Attending UQ

Getting Here

Public Transport


The University of Queensland is easily accessible via public transport (trains, buses and ferries).


Queensland Transport has a dedicated Journey Planner programme which assist users in planning trips via public transport including busses, ferries, and trains. This can be accessed online: https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner

Or via the My Translink App on Google Play or the App Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.translink.mytranslink&hl=en_AU&gl=US

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mytranslink/id927289966


Car, Taxi, Rideshare

Alternatively, UQ is also easily accessible via car, taxi, and rideshare.

There a taxi rank located at Chancellors Place (map ref. 77A)

Paid parking is available in a range of locations across campus. Current availabilities can be check in real-time via UQ Parking Live Feed https://campuses.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/parking-transport/parking/st-lucia-live-feed


Places to Stay

Accommodation is available in a range of locations close to the St Lucia campus including Southbank, the Brisbane CBD, and the Toowong area. Each of these locations are within 10km of the campus and are accessible via public transport, car, rideshare and taxies.

CBD (8km)

The Brisbane CBD has a large range of hotels and apartments. Prices vary dependant on location and style of accommodation. Budget friendly accommodation such as backpackers and youth hotels can be found in the Roma Street area.

Southbank (6km)

Across the Brisbane River is Southbank which also contains a large number of hotels and apartments. It is a particularly good location if you are wanting to entertain yourself outside of the conference as it has a range of restaurants, museums, theatres, and art galleries within walking distance of most hotels.

Toowong Area (2.5km)

Closer to the university is the Jephson Hotel at Toowong. The Jephson Hotel is located across the road from Toowong Village which contains a number of shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. Similar accommodation is also available at Essence Suites Taringa (2.7km from campus).

Alternatively a variety of private rentals are also available around the Toowong / St Lucia / Taringa area on sites such Airbnb.