Stadium Location:
Suncorp Stadium
Street: 40 Castlemaine Street
Suburb: Milton
City: Brisbane
Postcode: 4064

Matches:
First semi-Final
(Saturday, 15 November 2008, 19:00).
The Final
(Saturday, 22 November 2008, 19:00).

Capacity: Suncorp Stadium - Capacity: 52,500

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is the third largest city in Australia. It is situated beside the Brisbane River and has long shed its reputation as “a glorified country town.”

Brisbane has hosted major international events including the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the 1988 World’s Far (Expo ’88) and the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Brisbane today is a sophisticated city but still retains its ‘good bloke” Aussie aura.

Development has been frantic and in recent years thousands of southern states residents have flocked north to the warmer climate and stress-free environment.

There is a swag of historic buildings, none more prominent than The Windmill which was built by convicts in 1828.

The city is easy walking and low-lying so can be susceptible to flash flooding.

The Brisbane economy is a mix of white and blue collar.

POPULATION 1,900,000

PROXIMITY
From Sydney 793km (493 miles)
From Melbourne 1425 km (885 miles).
From Perth 3723 km (2313 miles).
To Gold Coast 65 min. drive.
To Sunshine Coast 105 min. drive.

CLIMATE
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate. Temperatures during the 2008 World Cup will be warm to very warm. Temperatures can reach a maximum of 30c but usually hover around 28c. The minimum will be around 18c. Sunscreen is advised as is a broad brimmed hat. November is usually rain-free. Brisbane is experiencing rigid water restrictions.

TRANSPORT
The Airtrain operates from the airport between 6am and 7pm every day and takes 22 minutes to the city centre-minus the traffic!
A one-way ticket costs $12 between the airport and the city centre. A ticket from he airport to the Gold Coast is $23. Taxis are plentiful.