Host City: Brisbane

An alive and bustling city of 1.6million people Brisbane features all the requisite offerings of the nation's fastest growing capital - world-class facilities and ever-expanding infrastructure, and unparalleled support services. Couple these with truly delectable dining experiences, shopping strips fit for the fashion faithful, award-winning bars and nightclubs, and a sophisticated collection of artistic encounters and you have the ideal destination for business and leisure.

But there are things that set Brisbane even further apart. Year-round magnificent weather, floating river walkways, stunning riverside parks and the world's largest subtropical garden. Australia's only inner city beach and truly innovative urban adventure experiences. All make Brisbane an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors.

And this is without even mentioning the trendy urban villages that surround the city centre and the quaint country townships, World Heritage-listed rainforests and stunning island escapes that lie beyond these - a mere hour or so from Brisbane's CBD.

Brisbane is a compact, connected city, ideal for walking and getting around via the many scenic river and bridge walks. The city's efficient transport network makes it easy for visitors to find their way about the city.

WCCA5 venue of choice is central city location is convenient for visitors with easy and direct access to an efficient citywide transport network of buses, trains, taxis and the river's high-speed regular catamaran service. The city to airport Air Train operates from the South Brisbane train station, adjacent to the Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre.

The City's international and domestic airports are only a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport to city centre.

Airtrain - Catch the Airtrain from Brisbanes international and domestic airports to South Brisbane station.

Bus Services - South Bank is serviced by two bus stations: The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station cnr of Colchester and Tribune Streets, South Bank. A free city loop bus service circles Brisbanes Central Business District including South Bank.

CityCats - A popular and speedy way to travel the river. The CityCat terminal is located outside the riverside restaurants on the riverside promenade. CityCats operate daily from 5.30am to 10.30am.

Taxi - Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the Convention Centre, at Mantra South Bank in Grey Street and at various locations throughout the precinct.

Trains - There are two train stations within a five minute walk of the Centre. South Bank Station accessed from Tribune Street and South Brisbane Railway Station adjacent to the Convention Centre in Grey Street.