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The guide was updated: 2018-10-18

Brisbane is a lively, cosmopolitan city with excellent restaurants, beautiful riverside parks, a busy cultural calendar and a great nightlife. Its fantastic weather year-round has allowed outdoor activities to thrive and develop a vibrant café culture.

The city is surrounded by some of the state’s major tourist attractions, and there is an abundant choice of daytrips whether it be to the coast for the golden beaches, or inland for some of Queensland’s serene bushland, there is something for everybody.

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Population:	2.2 million
Currency:	Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	Police, fire, ambulance: 000 Poisons Information: +61 13 11 26
Newspapers:	The Courier Mail The Australian The Weekend Australian Sunday Mail Quest Newspaper Brisbane News
Opening hours:	City retailers trade Mon - Thu 9am - 6 pm, Fri 9am - 9pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm
Tourist information:	Visitor Information Centre Queen Street Mall +61 7 3006 6290

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If you don’t dance the night away, you might be up early enough to watch the sun rise as you kayak on the Brisbane River. Or perhaps you’d prefer relaxing at Australia’s only inner city beach at South Bank.

Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort has a wide array of excursions on offer, and quite a few of them are for free. This is one of only a few places in the world where it’s possible to hand-feed dolphins in the wild. They come swimming up along side the jetty at dusk for their nightly feed.

Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon

Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon

Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon is Queensland’s largest oceanarium/aquarium with 25.000 sea animals and a multi award winning tourist attraction. Take the opportunity to walk with thousands of marine animals without getting your feet wet.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

This sanctuary gives you the opportunity to touch and hold koalas in the world’s largest koala enclosure. The site is easily accessible by bus from the CBD, or via Miramar Cruises who do daily trips from South Bank’s Cultural Centre pontoon at 10am.

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo was opened in in 1970 by Bob and Lyn Irwin, Steve Irwin's parents. Steve Irwin and his wife aimed to make the Zoo a wildlife conservation facility that is second to no other. Australia Zoo is the place to see a crocodile up-close without getting eaten.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Less publicized, but no less astounding, the sanctuary is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals. It was designated as world heritage site in September 2009. Check out their website to choose from a variety of experiences and encounters available.

Lamington National Park

Lamington National Park

Lamington National Park is World Heritage-listed and about a 2 hour drive away from Brisbane. The park’s walks take in pristine waterfalls, sections of the ancient Gondwana Rainforests and over 120 bird species that live there.

The Gabba

The Gabba

The Gabba is the spiritual home of Queensland sport, it’s a legend in itself and a must-see for any cricket or Australian Football League fan. It is the home ground for the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls.

Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street Parkland

The world’s largest urban subtropical garden is the perfect place to see some of Australia’s native flora and fauna in the heart of the city. All year round you can enjoy spectacular colours in this perfect picnic spot.

Moreton Bay Escapes

Moreton Bay Escapes

Moreton Bay Escapes offer tours to astoundingly beautiful Moreton Bay Marine Park and Moreton Island National Park. Their tours are mostly suitable for outdoorsy people and their guides are experienced with senior first aid qualifications.

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Ever wanted to climb a bridge? The Story Bridge at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane is one of only three legally climbable bridges in the world. With the height being the equivalent of a 22-storey building, it is not something for the faint hearted! Make sure you stop in at Story Bridge Hotel for a celebratory drink afterwards.

Gallery Of Modern Art

Gallery Of Modern Art

Brisbane’s new Gallery of Modern Art and the refurbished Queensland Art Gallery are the largest, modern and contemporary art galleries in Australia. It is situated at the Kurilpa Point on the Brisbane River.

Mount Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha is one of Brisbane’s most popular tourist destinations, but also offers an escape from the city life through its 220 hectares of natural bushland and native wildlife that make up the Mt. Coot-tha Reserve. See the breathtaking panorama of Brisbane City all the way out to the ocean at Moreton Bay from the observation deck.

The Brisbane Botanical Gardens

The Brisbane Botanical Gardens

The original Botanical Gardens were established in 1855 and located on Alice Street on the south-east side of the city. Due to the proximity to the river, the gardens have been flooded eight times which lead to the new botanical gardens at Mount Coot-tha.

South Bank Parklands

South Bank Parklands

South Bank offers 17 hectares of lush gardens, lawns, beach, restaurants, cafes and shopping. Both tourists and locals frequent the Riverside Walkway and flock to the area during music and arts festivals.

XXXX Brewery Tour

XXXX Brewery Tour

XXXX Brewery Tour is an iconic brewery in Brisbane. Learn about the history, how to serve the perfect beer and of course taste a couple of cold ones.

Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour

Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour

If you book a Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour you can count on a day packed with adventures. Walk through Springbrook and Tamborine National Parks and drive through the beautiful Numinbah Valley. You will see rock pools and waterfalls in a lush rainforest. Don't forget to stop at Natural Bridge to check out the Glow Worm Caves.

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