Welcome to Brisbane

Strategic Location and Superior Infrastructure

Centrally positioned in the Asia-Pacific region and Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane is renowned for its vibrant, friendly atmosphere and a climate conducive to both professional engagement and leisure activities. The city’s award-winning airport, just a 20-minute drive from the city centre, services over 300 direct flights weekly to 34 international destinations, ensuring convenient access for global delegates.

World-Class Convention Facilities

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), located in the picturesque South Bank riverside precinct, is a cornerstone of Brisbane’s appeal. BCEC has been named the World’s Best Convention Centre by the International Association of Congress Centres. The proximity to cultural institutions, cafes, restaurants, and unique attractions like Australia’s only city-based beach enhances the delegate experience, providing both convenience and an invigorating environment.

Accommodation and Transport

With over 260 hotels and 20,000 rooms ranging from luxury to budget-friendly options, Brisbane caters to all preferences and budgets, all within close proximity to BCEC. The city’s efficient transport network, including buses, trains, and river catamarans, enables easy movement around the city.

Value Proposition

Brisbane offers outstanding value for money for delegates and organisers, offering a range of affordable accommodation and eateries. A direct train from the airport to the city and BCEC/Southbank precinct offers and affordable local transport option.

Cultural and Recreational Richness

Brisbane is a gateway to some of Australia’s most iconic natural landscapes and world heritage sites, including rainforests, beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. The city itself is a lively, cultural hub home to unique experiences such as the world’s largest koala sanctuary, and the famous ‘Australia Zoo’ (home of the Crocodile Hunter). This vibrant local scene is augmented by the city’s history of successfully hosting large-scale international events and global congresses.

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population over 2.7 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, an urban agglomeration with a population of approximately 4 million which includes several other regional centres and cities. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15 km from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Brisbane is located in the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Island and the Taylor and D’Aguilar mountain ranges. It sprawls across several local government areas, most centrally the City of Brisbane. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.

What’s the weather like in Brisbane in April

The temperature during the month of April in Brisbane marks the peak autumn season, and the weather is pleasant for sightseeing and exploring the city. The average temperature experienced by the city is about 22 degrees Celsius during this time of the month, with highs and lows at about 25 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius respectively.

Humidity & Rainfall Brisbane in April experiences an average of about 130 mm of rainfall over a period of 12 days.

During this time of the year in Brisbane, precipitation is most likely to occur between 11 AM and 12 PM.

The average sunshine that Brisbane experiences in the month of April is about 8 hours on an average.

Over the course of April, the length of the day in Brisbane gradually decreases- with the city experiencing an average decrease of 44 minutes from the start to the end of the month.

Sea Temperature

The average sea temperature in Brisbane amounts to an average of 25 degrees Celsius/ degrees Fahrenheit in April.

Wind

In Brisbane, the average hourly wind speed gradually decreases during April, from 9.3 miles per hour to 8.5 miles per hour over the entire month.

The hourly average wind direction in Brisbane all through April is predominantly from the east, with the city experiencing a peak proportion of 50% on the first of April.

Dress Code

Peak autumn is pleasant and comfortable in Brisbane, with the cool, comfortable and pleasant weather, an ideal atmosphere for explorers and vacationers.

The ideal clothing during this time of the year, would generally be comfortable clothing, with a warm jacket/scarf for the cooler nights.

Also, do not forget to carry some rain wear for the occasional shower. Click here for Brisbane’s weather forecast for the next 14 days. Also, to get an idea of annual weather averages for Brisbane, follow this link.

Day Trips In Brisbane

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Getting around Brisbane

For transport options on how to get around Brisbane city please visit australia.com

The 2026 IDS Congress will be held on the traditional lands for the Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples, and we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. The IDS and ADS acknowledge that the Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples are the custodians of Brisbane City, and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera Peoples today. We pay our respects to Elders both past, present, and emerging and to the members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community