Plan your Day
7 - 9 november 2008 - brisbane convention & exhibition centre

Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre:
Cnr Merivale Road & Glenelg Street
Brisbane, QLD, 4101 

Opening hours:
Friday 7th November: 10am - 6pm
Saturday 8th November: 10am - 6pm
Sunday 9th November: 10am - 5pm 

Experience a world of new taste sensations at the Good Food & Wine Show.  Discover mouth watering recipes, see live cooking demonstrations and sample some of Australia’s best produce. Find out what times your favourite chefs are presenting live demonstrations then start planning your day.  Have a look at the exhibitor listing to discover the range of products available.  Then use the floor plan and Exhibitor List to plot your journey through the show.  The floor plan includes the theatre locations and the stand numbers of each company exhibiting.

See Celebrity Chefs for Free*

Want to know how to create the easiest dinner party ever or what the secrets are of seasonal cooking?  Then see the experts in action at the Diners Club Celebrity Theatre presented by LifeStyle FOOD Channel.  Make the most of your time, organise your day around your preferred Celebrity Theatre Session/s.  Pre-booking your ticket allows you to reserve one seat to the session of your choice.  But don’t delay as sessions do fill fast and are subject to availability.

To attend additional sessions, simply go to the Box Office next to the Diners Club Celebrity Theatre at the Show and request seating in the sessions of your choice.
Sessions do sell out and are subject to availability so we recommend you make your way to the Box Office upon your arrival at the Show. 

To view the Diners Club Celebrity Theatre presented by LifeStyle FOOD Channel timetable CLICK HERE
* A $5 surcharge applies to all Ainsley Harriott sessions sessions

Be Entertained
Gain an appreciation of wine at the Riedel Wine Theatre or watch your favourite chefs in the Celebrity Theatre.
The price of entry gives you access to a whole range of informative and fun experiences.  Other than the Riedel Masterclass, Gourmet Garden Cooking School and AInsley Harriott Celebrity Theatre sessions, all demonstrations and workshops are included in the cost of your ticket.  As the Riedel Wine Theatre and Beverage Bar seats are on a first come first served basis, aim to get to your preferred session at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
To view all timetables for the Good Food & Wine Show CLICK HERE

Test & Try

There are hundreds of products for you to sample and buy at the Good Food & Wine Show.  With over 200 exhibitors displaying the best of Australian produce, cooking accessories and equipment take the time to browse the aisles and find the perfect additions to your kitchen. 

Purchases

With special offers on food, wine and cooking accessories don’t forget to bring a shopping bag with you.  If you need more room for your purchases then visit the Information Point of the entrance of the Show to buy a calico carry bag or a Good Food & Wine Show shopping trolley.  Plus take home a souvenir of your day with a Good Food & Wine Show apron or beach bag.

ATM & Cash Machines

There are various ATM’s located in the concourse of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibiton Centre. These cash machines tend to only give out $50.00 notes (please note that these ATM's may run out of money). Please remember to use other ATM’s before you reach the Centre if this does not suit.
NB: Not all exhibitors have payment facilities on their stands. The majority of purchases are made by cash payments.

Getting to the Good Food & Wine Show

By Car

As a visitor you will have the advantage of secure, undercover, accessible parking for more than 1600 motor vehicles, 24 hours a day.
Other car park facilities include:

• internal elevators and stair access from the car park to the Centre
• undercover set down and pick up bays for six coaches, with extensive on-site parking for additional coaches
• 3 disabled parking bays available in car park 1 and 11 disabled bays in car park 2
• pre-paid monthly passes allowing unlimited access and multi-exit passes for exhibitors

All parking passes can be purchased from our Business Services Office.

By Train and Bus

The Centre is conveniently located in the downtown Brisbane area in the heart of the South Bank Precinct and can easily be accessed by car and public transport.
Transport options include:

• The South Brisbane Train Station is located alongside the Exhibition Centre, providing fast and direct access to the International and Domestic airports (via Brisbane’s Airtrain), hotels and the Gold Coast. 
• Brisbane's famous City Cat Ferries - cruise the Brisbane River and depart from dedicated access points every 30 minutes and every 20 minutes during peak hour. The nearest CityCat terminal is located at South Bank, a short stroll from the Centre.
• There is a busway station located with easy walking distance to the Centre.
• The Centre has its own dedicated taxi rank and secure undercover car park providing 1,600 car park spaces, 24 hours a day. 
• There are also set down and pick up bays for coaches, with parking available.

Find out more about Brisbane’s public transport at Transinfo

Airfares and Accommodation

There are special airline and hotel rates available for interstate visitors. Please contact the official travel agent at:

The Lido Group:

Tel: 02 8585 0808
Fax: 02 8585 0802
Email: exhibitions@lido.com.au