Visas
The Australian Government Visa website provides information on getting a visa to visit Australia. For Visit and Tourism visas, a selection tool to work out which visa you need is available on the “Explore Visa Options for Visiting” page. Please check the visa processing times page to help you plan ahead.
Invitation Letters
If you require an invitation letter for your visa application or other approvals, please email us at terpnet2025@qut.edu.au
Travel
Below is a summary of air and ground transport information. You can find more information on the City of Brisbane site Travelling To and Around Brisbane.
Air Travel
Brisbane International Airport is just 20 minutes by car or on the AirTrain from the Brisbane CBD. AirTrain tickets can be purchased at the airport station.
The Gold Coast International Airport services domestic and some international flights. Flying into the Gold Coast may be cheaper than flying into Brisbane Airport. Gold Coast Airport is a 1-1.5 hour drive to the Brisbane CBD. Public transport is by bus and train, and takes 2.5 – 3 hr.
Airtrain
Airtrain is the fast and stress-free way to travel from Brisbane Airport. In 20 minutes, you will travel directly to the heart of Brisbane’s CBD relaxing with Airtrain’s modern fleet of trains including Air-conditioning, free WiFi, restrooms on board and plenty of space for luggage.
As a delegate you are entitled to 25% discount on return fares with Airtrain, use the promocode TERPNET2025 to redeem or pre-booked online at airtrain.com.au to skip the queue.
For those unfamiliar with Brisbane, you can use our online journey planner to map out your journey to the centre.
Instructions to purchase:
· Head to www.airtrain.com.au
· Select the Book Tickets button
· Select From destination as the Airport Domestic or Airport International
· Select To destination as one of the following stations: Eagle Junction, Wooloowin, Albion, Bowen Hills, Fortitude valley, Central, Roma Street, South Brisbane, South Bank
· Select Return button
· Choose departure and return date from the 14/07/2025 to 24/08/2025
· Select the number of passengers
· Enter passenger details and select proceed to payment
· Enter the promo code TERPNET2025 and click apply
· Select the check boxes
· Select payment method and enter payment details
· Press the Confirm booking button
Terms and Conditions: This offer is available for travel from the 14/07/2025 to 24/08/2025. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Your city ticket is valid for travel to and from all stations between the Airport and South Bank, including Eagle Junction, Wooloowin, Albion, Bowen Hills, Fortitude valley, Central, Roma Street and South Brisbane stations. Children 14 years and under travel free to city stations when accompanied by a paying adult and using paper ticket or e-ticket purchased from www.airtrain.com.au. For Airtrain’s full terms and conditions visit https://www.airtrain.com.au/terms-and-conditions/.
Local Travel
Public transport is excellent, with an integrated bus, rail, and ferry network managed by TransLink. The ferries are particularly pleasant for exploring the city. There are a number of free bus services and free ferry services.
Smart Ticketing enables you to pay for travel on public transport with contactless Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit or credit cards using your card or any smart device you have linked to your card (such as your smartphone or smart watch). You can use contactless cards and devices to pay for adult fares on all South East Queensland trains (Queensland Rail and Airtrain), trams (G:link), and Brisbane River ferries. Contactless payment is being progressively rolled out on South East Queensland buses and will eventually be available for all modes of transport for both adult and concession fares throughout South East Queensland and on 18 regional bus services.
For paid services, you can use Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit or credit cards directly on ticket machines and access barriers where available, or you can purchase a Go Card. The Go Card deposit ($10 or $5 concession) can be refunded at the airport when you leave Brisbane.
From Monday 5 August for six months, all public transport will be 50 cents (standard rates apply prior to this date. This is a local government cost-of-living initiative). Find out more about fares, zones, and tickets.
Rideshare companies including Uber, Didi, and Shebah operate in Brisbane, in addition to classical taxis. Please check if your preferred rideshare company operates in Brisbane before you travel. Taxi services include Black and White Cabs Brisbane and 13Cabs.
Google Maps is very useful for planning public transport and estimating driving times in Brisbane.