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Brisbane Travel Guide

Queensland's Vibrant Capital

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Fresh experiences, fresh adventures and a fresh approach to life: this is what Brisbane is all about. It's a modern city where the air is filled with optimism and a sense of adventure is heavy on the ground. You'll be amazed by how much is happening here, and pleasantly surprised by the open and friendly attitude of the locals.

Make a journey to downtown Brisbane and you'll suddenly realise how beautiful a city can be. Here you will find a unique combination of the old and the new - where sandstone cathedrals blend seamlessly with steel and glass skyscrapers, where modern architectural design is teamed with a healthy respect for tradition.

Attractions in Brisbane

There's something for everyone here - don’t miss the sparkling and exciting Brisbane Central Business District, the cool waters of the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, the bucolic shires surrounding the city, and the mountainous national parks.

Activities in Brisbane

Shop 'till your feet hurt, hit a nightclub until tomorrow, enjoy fine dining, visit a museum, relax on the beach at South Bank, dive into water sports, explore the mountains, mix with locals in eclectic suburban precincts. The pace can be as fast or as slow as you choose.

Relaxing

Brisbane has a fine reputation for dining out, having developed its own unique cuisine that matches the climate perfectly - there are restaurants catering for every kind of cuisine, budget, view, pace, style and flavour.

Getting Around

Car, train, ferry, bus or bike – the transport options are many and varied to get where you need to go in Brisbane. Local bus services include the Council’s City Sights bus tour taking you to all main attractions and a free ‘Loop Downtown’ bus service which circles the Central Business District. Ferries are operated by ‘CityCats’ and ‘CityFerries’ stopping at various destinations along the river.

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Story Bridge, Brisbane
Story Bridge, Brisbane (from Tourism Australia)

Why Travel to Brisbane?

  • For a wonderful overview of the city, take a scenic boat cruise down the Brisbane River.
  • The Riverlife Adventure Centre has a great range of experiences to enjoy - from kayaking, pumpabiking, abseiling, rock climbing, rollerblading or cycling - see Brisbane from a different perspective!
  • Enjoy a stroll along the 3 km long Brisbane River Walk.

Quick Facts

Features of Interest

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Nearest Airport

Brisbane International Airport

Distance from Nearest Airport

The airport is 20km from Brisbane’s Central Business District, shuttle buses and the airtrain are convenient ways to reach it.