{"id":19,"date":"2019-01-16T12:15:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T12:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2019-03-27T01:11:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T01:11:32","slug":"getting-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/getting-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting There"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Airport Transfers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We have secured a 10% discount on airport transfers (Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports) for symposium attendees. Click the Con-x-ion image to redeem the discounted ticket prices that are available to you as a delegate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;237&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.con-x-ion.com\/?pid=37THAUS&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1548324376166{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Flying into the Sunshine Coast<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>No official carrier has been nominated for the symposium due to competitive airfares available via the internet. There are three airlines who fly into the Sunshine Coast\u2013 check out the best fares of the day here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webjet.com.au\/\">Jetstar|Qantas|Virgin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Sunshine Coast Airport<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Sunshine Coast Airport is located 4.6 kilometres from the symposium venue, Novotel Twin Waters, which is approx. 7 minutes by car.\u00a0Please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunshine Coast Airport website<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">QueenslandRail<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Queensland Rail (QR) operates regular train services between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The train goes between Ipswich and and Nambour Stations. <a href=\"https:\/\/jp.translink.com.au\/plan-your-journey\/timetables\/train\/T\/sunshine-coast-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to view the Sunshine Coast Line Journey Planner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Translink &#8211; Sunbus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Sunbus provides frequent bus services for TransLink throughout the Coast. For bus information and timetables, call 13 12 30 or visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/translink.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TransLink website.\u00a0<\/a> Follow\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.citymetro.net\/?v=bus&amp;pkw=Bus+Transit+Information&amp;title=Sunshine+Coast+Bus+Routes&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=sunshine%20coast%20bus&amp;utm_network=g&amp;utm_pos=1t1&amp;utm_campaign=9BusCities&amp;location=ENG&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMInqLQuf6o4AIVWAwrCh1FRQtaEAAYASAAEgIHIvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a>\u00a0to search for bus routes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; goCard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get a\u00a0<em>goC<\/em>ard and save at least 30%!\u00a0<em>goC<\/em>ard is TransLink&#8217;s electronic ticket to travel seamlessly on all TransLink bus, train, ferry and tram services. Plus, it entitles you to a minimum 30% saving on all fares. It&#8217;s simple to use. All you need to do is top up your card, touch on at the start of your journey and touch off at the end.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy a\u00a0<em>goC<\/em>ard at selected retailers including 7-Eleven and NightOwl stores and some newsagencies across South East Queensland. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/gocard.translink.com.au\/webtix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a> to get your goCard online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">UBER<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re headed to work, the airport, or out on the town, Uber connects you with a reliable ride in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. And payment is completely cashless.\u00a0No phone calls to make, no pick-ups to schedule. With 24\/7 availability, request a ride any time of day, any day of the year.\u00a0Rate your driver and provide anonymous feedback about your trip.<\/p>\n<p>Download the UBER app on your iPhone or Android device to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"vc_custom_heading\">Taxis<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>You can book a taxi cab pick up from a set location, or take one from a cab rank at signposted spots. You may also hail a taxi in the street. If the rooftop lamp is lit, the taxi is usually unoccupied and available for hire. Rideshare trips are available via apps with Taxify and DiDi. The apps show fare estimates, driver\u2019s pictures, vehicle details, and tracks trips on a map.<\/p>\n<p>Popular services are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>13CABS &#8211; 132 227<\/li>\n<li>Suncoast Cabs &#8211;\u00a0(07) 5441 8888<\/li>\n<li>Australia Wide Taxi &#8211; 131 008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Car Rental<\/h3>\n<p>Rental Car offices are located in the arrivals section of the Sunshine Coast Airport.\u00a0The following companies are located at the airport:<\/p>\n<p>Budget |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.com.au\/locations\/carrental\/queensland\/regional\/cairns-city?utm_source=googleplace&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=textlink&amp;utm_campaign=googlemap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">budget.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nEast Coast |<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au\/car-hire\/cairns\">eastcoastcarrentals.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nRedspot |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redspot.com.au\/\">redspot.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nThrifty | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrifty.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thrifty.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nAvis | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.com.au\/car-rental\/avisHome\/home.ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">avis.com.au<\/a><br \/>\nHertz| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hertz.com.au\/rentacar\/reservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hertz.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Airport Transfers We have secured a 10% discount on airport transfers (Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports) for symposium attendees. Click the Con-x-ion image&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/getting-there\/\" class=\"read-more-link\"><span class=\"read-more-icon\"><\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":670,"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.auspolymersymposium.org.au\/2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}