Venue & how to get there


Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Located only 500 metres from golden beaches, and surrounded by countless accommodation options, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) proudly holds the title of Australia’s largest regional convention centre.  

The facilities boast a grand main theatre for the plenary sessions, massive exhibition hall, and numerous meeting rooms and outdoor spaces that embrace the Gold Coast’s beautiful climate. 


Plan your trip to GCCEC 

2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy
Broadbeach QLD 4218

+61 7 5504 4000

http://www.gccec.com.au
Find out more about the Centre here

How to get there

From the airport
GCCEC is located within 20 minutes by car from Gold Coast Airport (OOL), and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport (BNE). 

Train
Our train line connects Gold Coast stations to Brisbane CBD. For the most convenient route to the centre from Brisbane, catch the Tram at the Helensvale Train station stop and ride the G:link to Broadbeach North station. For more details or to plan your journey click here.

Taxi/ride share
Services frequent GCCEC and its convenient location alongside Gold Coast Highway. If you would like to organise a taxi service when at GCCEC, ask at the reception desk or use the courtesy phone located in the foyer.

Parking
Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking, including two EV chargers. A $15 inclusive of GST flat rate is charged for parking at the centre. Clearance height: 2.1 metres. Another parking payment option offered at GCCEC is a touchless parking app called ZipBy that allows for ticketless parking for visitors. Please download the app prior to arriving at the venue. Learn more here. GCCEC is a cashless venue.

Bus services
Surfside Buslines operate frequently from the bus stop outside GCCEC on Gold Coast Highway. For more details or to plan your journey click here.   

G:Link Light Rail
The Gold Coast’s G:link light rail system is a 13-kilometre corridor connecting Helensvale Train Station to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centres of Surfers Paradise and Southport. To access GCCEC, ride the G:link to the Broadbeach North Station, just across the road from our main entrance on Gold Coast Highway. For more details click here.   


Conference Organisers

ApodA staff: Phil McShane, Katrina Den Elzen, Pauline Taylor and Sara Virgo


Contact us

(61-3) 9416 3544
events@podiatry.org.au
89 Nicholson St, Brunswick East, VIC

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