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• Venue
• Transportation to and from the airport
• Business, Post & Banking Hours
• Credit Cards
• Disabled Facilities
• Dress Code

• Identification Badge
• Car Rental
• Car Parking
• Taxi Services
• Smoking Policy
• Telecommunications

  
   

Venue

Acacia Ridge Hotel Motel and Conference Centre
1386 Beaudesert Road
Acacia Ridge
Brisbane, Queensland 4110

Ph: (07) 3275 14444
Email Contact: acaciaridgehotel@iprimus.com.au
Website: www.acaciaridgehotel.com.au

Transportation to and from the Airport

Open all day, every day, Brisbane's domestic and international airports service all major airlines travelling to destinations around Australia and the world. It takes approximately 45 minutes to get to Acacia Ridge (approx. 28kms) in good traffic conditions from the airport by car. A special Parrots 2008 shuttle service will be provided to get delegates to and from the airport at scheduled times yet to be determined. Please discuss your flight arrangements with the Organisers to determine a mutually suitable time.

Business, Post & Banking Hours

Banks in Australia are open from 0930 - 1600 Monday to Thursday and from 0930 - 1700 on Fridays. Most banks are closed weekends and public holidays. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are open 24 hours and are located throughout the city and surrounds. Facilities for exchange of currency are available at the airport, larger hotels and banks.

Post Offices are open from 0900 - 1700 Monday to Friday.

Most stores in Brisbane open Monday to Saturday until around 5 to 6pm. Some retailers may remain open until 9pm weeknights, and between 9am and 6pm Sundays. Grocery and department stores generally open seven days a week, with late night trading until 9pm on weeknights.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are widely accepted. Commonly recognised cards include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. Only these cards are accepted by the Congress.

Disabled Facilities

If you require disability specific facilities, please notify the Parrots 2008 Organisers by phone or email.

Dress Code

Smart casual attire is recommended for all Parrots 2008 sessions and tours. The Conservation Dinner is a semi-formal evening event.

Identification Badge

Upon registration, each delegate will receive an identification badge. The wearing of identification badges is mandatory and will be required for admission to all sessions, the trade exhibition, tours and dinner.

   

Car Rental

Cars can be rented in Australia from local or international companies with representatives located at both the domestic and international airports. Average cost per day for a medium sized car is AUD$70.00. All cars are right-hand drive.

Car Parking

The Acacia Ridge Hotel Motel and Conference Centre has ample off-street parking available.


Taxi Services

There are two main cab companies service Brisbane – Black and White Cabs and Yellow Cabs.

•  Black and White Cabs phone 13 10 08
•  Yellow Cabs phone 13 19 24

The taxi fare from the airport to Acacia Ridge is approximately AUD$60 one-way.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not allowed in public buildings, on public transports, in taxis and most restaurants and stores in Queensland.  

Telecommunications

To call a Brisbane landline from overseas you will need to dial the country code for Australia (61) followed by the area code for Brisbane (7) then the number you are after. The same applies for calling mobile phones without the need for the (7) area code and dropping the first (0) in the ten digit mobile number. If you are calling Brisbane from within Australia but outside the Brisbane area you will need to dial 07 and then the Brisbane phone number.