{"id":1137,"date":"2026-08-26T09:35:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T23:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1137"},"modified":"2026-08-30T11:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T01:20:21","slug":"getting-here-there-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus\/article\/getting-here-there-everywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Here, There &amp; Everywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Conference Venue<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"147\">The <span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"11\" data-content-reference-end=\"80\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Brisbane Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> (BCEC) is in <strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"108\">South Bank<\/strong>, very close to South Brisbane Station.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"161\">Address:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Cnr Merivale &amp; Glenelg Streets<br \/>\nSouth Brisbane QLD 4101<br \/>\nAustralia<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Great-Hall-Exhibition-Area.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BCEC &#8211; Ground Floor Map <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">Foyer and Registration Desk Kiosks<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">Exhibition Hall<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">Great Hall 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Great-Hall-Mezzanine-M1-2-M5-6-M7-8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BCEC &#8211; Mezzanine Level Map<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">Sessions Rooms M1 &#8211; M8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-P1-P5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BCEC &#8211; Plaza Level Map\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">Session Rooms P1-P5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"270\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"rio3kt\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"311\"><strong>Getting there from Brisbane Airport<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<thead data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"366\">\n<tr data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"366\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"322\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Option<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"337\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Approx. time<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"352\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Approx. cost<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"366\" data-col-size=\"xl\">What to do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<tr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"656\">\n<td data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"416\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"415\">Airtrain \u2013 recommended<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"446\"><strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"445\">25\u201330 mins + 5 min walk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"473\"><strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"472\">$23.30 adult one way<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"656\">Take the Airtrain directly from Domestic or International Airport to <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"570\">South Brisbane Station<\/strong>. BCEC is approximately 380m from the station.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"908\">\n<td data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"668\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"667\">Taxi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"685\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"684\">20\u201330 mins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"707\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"706\">Approx. $55\u2013$70<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"908\">Taxis are available directly outside both terminals. Ask for Brisbane Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre, South Bank.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<td data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"932\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"931\">Uber \/ rideshare<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"949\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"948\">20\u201330 mins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"978\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"977\">Usually around $40\u2013$65<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1137\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Follow the signs to the dedicated ride-booking pickup area at either terminal.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1395\">\n<td data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1160\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1159\">Airport shuttle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1178\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1177\">30\u201360+ mins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1203\">From approx. $20 pp<\/strong>*<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1395\">Con-X-ion operates shared door-to-door transfers from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane City locations.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<td data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1413\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1412\">Public bus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1431\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1430\">45\u201360+ mins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1468\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1467\">Low-cost (more complicated)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1725\">There is <strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1540\">no simple direct TransLink bus from the terminals to BCEC<\/strong>. You need the free Airport\/Skygate transfer, then connect with public buses.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nDriving &amp; Parking<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For Delegates driving to the venue:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>P1 Car Park<\/strong> is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Enter BCEC via the main entrance near the corner of <strong>Merivale and Glenelg Streets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Registration is located in the main Foyer.