Gold Coast, Queensland



Australia’s Gold Coast is a very unique city and it has everything that is great about Australia, all in one easy to reach location. A spectacular coastline, World Heritage listed rainforest, exciting city centre, theme parks, shopping, restaurants and year round events.

Located in south-east Queensland, 1 hour south from State capital Brisbane, the Gold Coast spans Beenleigh and South Stradbroke Island to the north; Cabarita and Kingscliff in the south; and west to Beaudesert and has a steadily growing population of more than 500,000 people.

Get into the Gold Coast’s easy living lifestyle with 70 kilometres of sun, sand and surf at your doorstep or 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest just a short drive away. For more information about the Gold Coast please visit the Gold Coast Tourism website www.verygoldcoast.com.au

Venue – Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre



The venue for the 2011 AIMS NZIMLS South Pacific Congress is the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Experience the difference with the multi award-winning Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The GCCEC is a unique destination which caters for both leisure and business tourism. Close to a variety of accommodation, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and 70km of pristine white sandy beaches.

Local Transport

Local bus, coach and taxi companies operate regular services to all major attractions, hotels and shopping centres.

There is a bus stop directly in front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway. There are also taxi ranks at the main entrance. You can also access the rail line to Brisbane via a bus from Jupiters Hotel and Casino.

For timetables or to make a booking contact:

Regent Taxis
P: 13 10 08
W: www.regenttaxis.com.au

Surfside Buslines
P: 5571 6555
W: www.surfside.com.au

Queensland Rail
P: 13 16 17
W:  www.qr.com.au 
 
Car Parking

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre's car park entrance is at the northern end of the building, accessible from traffic lights off the Gold Coast Highway and the main driveway off TE Peters Drive.

Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking.

A $7 inclusive of GST flat rate is charged for car parking at the centre.

Registration Desk

All delegates must register to attend the Congress. The registration and information desk will be located in the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Opening times will be posted closer to the Congress.