Venue
The symposium presentations and workshops will be held at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus. The main venue for presentations is the Uni Bar Function Centre and Terrace, located at 1 Parklands Dr, Southport. Workshops will be conducted in building G11 on level 4 and building G16 on level 1. For your convenience, a detailed map is attached to help you navigate the campus.
- Gold Coast University Hospital Tram & bus Station (above G07)
- G07 – Griffith University Uni Bar Function Room for Thursday 12th September
- G11 & G16 venues for Friday 13th September
Travel
You can reach Griffith University Gold Coast in a variety of ways. Centrally located west of Southport and north-west of Surfers Paradise, our Gold Coast campus is easily accessible by car, bus, and tram. The closest airport is at Coolangatta, which is a 40-minute drive south of the campus.
We recommend the Glink tram as the most convenient mode of transport if staying at any of the hotels in the Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach area. The fares have been reduced across public transport to a 50 cent flat rate, which applies to all go card, credit/debit card and paper ticket payments.
To plan your journey using Translink via train, bus, and tram, or to explore the "Ride the G" Gold Coast light rail option, view the GC campus map, and learn about parking options, please refer to the link below.
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available near the tram line around the Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach area. Below is a small selection with indicative pricing:
Dorsett Gold Coast Broadbeach – On tram line
Meriton Suites Broadbeach – close to tram line
Q1 Resort & Spa – close to tram line
QT Gold Coast – on tram line
Mantra Sharks – closest to Griffith University