Airport

Flying into Brisbane, then visit the Brisbane Airport website for current information.


Airport and Air Travel Security

On 31 March 2007, the Australian Government enhanced their Airport and Air Travel
security regluations. Passengers on international flights to and from Australia will
only be allowed to carry a small amount of liquids, (including aerosols and gels)
in their carry-on baggage. You can find out more information by visiting the at the
TravelSECURE website


Airport Transfers

Airtrain

Fly through Brisbane's traffic with Airtrain. Airtrain is the fastest, cheapest and most reliable way to get from Brisbane airport to the centre of Brisbane. Airtrain services run every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes outside of these hours—the express air-conditioned journey takes only 20 minutes. The airport stations are located directly outside the domestic and international terminals and connect with five Brisbane CBD stations covering the majority of downtown Brisbane. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is located directly behind South Brisbane station. Train tickets are open for 2 hours, so delegates can disembark the train, check into a hotel then continue their journey to the convention centre all on one ticket.
Delegates to the 42nd International Horn Symposium 2010 will receive a 10% discount on train tickets. Refer to the Airtrain website for fare information. Bookings can be made by emailing reservations@airtrain.com.au and quote your conference name to save 10%.

Taxi

Transfers by taxi from Brisbane airport to the city centre take approximately 30 minutes (depending on traffic) and cost approximately AUD$40 plus AUD$3 airport fee for departing taxis. To access fare calculators or make an online booking go to www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au or www.yellowcab.com.au

Coach/Bus

Coachtrans operates a shuttle service every half hour between Brisbane airport and Roma Street Bus Station / CBD Hotels. Cost is currently AUD$14 per person. Telephone Coachtrans +617 3358 9700 or book directly online www.coachtrans.com.au

Car Rental

Major car rental companies have offices located at the Domestic and International terminals at Brisbane Airport. To drive in Australia you must have a current driver’s license.


Australian Customs and Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

Australian Customs and Border Security administer the Tourist Refund Scheme and the TRS enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

To claim a refund you must:
• Spend $300 (GST inclusive) or more in the one store and get a single tax invoice
• Buy goods no more than 30 days before departure
• Wear or carry the goods on board the aircraft or ship and present them along with your original tax invoice, passport and international boarding pass to a Customs Officer at a TRS facility

Claims at airports are available up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight and claims at seaports should be made no earlier than 4 hours and no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure time of the vessel.

For more information visit the Australian Customs website


Australian Quarantine

To help protect Australia's agricultural industries and unique environment, Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) officers screen all flights, passengers, baggage, mail and cargo using X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection, questioning and profiling. All travellers should make themselves aware of what can’t be brought into Australia – visit the AQIS website for more information.


Transport around Brisbane

Car, taxi, train, ferry, bus or bike - the transport options are many and varied to get where you need to go in Brisbane – for local transport information visit www.translink.com.au The Central Business District (CBD) is compact and attractive and many visitors elect to walk within the city to experience the relaxed ambience and explore the many pathways and bikeways.


Visas

Please note that visas will be required to enter Australia. Please consult your travel agent or nearest Australian Embassy to obtain further information. Alternatively, visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration website, for current information.


*Please note all prices above are in Australian Dollars and information is current as at November 2009.


Registration, Accommodation & Tours

Registration for the 42nd International Horn Symposium is now open!