Getting to ANZSN Congress 2026

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Address: Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 410

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is centrally located in South Bank Parklands, with direct train access to Brisbane’s airport. Recognised as Australia’s most awarded convention venue, it was named the World’s Best Convention Centre from 2016 to 2018.

The BCEC is set in the vibrant South Bank Parklands, a cultural and entertainment hub offering a scenic riverside experience for delegates.

Accessibility at BCEC

We want the ANZSN Congress to be inclusive for all. If you have any accessibility requirements, please indicate this on your registration form and the Secretariat will be in touch with you.

The BCEC offers a complimentary wheelchair service for visitors and delegates of the centre. The wheelchairs are available for loan on a first come, first served basis and can be collected from the Information Desks (at the Merivale Street Foyer and the Grey Street Foyer).

Hearing loops are installed in all meeting rooms, and all internal lifts have braille signage and control panels.

Accessible unisex toilets are located throughout the Centre and are located adjacent to major restroom blocks.

BCEC strives to provide safe, equitable and inclusive access for all visitors. Read more and download their access guides.

Sustainability at BCEC

Our host venue, Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre has achieved EarthCheck Platinum Certification in 2021 and has a number of initiatives designed to support sustainability:

  • Leftover meals from ANZSN Congress 2026 will be donated to Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, to support the homeless.
  • Over 80% of BCEC produce is sourced from local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint.
  • BCEC’s Organic waste dehydrator turns 100kg of organic waste into 10kg of nutrient rich biomass to reduce kitchen waste by 85%

Airport

With more than 23.2 million passengers in 2017, the award-winning Brisbane Airport is the third busiest in Australia. Brisbane is the closest destination for many international travellers to Australia and is a great hub to start from for many Australian experiences.

AirTrain

Once you’ve arrived, getting around Brisbane is a pleasure with its first-class network of travel and transport links. From the airport, board the AirTrain for a direct transfer to the city (kids 14 and under travel free) and links the domestic and international terminals. Brisbane Airport is located about 20 minutes from the city centre via train.

As a delegate you are entitled to 25% discount on return fares with AirTrain, for use during ANZSN Congress 2026. The details are below:

Promocode: ANZSN2026
For travel dates between 28th august to 6th September 2026
Fare: $17 one way, $34 return per person
Only redeemable online at www.airtrain.com.au

Please note: If delegates book outside the above travel dates the normal fares will apply.

AirTrain is the fast and stress free way to travel from Brisbane Airport. In 20 minutes, you will travel directly to the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Book your ticket online or show your delegate PDF at the Station, either way relax with our modern fleet of trains including Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, restrooms on board and plenty of space for luggage. As a delegate, you are entitled to an exclusive offer, use the promocode to redeem at www.airtrain.com.au.

One of AirTrain’s city stations is the South Brisbane station, which is located just 378 metres from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. For those unfamiliar with Brisbane, you can use our online journey planner to map out your journey to the centre.

Instructions to Purchase:

  1. Head to www.airtrain.com.au
  2. Select the Book Tickets button
  3. Select From destination as the Airport Domestic or Airport International
  4. Select To destination as Brisbane and choose one of the following stations: Eagle Junction, Wooloowin, Albion, Bowen Hills, Fortitude valley, Central, Roma Street, South Brisbane.
    South Brisbane is the closest Train Station to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. 
  5. Select Return button
  6. Choose departure and return date between the 19 August 2026 and 12 September 2026.
  7. Select the number of passengers
  8. Enter passenger details and select proceed to payment
  9. Enter the promo code ANZSNCONGRESS2026 and click apply
  10. Select the check boxes
  11. Select payment method and enter payment details
  12. Press the Confirm booking button

Terms and Conditions:

This offer is available for travel from 19 August 2026 – 12 September 2026. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Your city ticket is valid for travel to and from all stations between the Airport and South Brisbane, including Eagle Junction, Wooloowin, Albion, Bowen Hills, Fortitude valley, Central and Roma Street stations. Children 14 years and under travel free to city stations when accompanied by a paying adult and using paper ticket or e-ticket purchased from www.airtrain.com.au. For AirTrain’s full terms and conditions visit https://www.airtrain.com.au/terms-and-conditions/.

Getting around Brisbane

Public Transport – Ferry/Bus/Train

Public transport fares have been reduced to a 50-cent flat rate across all zones and modes on the TransLink network across the state of Queensland.

The local transport network is cashless. We suggest that you purchase a go card to travel on public buses, trains, ferries (please note the 50 cent flat rate does not apply to AirTrain services). There are many go card retailers including one at the Brisbane International Airport. Read more about go cards on the TransLink website.

The closest station to the BCEC is the South Brisbane Station. You can get a train from South Brisbane into the city or to the Airport.

Plan your journey on public transport using the Translink Journey Planner or Google Maps.

Taxi

Another way to get to where you need to go is via a taxi. You’ll find taxi ranks at the Brisbane international and domestic airports, as well as throughout Brisbane City and its surrounding regions. Jumping in a taxi can be a quick and efficient way of getting to your destination.

Rideshare

Brisbane is home to Uber, DiDi, Ola and GoCatch.

Key Phone Numbers

Brisbane Visitor Information & Booking Centre: (07) 3006 6290.
TransLink (public transport information): 13 12 30.
Black & White Cabs: 13 32 22.
13cabs: 13 22 27.
Emergency (ambulance, police or fire brigade): Dial 000.

Find out more about what’s on in Brisbane by downloading the Brisbane Visitor Guide.

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