ACCOMMODATION
We have compiled a list of affordable off-campus accommodation. Delegates are asked to contact the venue of their choice to arrange their own accommodation. Billeting may be available for delegates traveling on their own, on request: wipconf@uq.edu.au
Please note all costs are quoted in Australian dollars. You can do currency conversion online at sites such as XE.com
Suburbs Surrounding UQ
The inner-city Western suburbs of Brisbane are convenient for access to the campus: St Lucia, Taringa, Toowong, Indooroopilly, or Auchenflower.
St Lucia
- St Lucia Gardens Apartments
- Single: $105/ Double: $115
2 Gailey Road, St Lucia
Telephone: (617) 3870 7644/ toll free 1800637662.
enquiries@stluciagardens.com.au
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/link.asp?fid=606954Older, small, self-contained apartment accommodation with separate bedroom, A/C, TV, kitchen, etc. Bus outside front door (Bus 412 or 411), approx 3km walk to The University of Queensland.
Toowong
- Benson Court
- Single: $105/ Double: $115/ Twin: $120
61 Benson Street, Toowong
Telephone: (617) 3870 4444
http://www.bensoncourt.com.au/
- Toowong Inn
- Studio (Single): $135/ Loft (multiple beds): $150
24 Lissner St, Toowong
Telephone: (617) 3871 1633
www.toowonginn.com.au
- Kensington
This is a luxurious option: a historic colonial homestead, well situated near the CityCat terminal in Toowong: 10 mins to the city, or 10 mins to the campus. Tarif includes breakfast.
- Blue Suite: $130/ The Ball-Room Suite: $150
23 Curlew Street, Toowong
Telephone: (617) 3371 3272
www.babs.com.au/kensington
Indooroopilly
- Forest Lodge Apartments
- Single: $99.00/ Double: $115.00/ Family: $140.00
140 Central Avenue, Indooroopilly
Phone: +61 (0)7 3371 6600
http://www.forestlodge1.com.au/Forest Lodge Apartments are just 2 km from Queensland University and sits on 1½ acres of rainforest with swimming pool and BBQ area in tropical gardens.
- Indooroopilly Lodge and Motel
- Double/Twin: $89 per night/ Student Room: $180 a week
21 Riverview Terrace, Indooroopilly
Phone: +61 (07) 3378 4000 Fax: +61 (07) 3378 4577
http://www.iplylodge.com.au/
Brisbane City (CBD) and Inner-City Accommodation:
The St Lucia campus is located seven kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. It is connected by bus services and the CityCat ferry (transinfo). Accommodation in or near the CBD, including South Bank, West End, Highgate Hill, Spring Hill, and Fortitude Valley, will be convenient for accessing the campus. For a guide to Brisbane, which includes a database of accommodation options, try Our Brisbane. Some suggestions are listed below:
- Brisbane City YHA
- Double: $64-$71.50
392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane 4000
Phone: (07) 3236 1004/ Fax: (07) 3236 1947
Email: brisbanecity@yhaqld.org
http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=41
Highgate Hill
- Ambassador Motor Inn
- Double room $99 per night - 2 people
- Twin room $105 per night - 2 people
- $12 each extra person
Ambassador Motor Inn is in the quiet, leafy inner suburb of Highgate Hill, with views over the river to the University (a short ferry ride).
180 Gladstone Road,
South Brisbane, Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia 4101
Toll free: 1800 629 134 Phone: 61(0)7 3844 5661
- Minto Student House
- 1 person - $55 p/n.
- 2 people - $75 p/n - bed available in double or singles $20 per extra person / night
61 Gladstone Road
Brisbane City
Queensland 4101
Ph: +61 (07) 38448960
http://www.mintostudenthouse.com/home.htm
ABN 63 942 912 684, CRICOS Provider No:00025B