Tourist information for visitors to Brisbane

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About Brisbane | Climate | Getting to Brisbane | Tourist activities | Accommodation |

About Brisbane.

Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is a subtropical city that straddles the Brisbane River. With mild winters and warm-to-hot summers, Brisbane is one of the best cities in Australia for visitors who enjoy the outdoors and want to do some site-seeing of popular landmarks. It also provides easy access to the attractions of the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south, plus the nearby islands to the east. Here is some Brisbane tourist information.

Brisbane's Climate.

Brisbane enjoys a sub-tropical climate with dry winters and rainy summers. Summer (Dec to Feb) average temperatures are 22ºC to 30ºC and in winter (June to Aug) 12ºC to 24ºC. Summer rains are often in the form of mild storm rain in the afternoons. Humidity can be high in summer and can cause some discomfort for the first few days. If undertaking any outdoor tours, ensure you wear a hat and apply sunscreen.

Getting to Brisbane.

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Many visitors arrive in Brisbane via the international or domestic terminals at the airport via discounted airfares . Travelling into the city can be via the Airtrain - cost is $9 to the city or $18 to the Gold Coast. Full timetable details can be found here. Alternatively you can catch a bus for about the same price. A taxi to the city is approximately $25. If you are starting a journey from Brisbane airport, you can also hire a car from one of the car rental companies.

Travel around Brisbane is easy via a good train network, buses (including the free red bus that navigates the CBD) and on the wonderful Citycats that travel the Brisbane River.

Brisbane tourist activities.

There is plenty to keep tourists occupied in Brisbane and surrounds.

Located at the heart of Brisbane you’ll find the main shopping precinct, Queen Street Mall.  Featuring  outdoor cafes and many specialty shops, the mall is a popular venue day and night for locals and visitors alike. The Conrad International Treasury Casino is located at the western end of the mall, while to the South is the Botanical Gardens. 

A popular destination in Brisbane is Southbank Parklands, located across the river from the CBD. Built on the 1988 Expo site, the Parklands feature gardens, walkways,  swimming in the clear lagoon and many good eateries. Many days parts of the Parkland are packed with colourful market stalls selling a wide range of handcrafted and unusual items. Access is via foot over one of the many bridges, via train or bus. Close to Southbank is a Maritime Museum, Brisbane's Art Gallery and Museum. Also close by is the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Just on the western fringe of the CBD and close to Roma St Railway Station is the Roma Street Parklands, 16 hectares of subtropical garden. There are free guided walks. Access is via the concourse at Roma Street Station or from Albert Street.

In the Brisbane region are many popular attractions including Dreamworld on the nearby Gold Coast, or join a day trip from Brisbane to the Crocodile Hunter's Australia  Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.

Dining in Brisbane can be enjoyed at a number of restaurants and outdoor eateries. Most city pubs offer a good meal while there is a cluster of restaurants around the "Eagle St Wharf", plus some great dining locations at Southbank.

Accommodation in Brisbane.

Make sure you don't pay full price for hotels in Brisbane. Instead, get yourself some cheap accommodation in Brisbane because while there are many quality hotels ranging from 3 star to five star, most offer discount accommodation deals not only for business travellers, but also for international and domestic holiday travellers who have come to the capital of the Sunshine State to see the sights. Booking Brisbane  hotel accommodation on the internet can result in some cheap holiday deals, saving you hundreds of dollars.

Many Brisbane hotels also offer last minute discount last minute deals that will save you many dollars on your hotel room booking costs. These last minute booking deals are available from a few hours to 20 days prebook and often include free inclusions, like free breakfasts, or free car parking. Another key accommodation reservation aspect is many hotels with last minute deals offer instant booking confirmation. We are also pleased to say that our booking service has a lowest price guarantee.

Where to stay in in the city is partly dependant on what you want to do. Many Canberra hotels are in the centre of Canberra  which is not far from attractions such as told and new Parliament Houses, the High Court of Australia, National Gallery, Museum of Australia and the National Library of Australia. In fact most of these attractions are within walking distance of many Canberra hotels.  

Staying in Brisbane is easy with a  good number of hotels offering a range of star-rated acomodations at reasonable prices.

Getting to Brisbane is also easy with discount airfares often available.

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