General Enquiries / Public

Q: Where can I access more information about the GCCEC?
Q: When is the building open to the public?
Q: What are the operational hours of the GCCEC?
Q: When is the GCCEC Main Reception Area open?
Q: What are the operational hours of the Ticketek Box Office, on site?
Q: Is there wheelchair access?
Q: Does the Centre have Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's)?
Q: Is there internet access?
Q: Are there public phones?
Q: Are there food and beverage outlets at the Centre?
Q: Are there restaurants within walking distance?
Q: Is there accommodation close by?
Q: Is there a fee for parking?
Q: How can I find out about upcoming events to be held at the GCCEC?
Q: Who owns and manages the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre?
Q: When did GCCEC open?
Q: I am a student and I require information on the GCCEC, can you assist me with my research?

Employment

Q: How do I apply for a job at the GCCEC?

Location

Q: How can I get to the Centre?

Parking Read More

Public Transport Read More

Conference / Exhibition Organisers

Q: What are the capacities of the GCCEC for each event type?
Q: What if I just want to hold a small meeting at the Centre?
Q: Is there a dedicated event planners area?
Q: Does the GCCEC have in-house catering?
Q: Does the GCCEC have on-site audio visual and event production services?
Q: How many people are employed at the Centre?
Q: What is the involvement of Gold Coast Tourism?

Q: Where can I access more information about the GCCEC? back to top
A: If you would like a copy of our brochure please, click here to download

Q: When is the building open to the public? back to top
A: The public can only access the building when there is a public event on, or when purchasing tickets from the box office or making enquiries at reception.

Q: What are the operational hours of the GCCEC? back to top
A: The GCCEC's general operation hours are 0600 to 2200 Monday to Sunday. Operational hours are determined by events held at the Centre.
The GCCEC is under 24 hour surveillance.

Q: When is the GCCEC Main Reception Area open? back to top
A: The GCCEC Reception hours are 0830 to 1700 Monday to Friday. The Reception hours are determined by events held at the Centre.

Q: What are the operational hours of the Ticketek Box Office, on site? back to top
A: Ticketek Box Office is open Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700. It is located adjacent to the GCCEC Main Reception area. You can purchase tickets online at www.ticketek.com or call 132 849.

Q: Is there wheelchair access? back to top
A: Yes, the GCCEC has wheelchair access to all areas of the building, and main access entrances, including lift access from the car park where there are ample disability bays in the carpark and specially-designed bathrooms on all levels.

Q: Does the Centre have Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's)? back to top
A: Yes, there are two ATM's situated in the Exhibition Hall Foyer area located between the Arena and Exhibition Halls by the elevators.

Q: Is there internet access? back to top
A: Yes, there is an internet kiosk in the main foyer area. The GCCEC is Telstra WiFi Hot Spot, therefore delegates can log onto the internet anywhere within the Centre wirelessly.

Q: Are there public phones? back to top
A: Yes, there are public phones in the main foyer area.

Q: Are there food and beverage outlets at the Centre? back to top
A: There are no restaurants, coffee shops or retail outlets on site. There are coffee shop and concession food facilities available during public events.

Q: Are there Restaurants within walking distance? back to top
A: Yes, there are over 60 restaurants (opposite the GCCEC) in the dining mecca of the Broadbeach precinct.

Q: Is there accommodation close by? back to top
A: Yes, few destinations have such an extensive selection of accommodation for visitors. Choose from the award winning Conrad Jupiters hotel-casino complex, the Sofitel Gold Coast, Sheraton Mirage, the unique design of Palazzo Versace or the Surfers Paradise Marriott. In addition, a range of five, four, three and two star hotel accommodations are scattered within a 20 minute drive of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. To see a listing of hotels and accommodation options click here.

Q: Is there a fee for parking? back to top
A: There is a flat rate car parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle for public events.

Q: How can I find out about upcoming events to be held at the GCCEC? back to top
A: Visit the What's On page. The What's On page is updated regularly and is the best source of information for upcoming events to be held at the GCCEC. From this page you can be linked to purchase tickets online. You can also subscribe to receive regular updates on events at the GCCEC.

Q: Who owns and manages the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre? back to top
A: The GCCEC is owned by the Queensland State Government and is managed by Jupiters Limited which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tabcorp Limited.

Q: When did GCCEC open? back to top
A: The GCCEC opened on 29 June 2004.

Q: I am a student and I require information on the GCCEC, can you assist me with my research? back to top
A: Due to the high volume of requests we receive from students for information, we cannot reply to each request individually.  The website is a great place to find the latest press releases, events and general visitor information. Our media page contains the most up to date news articles and media releases, archives and links to other sites which may help with your studies.

