Destination Brisbane

Brisbane is often ranked as one of the world's most livable cities and it also Australia's fastest growing city growing by 1,000 people per week. Brisbane is the Capital of the state of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia. It is a popular tourist location due to it's proximity to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and the many beautiful islands surrounding the bayside of the city. The city is becoming more and more attractive in its own right luring many international and interstate residents due to its great climate and attractive outdoor lifestyle.

Population: 1.8 Million

Airport: Brisbane Airport [BNE]

Attractions: Southbank Parklands, James Street Markets, Story Bridge Climb, Chinatown, Mount Cootha, North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, Queen Street Mall

Events: Ekka [Royal Queensland Show], Riverfire [part of the River Festival], Greek Festival,

Transport around City: Citytrain, CityCat, CityFerry [Ferries], Airtrain [Airport Train], Buses.

Recommended Cafes: Dolce La Vita, Venice Bar.

Recommended Restaurants: Pier 9, Two Small Rooms, Three Monkies, Lychee Lounge, Maggie Black, Cha Cha Cha.

Recommended Bars: Jade Buddha, GPO Hotel, Alhambra Lounge, Bowery Bar.

Recommended Hotels: Carlton Crest, Sofitel Brisbane, Stamford Plaza, Marriot, Hilton Brisbane, Conrad Treasury Hotel, Emporium Hotel.

Climate: Subtropical: Hot Humid Summers & warm sunny winters with cool nights.

Culture: Brisbane has a strong live music scene with international artists including Bernard Fanning, Powderfinger, Pete Murray, Sophie Monk, The Buttlefly Effect, Regurgitator, George, Keith Urban, Darren Hayes, Savage Garden and The Veronicas all hailing from the River City. Fortitude Valley and West End have many live music venues which feature local artists. West End is also home to over 80 different culturals and is the cultural hub of Brisbane. Neightbouring Southpank has many different art galleys, musuems and exhibits including a Nepalese temple built for the 1988 World Expo. The area also has a strong sporting cultural with local teams The Lions, The Broncos and The Bullets typically towards the top of the table.

Best time of year to travel: All Year Round.