Destination & Venue

Venue

Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC)
600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006
www.royalicc.com.au

The Royal International Convention Centre is a state-of-the art convention centre  located just 1.5km from Brisbane’s CBD and 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport at the historic Brisbane Showgrounds.

There’s convenient onsite accommodation and dining, with a Rydges Hotel and vibrant King Street dining hub located directly across the road.

Brisbane QLD

Brisbane is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia. Blessed with an enviable climate, Brisbane is renowned for its relaxed outdoor lifestyle, friendly locals, its vibrant urban precincts, and warm welcome.

The city’s burgeoning cultural and events scene has a reputation for blockbuster shows, international sporting matches, unique performances and exclusive exhibits.

For more information on Brisbane, go to: www.visitbrisbane.com.au

King Street Brisbane

There is no shortage of dining options in the Brisbane Showgrounds area. The vibrant King Street dining hub offers a smorgasbord of food, drink and services, plus the added bonus of eclectic shopping and experiences.

For more details visit the the King Street Website.

Parking

There are eight separate car parking facilities within the Brisbane Showgrounds, with a total capacity of more than 2,500 vehicles.

Parking is available on weekdays and event days (excluding public holidays) and can be paid for by cash or EFTPOS upon entry.

For parking rates please click here. 

For further information on parking at the Brisbane Showgrounds and to view a detailed parking map please visit their Parking page.

Public Transport 

Taxis

The main taxi companies operating in Brisbane are Black and White Cabs (ph. 13 32 22) and Yellow Cabs (ph. 13 19 24).

There are taxi zones located outside Rydges Hotel and The George Bar and Bistro on King Street.

Rideshare  

Rideshare apps, such as Uber and GoCatch, enable you to connect with a ride. The driver will pick you up from your selected location and payment is cashless.

Trains 

Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley railway stations are less than a 10 minute walk from the Brisbane Showgrounds.

For further information phone TransLink on 13 12 30.

Buses

Buses access the streets surrounding the Brisbane Showgrounds regularly. 

You can also choose to ride the CityGlider buses, which provide high-frequency transport from West End to Teneriffe and Ashgrove to Stones Corner, while the free City Loop bus service is perfect for exploring the CBD. 

For further information visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.


Conference Secretariat

Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine
PO Box 7336, Alexandria NSW 2015   P: (61) 2 9669 6600  E: conference@aacb.asn.au
www.aacb.asn.au