Employment

Q: How do I apply for a job at the GCCEC? back to top
A: Jobs will be advertised on this site and via local press. You can also send in your CV and personal details to employment@gccec.com.au. See Employment Page for more information.

Location

Q: How can I get to the Centre? back to top
A: The GCCEC is located in the heart of Broadbeach on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and TE Peters Drive.

If driving from Brisbane along the Pacific Motorway take Exit 71, which is Nerang Broadbeach Road. Travel along this road until you past the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and turn left onto the Gold Coast Highway. The GCCEC entrance is only 300 metres north on your left.

If travelling by rail from Brisbane alight at Nerang Train Station. Bus, taxi and limousine services are available to connect you to the GCCEC.

If travelling by air into Gold Coast Airport, bus, taxi and limousine grounds transfers are available. If you hire a car travel north along the Gold Coast Highway, you will not miss the GCCEC on your left when you reach Broadbeach.

Parking

The car park entrance is at the northern end of the building, accessible from traffic lights off the Gold Coast Highway and the main driveway off TE Peters Drive.

Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking.

Click here to view a localised map of how to access the GCCEC and car park. back to top

Public Transport

Local bus, coach, taxi and limousine companies operate regular services to all major attractions, hotels and shopping centres.

There is a bus stop directly in front of the GCCEC on the Gold Coast Highway. There are also taxi and limousine ranks at the main entrance.

You can also access the rail line to Brisbane via a bus from Conrad Jupiters.

For timetables or to make a booking contact;

Regent Taxis phone. 13 10 08
Hughes Limousines phone. 1300 30 66 44
Surfside Buslines phone. 5571 6555
Queensland Rail phone. 13 16 17

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Conference / Exhibition Organisers

Q: What are the capacities of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for each event type? back to top

A: Capacities:
The GCCEC has:
. A total of 10000 square metres exhibition space;
. 6345 square metre exhibition halls,
. 6000 seat Arena
. 15 Meeting Rooms that cater for 10 - 200 guests

Event types and capacities:
. Conferences and Meetings 10 to 6000 delegates
. Banquets up to 3500 people
. Incentives up to 3500 people
. Cocktail parties up to 3500 people
. Exhibitions 500 booths
. Product Launches 200 to 2000 people
. Concerts up to 5000 people
. Sporting matches up to 5000 people
. Special events (etc weddings) up to 3500 people
. Award presentations / Graduations up to 5000 people
. Small seminars and meetings 10 to 200 people
. School formals up to 2200 people

Q: What if I just want to hold a small meeting at the Centre? back to top

A: The GCCEC caters for meetings of varying sizes, small, medium and large. A small meeting will be given the same commitment as a large meeting. The meeting rooms cater for small meetings, launches, seminars, board meetings, cocktail parties and small banquets from 10 - 200 guests. We have a sales team dedicated to the local, national, international, and entertainment

Ask your Sales Executive in the contact us page.

Q: Is there a dedicated event planner's area? back to top
A: Yes, we have two dedicated event planner's areas. The first being the Event Planner's Office located in the main foyer entrance near reception. This is a 40 sq metre dedicated office space with registration desk and reception area, back office area, separate media lounge and amenities. The second area is an exhibition planner's office which is located at the northern end of the building near the exhibition halls.

Q: Does the GCCEC have in-house catering? back to top
A: Yes, awarded Australia's Best in Convention Centre Catering in 2005, our kitchens are HACCP compliant, state-of-the-art in-house catering facilities. We have one main kitchen and eleven satellite kitchens strategically located thorough the Centre for easy of delivery access to events.
The GCCEC team pride themselves on working with the client to create an experience that suits their event theme, vision and budget.

Our Chefs won the following Restaurant and Catering Awards in 2005:
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Australia's Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Caterer of the Year
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Queensland Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Caterer of the Year
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Best Function / Convention Centre Catering
. 2005 Restaurant and Catering Gold Coast Professional Development Training

Q: Does the GCCEC have on-site audio visual and event production services?
A: Yes, the GCCEC's has a preferred on-site audio visual and event production supplier, Staging Connections. The Staging Connections team is located on-site and works as part of the GCCEC. Therefore, offering an intimate knowledge of the Centre.

Staging Connections is Australia's principal event production company, and is on site at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Staging Connections, deliver business event audio visual and theming for conferences to exhibitions, product launches to gala events, incentives, award nights and many more. With a full time technical crew and a large inventory of equipment on site at the GCCEC, expert help is never far away.

Q: How many people are employed at the Centre? back to top
A: The GCCEC has approximately 50 permanent staff and on a casual basis we employ approximately 150 staff.

Q: What is the involvement of Gold Coast Tourism? back to top
A: Gold Coast Tourism can assist with arranging pre and post touring for your delegates or Partners Programs for your spouse. They can also suggest leisure activities.