Courtesy Bus

A courtesy shuttle bus will operate to and from selected Broadbeach hotels and apartments.

The bus will run every 10-15 mins, traffic permitting, commencing 1 hour before the start of play for each session, picking up passengers at the listed stops. This does not apply to walk-in sessions. Please hail the bus. They will have a sign "Gold Coast Congress Bus" in front left hand windscreen.

Buses will also be available to ferry people only to restaurants in Broadbeach during meal breaks, and for pickup in time for commencement of play. Please remember this is a courtesy bus, primarily for those less capable of walking over to the Mall area.

Buses will also be available at the end of each playing session, stopping again at indicated stops.

The buses will not be available to take people to the dinner dance.

Click here for the full bus route map for the 2012 congress.

Accommodation

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For all your Gold Coast accommodation please contact the team at the Hello Gold Coast Travel Centre on 1300 244 348 or visit our website www.hellogoldcoast.com.au The Qld Bridge Association received a rebate for all bookings made through Hello Gold Coast.

Hello Gold Coast will match the 10% discounts offered by Waves & Aria so why not book (and rebook) through them for the same deal, and support the GCC at the same time. If you have trouble getting through feel free to contact Fred Whittaker direct on freddie@hellogoldcoast.com.au or call on M: 0417 002 089 Ph: (07) 55242291 F: (07) 55242298.

Some alternative accommodation options are listed below.

Jupiters Casino (next to the Convention Centre)
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Accommodation Rates (room only)

The above rates include complimentary broadband access in the rooms and a $50 CASINO DOLLARS* voucher per room per stay.

An additional $50 per room per night is applicable for triple occupancy or if a rollaway is required, except for Executive Floors where triple occupancy is unavailable.

Executive Rooms, King Terrace Suites and Ocean Terrace Suites are eligible to utilise Executive Level privileges including complimentary valet parking daily, daily continental breakfast and canapés/drinks each evening in the Executive Lounge.

Rates are available from Thursday 23rd February - Saturday 3rd March 2012 inclusive, and are available to book until 30 days prior to your event. After this time rates are subject to availability.

Should you wish to book accommodation prior to or following the main dates, the conference rate is applicable but subject to availability.

Guests who wish to utilise the above rates should contact reservations direct on 1800 074 344 or jgcgroups@echoent.com.au and mention that they are attending "Bridge Congress 2012".

Food Fantasy buffet breakfast is available at a discounted rate of $21.00 per person.

*To activate CASINO DOLLARS vouchers guests are required to sign up as Casino Rewards Members with photo ID and once their accounts are activated, they can redeem directly at participating restaurants (Spinners, bite, Food Fantasy, Charters Towers, Andiamo), for play on compatible gaming machines, for hotel accomodation or at Paradise Gifts. Please note that shortly Jupiters Gold Coast will make changes to our carpark: We will shortly be introducing a way-finding system to assist customers in quickly locating a vacant car park space. We are aiming to have this fully operational by October 1, 2011. Parking will be free for all hotel guests, those dining in restaurants, using bars, playing within the casino or attending a show or function on the property. This will make sure that our car park remains a benefit solely for our guests. Charges could apply for those that are not genuinely using our facilities and we will keep you informed on when this will occur. This is part of our commitment to provide a car park which is easily accessible and safe for all guests that choose to enjoy our facilities.

Meriton Apartments
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Serviced apartments at Broadbeach. Special prices for congress players include - 10% off the Best Available Rate of the day (except Special Event Nights) at Meriton Serviced Apartments – Broadbeach, Gold Coast.

Must be booked online using the booking code "Bridge12". This type of pricing is dynamic so may fluctuate depending on the day, date and availability when making the reservation. Prices available 27 February - 7 March 2010. Visit website www.meritonapartments.com.au.

Best Western Broadbeach Travel-Inn Apartments

Visit website www.broadbeachtravelinn.com.au.

Some other accommodation deals (remember to quote the bridge congress when you book):-