<\/li>\n<li>Venue maps will also be available in the Conference App.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nTransportation to Events During the Conference<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marts&amp;Lundy Welcome Event | Tuesday 1 September, Brisbane City Hall<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure from BCEC:\u00a0<\/strong> Buses will depart from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Bus-Stop-for-EDM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDUCATE+ BUS STOP<\/a> (Glenelg St)<\/strong> from 5.30pm to 6.00pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return to BCEC:<\/strong> Return Buses will depart from <strong>Brisbane City Hall<\/strong> from 7.30pm-8.00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>iDAT Conference Celebration | Thursday 3 September, Felons Barrel Hall<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure from BCEC:\u00a0<\/strong> Buses will depart from the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Bus-Stop-for-EDM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDUCATE+ BUS STOP<\/a> (Glenelg St)<\/strong> from 6.00pm to 6.30pm<br \/>\n<strong>Note<\/strong>: The bus will drop you on the corner of Brunswick and Malt St. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">From here, make your way to the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"856\">East Lift <\/strong>or stairs <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">(<em><strong>G<\/strong><strong>reat view for selfie photos!<\/strong><\/em>)<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">, which will take you down the cliff to Howard Smith Wharves. <strong>F<\/strong><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1010\">elons Barrel Hall is just a short walk away <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">and our educate+ team will be there to welcome you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1102\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Return to BCEC:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"> Return Buses will depart from Felons Barrel Hall from 10.00pm-10.30pm<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>SUPER IMPORTANT NOTE<\/strong>: Please don&#8217;t wait until the end of the timeslot before you head towards the bus stop. As there are only a certain number of buses scheduled, if the earlier buses need to leave partially empty because not enough Delegates are ready to board, it means there might not be enough buses towards the end of the timeslot for all Delegates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\nTransportation to the School Tours (Optional)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anglican Church Grammar School | Tuesday 1 September<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure from BCEC:\u00a0<\/strong> Buses will depart from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Bus-Stop-for-EDM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDUCATE+ BUS STOP<\/a> (Glenelg St)<\/strong> at 9.30am sharp<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return to BCEC:<\/strong> Return Buses will depart from <strong>Anglican Church Grammar School <\/strong>at 12.00pm sharp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>St Margaret&#8217;s Anglican Girls&#8217; School | Tuesday 1 September<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure from BCEC:\u00a0<\/strong> Buses will depart from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EPIC-Floor-Plan-Bus-Stop-for-EDM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EDUCATE+ BUS STOP<\/a> (Glenelg St)<\/strong> at 9.30am sharp\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return to BCEC:<\/strong> Return Buses will depart from <b>St Margaret&#8217;s Anglican Girls&#8217; School <\/b>at 12.00pm sharp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Women&#8217;s College within the University of QLD | Tuesday 1 September<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure from BCEC: <\/strong>Take a bus from the Cultural Centre South Bank to UQ Lakes Station (About 14 minutes; Costs 50 cents each way)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>St Laurence&#8217;s College | <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=56f082d9ef43024a2071c695a50ffcd873204089cc9915b57c1ce00c3172d67aJmltdHM9MTc4NzYxNjAwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=12928ed0-e6ee-6337-0947-9fb1e77e6253&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9U3QlMjBMYXVyZW5jZSUyN3MlMjBDb2xsZWdlJnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NjY4QzVCODQwQjM3MTFEJnBwb2lzPS0yNy40ODY0NzQ5OTA4NDQ3MjdfMTUzLjAyNTc1NjgzNTkzNzVfU3QlMjBMYXVyZW5jZSUyN3MlMjBDb2xsZWdlX1lOODY2OEM1Qjg0MEIzNzExRH4mY3A9LTI3LjQ4NjQ3NX4xNTMuMDI1NzU3JnY9MiZzVj0xJkZPUk09TVBTUlBM&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane Queensland 4101<\/a> | Saturday 5 September<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Car: <\/strong>Car parking will be available via the 82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane entrance. To access the Main Administration Building, utilise the elevator within the STEM Building (number 9) or the adjacent stairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Train: <\/strong>From Southbank Train Station, take the tunnel under Vulture Street which exits you onto Stephens Road. Follow Stephens Road until you reach the St Laurence\u2019s College pedestrian entrance noted on the attached map. From here, walk up the ramp, through the main quadrangle and to the Administration Building to meet the other guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Bus: <\/strong>From the Mater Hill Bus Station on Stanley Street, walk across Stanley Street and up Raymond Terrace. Follow the pedestrian crossings until you reach the Hancock Street Car park. Walk into this car park and head across to the silver elevators on the far side \u2013 this is the St Laurence\u2019s College elevator. Take this up to Level 6 and this will bring you out at the main Administration Building for the College. Other services also run along Stephens Road (including the 202) and Vulture Street. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/translink.com.au\/\" data-outlook-id=\"86c5bb13-d4f6-4fc2-aba7-6ee216c92817\">TransLink<\/a> for a journey planner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Conference Venue The Brisbane Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is in South Bank, very close to South Brisbane Station. 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