IFHNOS World Congress

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Greater Brisbane sprawls across the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges, encompassing several local government areas (LGAs). The City of Brisbane LGA forms the inner area of Greater Brisbane, and is the most populous local government area in Australia. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.

Getting There

• Brisbane is served by Brisbane Airport (BNE), the primary international gateway for the region, located approximately 16 kilometers northeast of the city center. From the airport, you can reach the city via the Airport Link train service, which offers a direct connection to central Brisbane in around 20 minutes. Alternatively, airport shuttle buses and rideshare services like Uber are readily available for door-to-door convenience. Once in Brisbane, the city's public transport network includes buses, trains, and ferries operated by TransLink, making it easy to navigate to your accommodation and the congress venue. Taxis are also widely available throughout the city for shorter journeys or late-night travel.