Accommodation, Info and Maps

 

Conference Location

Venue: Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Address: Building G42, Room 2.17, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215
Phone: +61 7 3735 8432

 

 

Free Wi-Fi Access

 

Free guest Wi-Fi can be accessed at Griffith University. Access instruct can be found at: https://www.griffith.edu.au/internet-access/wifi/griffith-public-wifi

 


 

Parking

Parking details for AMS 2025 at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus:
There’s limited parking at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. Free parking can be accessed in the following zones:
  • G55 car park marked on the map (located across the footbridge)
  • Any of the casual all-day zones (located across the footbridge) – marked light purple on the map (H, I, and J)
  • Casual 2 metered zones (the 2-hour limit does apply) – marked green on the map

 

The Campus Map (or online link) provide casual zone directions and indicates the conference venue (G42). Please enter the following details into the parking machines to receive free parking:

 

1. Enter your license plate number then Press OK
2. Press OK again (this selects the 'Permit' option shown on screen - not the right/left arrows CC / Cash)
3. Enter the following as your permit number
  • Monday 10 February code: 62451
  • Tuesday 11 February code: 83306
4. Press OK
5. It will search for a permit, a message will appear on the screen once the permit has been located saying ”$6 parking, valid until the end of the day”
6. Select OK
7. Choose Yes/No for your receipt

 

For visitors new to Griffith University with a mobile phone, there is an App that will assist with navigating around the campus.

 

If you see an error on the parking machine, please find another one using the map. Failure to validate with the event code may lead to an infringement. For issues, please contact +61 7 3735 5500 or [email protected].

 

Conference Dinner

 

Venue: QT Hotel & Resort
Room: QT Ballroom
Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Date: Monday February 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dress Code: Smart casual
With a focus on art and design, and drawing inspiration from the beach culture of the 1950s and 1960s, QT Hotel & Resort, Gold Coast, provides a personalised guest experience and unforgettable dining. The event will commence at 6:00 pm with welcome drinks at the Ballroom Foyer, followed by a three-course plated banquet-style dinner.


 

Accommodation

 

The Gold Coast features a wide range of hotels and accommodations conveniently located near the venue, easily accessible via the G:link light rail (https://ridetheg.com.au/) at a flat rate of 50 cents per trip. Selected hotels are offering special discounted rates for AMS 2025 attendees. If you have any question, please contact the organising committee ([email protected]).

 

The AMS organising committee recommends attendees book at the QT Hotel & Resort where the conference dinner will be held.

 

QT Hotel & Resort

 

Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Distance to Venue: 9.1 km
Website: https://www.qthotels.com/gold-coast/
Recommended Light Rail Station: Surfers Paradise North or Cypress Avenue
Notes: 20% Discount Offer
How to Book:

1. Visit www.qthotelsandresorts.com

2. Select QT Gold Coast, enter your required dates* and number of guests staying and click ‘BOOK’

3. Click ‘I have a code’

4. In the ‘Promo Code’ field enter your booking code: QTEVENT25

5. Click ‘UPDATE’

6. Your special rates will appear on the rates screen”

 

 

Mantra at Sharks Hotel

 

Address: Melia Ct, Southport, 4215
Distance to Venue: 1.2 km
Website: https://www.mantrasharks.com.au/
Notes: 10% Discount Offer - Guests must contact the hotel directly on +61 7 5603 3200 or email [email protected] and provide the discount code “Griffith university”

 

 

Woodroffe Hotel

 

Address: 22 White St, Southport, 4215
Distance to Venue: 5.7 km
Website: https://www.woodroffehotel.com.au
Recommended Light Rail Station: Southport South
Notes: Special Conference Rates:

   - $157.00 per night for a one-night stay

   - $300.00 for a two-nights stay

   - $442.00 for a three-nights stay

Guests must book directly with the hotel by email: [email protected]

 

 

Mantra on View Hotel

 

Address: 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Distance to Venue: 9.5 km
Website: https://www.mantraonview.com.au/
Recommended Light Rail Station: Cypress Avenue
Notes: 15% Discount Offer
How to Book:

1. visit: https://all.accor.com/a/en.html

2. Enter stay details including Hotel Name (Mantra on View), Check in & Check out dates and Room/Guest details

3. Click on “Special rates” drop down

4. Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code AMS2025 (case sensitive) and hit “search”

5. Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner

6. Select the room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen

7. Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit Confirm

8. You will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed.

 

 

Mantra Legends Hotel

 

Address: 25 Laycock St, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Distance to Venue: 9.8 km
Website: https://www.mantralegends.com.au/
Recommended Light Rail Station: Surfers Paradise
Notes: 5% Discount Offer - Guests must contact the hotel directly on +61 7 5588 7879 and provide the discount code “AMS 2025”

 

 

The Island Gold Coast

 

Address: 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, 4217
Distance to Venue: 1.2 km
Website: https://www.theislandgoldcoast.com.au
Recommended Light Rail Station: Cavill Avenue

 

 

G:link | Gold Coast Light Rail | Tram Network

 

The following network can be found here:(https://ridetheg.com.au/all-stations/