Venue & General Information
The UQ St Lucia Campus is located seven kilometres upstream from the Brisbane CBD and is readily accessible by ferry (CityCat) and bus. Situated on an expansive 114 hectare site, the Campus is host to world class teaching and research facilities, heritage listed architecture, an art museum and various sports and recreational facilities.
Location
A campus map is available for download here.
General Information
Below is some general information to help you plan your journey to Brisbane.
ACCOMMODATION
Discounted accommodation options will be available to attendees.
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Brisbane’s Airtrain can provide easy transfers from both the domestic and international airports. Click here for more information and to book tickets online.
AIRPORT SECURITY
Every passenger, and their bags, flying internationally or domestically is screened for security reasons. There are also rules regarding the quantity of liquids, aerosols and gels you can bring on flights into and around Australia, including those purchased duty free at the airport. For more information please visit the Australian Government’s TravelSECURE website.
CLIMATE
Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm or hot weather for most of the year. During Winter (June – August) the daytime in Brisbane is usually fine and sunny with mild to warm temperatures. Nights are generally cool, and early morning temperatures can be crisp.
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JULY | |
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Mean monthly maximum temperature (ºC) |
20.6 |
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Mean monthly minimum temperature (ºC) |
9.5 |
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Mean monthly rainfall (mm) |
62.6 |
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Mean daily hours of sunshine |
7.3 |
TIME ZONES
Brisbane operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time – UTC plus ten hours.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommended you obtain personal travel insurance before your trip to cover theft, loss, accidents and medical problems.
VISAS
As a general guide, travellers are encouraged to apply for their Australian visa well in advance of their planned departure date. European passport holders can apply for a visa online through the Australian Government’s eVisitor system. Passport holders from a range of other countries (including the United States of America) can apply for a visa online through the Australian Government’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) system. Alternatively, passport holders outside of Australia can apply for ETA through a travel agent, airline office, specialist service provider or Australian visa office. (Note: The eVisitor and ETA systems provide the electronic equivalent of a visa for the short-term traveller which replaces the traditional passport visa label or stamp. Most applications are processed instantly.)
For conference organisers and delegates, specialised visa advice is available through the Australian Government’s International Event Coordinator Network (IECN). Located across the country, IECN staff work with event organisers to provide free advice and visa processing assistance for international travellers invited to speak at, perform in or attend an event in Australia.
A fact sheet regarding Visa Application Requirements can be downloaded here.
A fact sheet on Visa Options can be downloaded here.
Please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website for futher information.
