbane the place to be in 2009!