Gold Coast Congress 2013
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 2013 congress.
Accommodation
Accommodation Comment from Hello Gold Coast
"Our grateful thanks to all those who used the Hello Gold Coast accommodation booking service in 2013. We look forward to being able to help again next year. If you didn't book through us in 2013 please do consider us next year. We can match any direct booking discount offered. Total sponsorship of the 2013 congress from accommodation commissions was $3647 so it does make a difference. Note we can take bookings for any time of year so please try us if you are holidaying on the Gold Coast."
Please, where possible, make your Congress accommodation bookings through Leisurecom (phone 1300 244 348) or call Fred Whitaker on 0417 002 089 or email him at freddie@hellogoldcoast.com.au. Gold Coast Bridge Congress receives significant sponsorship resulting from these bookings and it just needs everyone to help by booking through Leisurecom. If you are offered a discount of up to 10% for booking direct with an accommodation provider please call Fred on 0417 002 089 - it is likely we can match that and still have a bit left over for Congress funds. If we can't match a price you are offered by a particular provider, that is fine and thanks for checking with us.
Jupiters Casino (next to the Convention Centre)
Room from $179 per night - Click here for full details (PDF)
Some other accommodation deals (remember to quote the bridge congress when you book):-
- Waves and Aria - 10% Discount
- Carmel by the Sea - 3 bed $295, 2 bedroom $210, 1 bedroom $160 - Weekly Night rate
- Markham Court - 2 bedroom 7 nights $895 (usually $995), 3 bedroom 7 nights $1175 (usually $1295)
- Breakers North - 2 bedroom 7 nights $840, 1 bedroom 7 nights $630
- Meriton Apartments Broadbeach - Once on this page, click Book Now and when propted, enter the booking code QLD2013. By using this link you will be able to get a 10% discount off our Best Available Rate. This discount is limited to your guests staying as part of the QBA Gold Coast Congress.
- Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach Discount of 10% on the rate of the day. To book, call the Reservations Team on 1800 074 465 and quote BRI220213.
- Elite Holiday Homes - Luxury Broadbeach Waters Holiday Homes - Superbly appointed 4 - 7 bedroom waterfront accommodation. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of Convention Centre, restaurants and shops of Broadbeach. Please view our selection of beautiful homes on our web site, or telephone us on 0408 483 086. LIMITED availability for BRIDGE CONGRESS - Forward bookings for 2014 welcomed.
- Pacific Resort
Situated in the heart of Broadbeach. Special congress rates - $119 per night one bedroom; $149 per night two bedroom (3 night min on these rates), ocean view rooms available (limited time, conditions apply).
5 minute walk to Gold Coast Convention Centre. Full cooking and washing facilities. Phone 07 55701311 or email info@pacificresort.com.au.
More accommodation information coming soon.
For accommodation enquiries, contact Connie Schoutrop ph (07) 3378 2171 schoutrop@bigpond.com.