Griffith University
Griffith and IYPF
Brisbane
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Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is the
capital of the State of Queensland, which occupies the north-east
quadrant of
Australia. It is a very popular tourist destination, with some of
the world's best beaches within an hours drive north and south,
bordered by the Great Dividing Range to the West, and a launching point
to the Great Barrier Reef.
Location: Approximately
half-way up the eastern coast of Australia - 1000km's north of
Sydney. Situated at the mouth of the Brisbane River.
Population: 1.8
million
Climate: Sub-tropical - very humid
in summer, with temperatures ranging between 20 and 28 degrees
celsius. Rainy season January to April.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +10
Travel in Brisbane: It’s nice to know how to get around a new town. If you need to travel around Brisbane, or need information on getting to and from Griffith University (Nathan Campus) for the Summit, information on public transport in Brisbane is available online at www.transinfo.com.au. You can enter your starting point and destination (eg: Brisbane International Airport to Griffith University (Nathan Campus) and the journey planner will give you the different routes and fares for each journey.
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