Accommodation
The conference will be held at the University of Queensland at our St Lucia campus located in the leafy inner western suburbs of Brisbane. The campus is a 10 minute drive from the city, and is well served by public transport. We suggest that delegates stay in either the CBD or in Toowong, one of the neighbouring suburbs of St Lucia. For your convenience, the conference will provide a courtesy bus to and from the conference for delegates staying at the Toowong Villas, Toowong Inn & Suites, Toowong Central Motel, OAKS Lexicon Apartments and the Explorers Inn.
9 Ascog Terrace, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4066
Phone: +617 3371 4855 Facsimle: +617 3371 4661 Email: accommodation@toowongvillas.com.au
Resort style accommodation in the beautiful tropical gardens of these well-appointed Villa and Studio units. Located just four kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, the comfortable and well equipped Villas are self-contained, including a complete kitchen, plus laundry with washing machine and dryer.
Mention the conference to receive best corporate rates
- Studios: $AUD122 per night
- 1 bed: $AUD143 per night
- 2 beds: $AUD180per night
- 3 beds: $AUD215 per night
24 Lissner Street, Toowong BRISBANE QLD Phone +61 7 3871 1633
Situated just 4.5 km's from the Centre of Brisbane & 140 metres from Toowong Village Shopping Centre. There's a precinct of Cafes, Restaurants & smart Shops. Featuring: Queen, Sofa/Bed, plus some with Extra Single Bed, All rooms no-smoking. Bath/Shower, TV + ISD/STD Phone, Iron & Board, Kitchenette with Microwave, Fridge, Toaster, Kettle, Guest Barbecue, Laundry Facilities & Under Cover Security Parking.
Mention the conference to receive best corporate rates
- Studios: $AUD130 per night
- Twins: $AUD145 per night
38 Jephson St (cnr. Lissner St.) Toowong, Brisbane, QLD 4066 | Phone (07) 3870 3522 | Fax (07) 3870 3576 | E-Mail: motel@toowongcentral.com
28 Fully Serviced & Air Conditioned, Self Contained "Studio" Apartments
Queen,Sofa/Dble,plus some with Extra Single Bed, Bath/Shwr, Hairdryer, T.V, ISD/STD/Web Phone, Alarm/Clock/Radio, Iron & Board, Furnished Balcony, Kitchenette with Microwave, Fridge, Fry Pan, Toaster, Kettle, Tea and Coffee making facilities.
Queen,Sofa/Dble,plus some with Extra Single Bed, Bath/Shwr, Hairdryer, T.V, ISD/STD/Web Phone, Alarm/Clock/Radio, Iron & Board, Furnished Balcony, Kitchenette with Microwave, Fridge, Fry Pan, Toaster, Kettle, Tea and Coffee making facilities.
Mention the conference to receive best corporate rates
- Studios: $AUD135 per night ($AUD145 with B/fast)
- Twins: $AUD150 per night ($AUD170 with B/fast)
Oaks Lexicon Apartments, Corner Ann & Wharf Streets, Brisbane QLD 4000 Toll Free: 1800 786 922 • Phone: 07 3222 4999 • Facsimile: 07 3221 4921 • lexicon@theoaksgroup.com.au
Conveniently located in the heart of the CBD, the Oaks Lexicon Apartment Hotel is one of Brisbane’s most contemporary buildings. With beautifully appointed one and two bedroom apartment accommodation, Oaks Lexicon Apartment Hotel combines the outstanding facilities and service of a modern luxury hotel with the privacy and spaciousness of a fully self-contained apartment all within minutes from the Queen Street Mall, Riverside and the Brisbane Convention Centre.
For Government/ university rates
- 1 bed: $AUD159 per night
- 2 beds: $AUD339per night
Further discounts for group bookings (call hotel for more information)
63 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel: +61 7 3211 3488 | Fax: +61 7 3211 3499 | Email: stay@explorers.com.au
Tel: +61 7 3211 3488 | Fax: +61 7 3211 3499 | Email: stay@explorers.com.au
The ideal home away from home, providing friendly service with Brisbane's best affordable rates for the budget conscious traveller. Explorers Inn is a 58 room 3 star hotel and is Brisbane's best budget rate economy style hotel, perfectly situated for the business and holiday traveller.
Prices vary but start as low as $AUD89 for a double
On Campus accommodation
For more information and bookings please contact the Colleges directly.
For inquiries about accommodation for the AALL conference at St Leo's only, you can also use this reservation form.
St Leo’s College: +61 7 3878 0661 or contact the College Secretary (secretary@stleos.uq.edu.au) / Website: http://www.stleos.uq.edu.au
Duchesne College: +61 7 3377 2333 or by email duchesne.college@uq.edu.au / Website: http://www.uq.edu.au/duchesne/about_duchesne.htm
Other hotels
For a range of accommodation including budget accommodation go to http://www.discoverbrisbane.com
Transport
For your convenience, the conference will provide a courtesy bus to and from the conference for delegates staying at the Toowong Villas, Toowong Inn & Suites, Toowong Central Motel, OAKS Lexicon Apartments and the Explorers Inn. The conference dinner will be held at the UQ Staff Club- a gentle stroll from the Conference venue
Thursday 26th November
07.30 – Explorers Inn (Passengers please wait out the front)
07.40 – OAKS Lexicon Apartments (Passengers please wait out the front on Ann Street)
08.00 – Toowong Inn & Suites (Passengers please wait out the front)
08.05 – Toowong Central Motel (Passengers please wait out the front)
08.10- Toowong Villas (Passengers please wait out the front)
Friday 27th November
07.40 – Explorers Inn (Passengers please wait out the front)
07.50 – OAKS Lexicon Apartments (Passengers please wait out the front on Ann Street)
08.10 – Toowong Inn & Suites (Passengers please wait out the front)
08.15 – Toowong Central Motel (Passengers please wait out the front)
08.20- Toowong Villas (Passengers please wait out the front)
Public transport and driving
Bus
Brisbane City Council buses operate from the bus stop in Chancellor's Place near the J. D. Story Building, St Lucia and via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge. [View the Chancellor's Place on the St Lucia Campus Map]
Timetables are available from all Student Centres or by phoning TransLink on 131230.
From the City and Toowong, the best bus routes are 109, 402, 412, N412. Please see timetable for more information http://www.translink.com.au/qt/translin.nsf/ReferenceLookup/080519_109,402,412,N412.pdf/$file/080519_109,402,412,N412.pdf
Ferry
Brisbane City Council CityCat services operate along the Brisbane River between Hamilton and St Lucia. They run about every half-hour from 6am to 10.30pm daily. Ferry timetables are available from the Student Centres or by phoning TransLink on 131230.
[View the CityCat terminal on the St Lucia Campus Map]
Parking
Paid parking operates on the St Lucia campus from 7am to 9pm weekdays. Short-term parking is available in central locations. Long-term casual parking is available in two multi-level carparks off Sir Fred Schonell Drive, at Parking Station One (opposite the Athletics Centre), and in the Warehouse carpark (entry from Walcott Street). The multi-level car parks are open 24 hours, and are staffed from 7am to 9pm weekdays during teaching periods. For detailed information, visit the Traffic web pages at
[View the Multi-level Car Park A, or the Multi-level Car Park B on the St Lucia Campus Map]
» Taxi
Taxi ranks are situated at University Drive and Chancellor's Place, St Lucia.
Taxi ranks are situated at University Drive and Chancellor's Place, St Lucia.
[View the University Drive taxi ranks, or Chancellor's Place on the St Lucia Campus Map]