Prepare

Find air, car and hotel information

Microsoft Tech·Ed 2009 will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland. Many hotels near the Gold Coast Convention Centre have further reduced their already discounted rates for Tech·Ed 2009 attendees.

Australia TechEd 2009 convention centre

How to Get There and Where to Stay

  • Air travel

    To get a good deal on your airfare(s), we recommend you book as early as possible.

    Gold Coast (Coolangatta) airport is 20km from Broadbeach, or an approximate 30 minute drive.
    Brisbane airport is 95km from Broadbeach, or an approximate 1.5-hour drive.

  • Taxis

    A taxi will cost approximately $65 from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) airport to the Gold Coast Convention Centre and will take approximately 30 minutes.

  • Local shuttle bus to and from Gold Coast Airport

    The Gold Coast Airport’s Transport and Information Desk is located outside the International Arrivals. You can purchase tickets here for the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Service which operates airport transfers from Gold Coast Airport to the accommodation on the Gold Coast.

Hotel information

All negotiated room blocks during Tech·Ed have now been sold. If you still require accommodation, please visit the Gold Coast Tourist Information Centre website for more information.