Advice for delegates and their travel companions
Insurance
Please note that registration does not include insurance of any kind. The Australian Society for Parasitology Inc. strongly advises delegates and their travel companions to arrange their own insurance when booking registration and travel. The Australian Society for Parasitology Inc. and Conference organisers will take no responsibility for personal injury, death, loss of property, or damage caused by participants, however caused or arising.
Travelling to Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Getting There & Around
Flights: Two airports service the Gold Coast, the closest is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (30km from city) then you can catch rideshare, taxi or shuttle services or catch public transport (Translink): Route 777: Connects the airport to Broadbeach South tram station, running every 15 minutes and Route 760: Services Varsity Lakes train station.
Alternatively you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE) (80km) and then arrange your transport to the Gold Coast via airtrain (Airtrain does not operate a 24 hour service. Please ensure you’ve checked the timetable before placing your booking), rideshare, taxi, airport Shuttle or Public Transport.
Public Transport Train from Brisbane: Take the Gold Coast line from Roma Street, Central, or South Brisbane stations to Helensvale (approx. 1h 38m). From Helensvale, transfer to the G:link light rail to reach Surfers Paradise, Southport, or Broadbeach.
Getting around: The G:link tram services major coastal hubs, and (Translink) buses are readily available.
You can buy a translink “go explore” card for unlimited travel on public transport.
Discover the Gold Coast
There are so many fantastic parts of Queensland, Australia for visitors to enjoy, especially around the Gold Coast and its surrounding hinterland see the Discover Queensland website for all of your planning and inspiration!
Visit Australia
Visiting Australia from overseas? Check the Australian Immigration Website to organise Visas. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
Disclaimer
The Australian Society for Parasitology Inc. reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.