Transport to Westin Brisbane 

Taxi companies
Brisbane has two taxi companies:
•    13cabs: 13 22 27
•    Black & White Cabs: 133 222
 
Fare estimate
Passengers can expect to pay $45 - $55 (one way for a trip from the airport to Brisbane City). Outside of peak periods, it is approximately a 20 minute drive from the airport to the city. 
Going further than the city? Use the 13cabs advanced fare estimator to calculate a fare.

Airtrain
The Airtrain is a quick and easy option for getting to and from the airport. Travelling between the Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City takes just 20 minutes. Airtrain travels express to the Gold Coast, linking to the G:link tram for travel to Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast beaches.
Train services run every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak periods. Airtrain also connects into the Queensland Rail suburban network.
To use this service, book your ticket on the Airtrain website. Purchase tickets on arrival at the Airtrain Station, travel using go card or contactless debit or credit card. 
For more information including ticket pricing and travel planners, visit the Airtrain website.

Places of Interest: Accompanying Persons 
While no formal accompanying persons program has been arranged, Brisbane is an exciting city to visit. 

Queensland’s sunny capital offers up laidback charm and urban energy with a dash of adventure.

Brisbane is a city that lives up to its sunny potential with a strong focus on the outdoors – think al fresco dining, picnics by the river, islands just off the coast and national parks. Add to this a dynamic cultural precinct, abundant wildlife and easy access to nearby icons like the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef, and you’ve got a destination you can’t say no to.

Climate and Dress 
Brisbane in August is moderately cold, as the city experiences the last month of the winter season during this time of the year.
With the city experiencing an average temperature of about 16 degrees Celsius, the average highs and lows during the month of August range between 21 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Celsius respectively. Dress code is smart casual.

CPD / CPE Accreditation 
CPD/CPE points can be claimed for attending technical sessions. 

If you are the holder of a New South Wales, Queensland, South Australian, Victorian or New Zealand Practising Certificate, you may be eligible to claim one CPD/CPE point for each hour of attendance at technical sessions. 

Registered patent and/or trademarks attorneys may claim CPE hours for attendance at technical sessions. 

For members with Western Australian Practising Certificates, you may be able to claim a maximum of 6 CPD points in Competency Area 4 – Substantive Law. This is subject to approval sought by you from the Western Australian Legal Practice Board. 

Disclaimer 
IPSANZ reserves the right to cancel, vary or amend any part of the Conference program if circumstances arise which, in the reasonable opinion of IPSANZ's office holders, require such a change. Neither IPSANZ nor any of its office bearers or members shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person. 

While all care is taken to ensure the safety of delegates, neither IPSANZ, nor any of its office bearers or members accepts liability for any loss or damage of any kind which may be incurred by Conference participants or any accompanying person.