Poultry Information Exchange 2010

Travel Information

• Airport and flights
• Brisbane International Airport
• Brisbane Domestic Airport
• Airport/Hotel Transfers
• Car hire
• Travel insurance
• Visas
• Quarantine

Gold Coast Airport and flights

24 km from Broadbeach

Gold Coast Airport is located on the Gold Coast Highway at Bilinga on the southern end of the Gold Coast, only minutes from the beach and Tweed Coast, 25 minutes from Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Byron Bay and surrounds.  Gold Coast airport is serviced by: Air-Asia X, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Pacific Blue, Tiger Airways, Virgin Blue.

Brisbane Airport is an hour’s drive via the Pacific Motorway.  Brisbane connects with over 26 destinations worldwide with more than 30 airlines including Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Thai Airways and United.

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Brisbane International Airport

16 km from Brisbane city centre
Open all day, every day, the airport services all major airlines for destinations around the world. There are direct non-stop international flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

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Brisbane Domestic Airport

18 km from Brisbane city centre, near the International Airport
The domestic airport is used for all flights within Australia. Travelling between the international and domestic terminals is quick and simple via the Airtrain or taxi.

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Airport/Hotel Transfers

From directly in front of the Gold Coast Domestic arrivals/baggage collection area at the terminal, bus route 702 runs to Southport every half hour between the first and last flights of the day, connecting to other services on the Gold Coast Highway.  For more information visithttp://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/transfers.php. 

Taxis from Brisbane airport to Brisbane city centre take approximately 30 minutes and cost approximately AU$40.  The Airtrain rail service links Brisbane domestic and international airport terminals to the city of Brisbane. The service takes approximately 23 minutes into Brisbane CBD and costs AU$14.50 one way. 

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Car hire

All major car hire companies operate from the Brisbane airports. To make a booking prior to your arrival contact:

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Travel insurance

The Conference Managers recommend that delegates purchase travel insurance including cover for non-refundable Conference registration fees.

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Visas

All travellers to Australia, other than Australian and New Zealand citizens, are legally required to hold a valid visa or electronic travel authority (ETA).  It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and completed before you commence your journey.  Delegates must register for the event before lodging their visa/ ETA application.  Following your registration, you will receive an acknowledgment letter. This is all you require from the Conference Manager to make your visa / ETA application.  We recommend you apply for your visa / ETA at least 8-12 weeks before you travel.  For more information, contact your nearest Australian Embassy / Consulate or view the Australian Department of Immigration website www.immi.gov.au/visitors/.

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Quarantine

Australia has very strict quarantine rules which are enforced at all ports and airports. Animal and plant product imports are strictly controlled and prior application must be made to bring these into the country. Numerous food products such as meat, fruit and vegetables are also restricted and must be declared when entering the country. Passengers' luggage is inspected using sniffer dogs.

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