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Hotel & Travel
SYMPOSIUM/ ITXPO VENUE
Gold Coast Convention Centre
2684 – 2690 Gold Coast Highway
Broadbeach
QLD 4218
Phone: +61 7 5504 4000
Fax: +61 7 5504 4001
Email: sales@gccec.com.au
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION
Gartner has reserved room blocks at hotels in close proximity to the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Attendees will need to register for Symposium/ ITxpo before booking their hotel. Once you have registered online the full hotel details, room types and pricing will be available in order for you to select and book your hotel. A credit card will be required to secure your booking.
If you have already registered for Symposium/ITxpo, you can go back into your booking and make your hotel selection at any time. The Gartner discounted rates can only be booked via the website or through the Gartner Hotel Team.
Room blocks will be released in September so please book your hotel accommodation by 23 September 2013.
Jupiters
From $199 per room per night
5 minute walk to Convention Centre
Crowne Plaza
From $170 per room per night
15 minute walk to Convention Centre or 5 minute bus transfer (bus provided by Gartner)
Sofitel – limited availability
From $255 per room per night
5 minute walk to Convention Centre
For queries please contact the Gartner Hotel Team by email symposium.hotels@veritas.com.au or on +61 2 8908 5633 between 09.00 – 17.00 AEST.
TRAVEL
By Air
The Gold Coast has its own domestic airport at Coolangatta, just 20 minutes south of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with regular flights from all capital cities. Services are provided domestically by three airlines, Virgin Blue, Tiger and Jetstar, and internationally through multiple Airlines. Brisbane International Airport is located just a one hour drive from Broadbeach.
Airport Shuttle Buses
Airport shuttles can be pre-booked by contacting the Gold Coast reservations team on +61 (0) 7 5574 5111 or 1300 655 655.
Taxi Service (no pre-booking required)
Gold Coast Cabs – 131 008
Taxi's are available throughout the Gold Coast and operate on a metered system. The approximate cost from the Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport to the Gold Coast Convention Centre is AUD$55, the approximate cost from the Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast Convention Centre is AUD$290.
Airport Transfers (required to pre-book service)
- Point to Point Airport Transfers +61 7 5554 5552
- Shuttle service Gold Coast Convention Centre to Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport $85
- Shuttle service Gold Coast Convention Centre to Brisbane Airport $155
*Please contact Point to Point Transfers if you would like to organise a shared private service.
By Rail
Train services require a coach, shuttle or vehicle transfer. Interstate trains terminate in Brisbane at the Roma Street Transit Terminal 60 minutes north of Surfers Paradise. Trains traveling from Sydney terminate in Mulwillumbah 30 minutes south of Surfers Paradise. The City Train runs regularly from Brisbane with stops at Coomera, Helensvale, Nerang and Robina.
Car Park & Driving
For driving and car parking information please click here for the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre's website — www.gccec.com.au/about-the-centre/parking/
Symposium FAQ
Questions about Symposium? Find answers to the frequently asked questions about this event.




