How to get to the BCEC
The Dog Lovers Festival is being held at the BCEC. The venue is located at Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, approximately 1.6kms from the Brisbane GPO and it is easily accessible by car and public transport. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has two entrances, one on Grey Street and our main entrance on the corner of Merivale & Glenelg Streets.
By Foot
BCEC is a short stroll across from the Brisbane CBD connected by Victoria Bridge. Hotels, restaurants & bars, South Bank beach and its parklands are all within walking distance from BCEC.
By Car
The Dog Lovers Festival is being held at the BCEC, Glenelg Street, South Brisbane. To use Google directions, click here.
Car Parking options within the BCEC
View Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival Location Map
BCEC provides undercover parking for up to 1500 vehicles. The car park has direct lift access to the Centre’s multiple convention floors and exhibition facilities. Car park 1 is best for Merivale Street rooms, Car Park 2 & 3 are best for Exhibition Halls and Grey Street rooms via Russell Street Walkway, plus there is limited street parking in the area, too.
View the BCEC car parking advice.
By Public Transport
We recommend you consider taking advantage of the many public transport options available below and for the most up-to-date information on daily transport advice visit click here to visit the TransLink website
By Train
South Brisbane Railway Station adjacent to the Convention Centre on Grey Street or South Bank Railway Station are the most convenient stations to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. For further information phone TransLink on 13 12 30, or click on this link to visit the TransLink website.
By Bus
The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station cnr of Colchester and Tribune Streets are closest to BCEC. For further information call TransLink on 13 12 30, or click on this link to visit the TransLink website.
By Taxi or Uber
The main taxi companies in Brisbane are Black and White Cabs (ph. 13 32 22) and 13Cabs (ph. 13 19 24) or just jump in an Uber!
By Ferry
The public transport ferries CityCat operate everyday and stop at the South Bank River Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade. The inner-city ferry travels between the CBD, North Quay and Kangaroo Point, stopping at South Bank Terminal 1 and 2 on the Clem Jones Promenade.
From the Airport
Both Brisbane domestic and international airports are 30min drive from the Centre.
The AirTrain connects South Brisbane station to Brisbane’s international and domestic airports with stops in the Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley. Tickets and a timetable for this service can be found at the Information Desk or you can pre-book on the AirTrain Website →
Disability Access + Assistance Dogs welcome
Wheelchair access is available at the venue and visitors with accredited Assistance Dogs are able to bring their dogs to the show, however you will just need to show your official verification at the door.