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Brisbane - Australia's "most liveable city" and the capital of Queensland, the Sunshine State. While Brisbane is a vibrant but relaxed city with so much to see and do, it is also the gateway to the sun, surf and beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. It's also only a short flight to the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, Sydney or Melbourne. Throughout the sites listed you will also find visitor travel information, as well as some of the great attractions that are on offer in and around Brisbane.

You will also find the background and experience of Travel Online, the award-winning company behind the many comprehensive online travel sites we operate in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands.

Transportation The International Airport is located approximately 25 minutes from the city centre. There is an airport train that leaves every 15 minutes for the heart of the city, and stops outside the congress venue. Once in , there are many transport options including taxi, train and bus.

Climate and Clothing Brisbane has a pleasant climate in October. Temperatures generally range between 18° and 28°C / 64° and 82°F. For more information see www.bom.gov.au.

Local Time Local Brisbane time is Greenwich Mean Time plus 10 hours. Brisbane does not have daylight savings. There are several time zones in Australia. The West Coast is two hours behind the East Coast.

Currency & Banking Australian currency is the dollar. Coins have values of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and AUD$1 and AUD$2; notes have values of AUD$5, AUD$10, AUD$20, AUD$50 and AUD$100.

Banks and Foreign Exchange Brisbane’s banking hours are generally Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-5pm. All the major banks have offices in the central business district (CBD) and are equipped to exchange foreign currency. You can also exchange foreign currency anytime day or night at the airports, or during normal business hours at various locations within Brisbane CBD.

Travellers Cheques Travellers cheques a safe and convenient way to carry funds. Brands like American Express and Travelex are widely accepted in Brisbane , and can be cashed at banks, foreign exchange brokers, larger hotels, restaurants, and car rental companies. Passport ID is required when you cash travellers cheques. Fees for changing travellers cheques sometimes vary from bank to bank.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Australia has a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10 per cent on most goods and services such as accommodation, day tours, guides, translators, food, transport (including coach, rail and cruise) and other tourism services within Australia. International airfares do not attract GST. For international visitors, all prices quoted to you will include the 10 per cent GST, payable at the time of purchase.

Tipping Tipping is not a general custom in Australia, and can be done at your discretion.

Electricity Electric current is 240 Volt, AC 50 cycles. Two or Three pin rectangular plugs are used. For more information, please visit your local travel store.

Driving Licence International Driving Licences are recognised throughout Australia. Car rental companies ask for a valid driving licence prior to taking the rental car.

Restaurants Shopping Most shops in Brisbane are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Wednesday and 09:00 to 21:00 Thursday to Friday. In all stores and shopping centres major credit cards are accepted and tax-free shopping is possible within the city.