Brisbane Travel Guide
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Cutting dramatically through lush coastal plains, the Brisbane River coils like a snake around the cosmopolitan chic of Queensland's unique sub-tropical capital. Developed as a penal colony in 1824, the city spent years in the shadow of its southern neighbors. However, following the Commonwealth Games and Expo in the 1980s, investment skyrocketed, … Read Brisbane introduction
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North Stradbroke Island
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One of the largest sand islands in the world, "Straddie" is an ecological treasure and visitors' delight. Pristine beaches, wetlands and lakes are among the natural attractions, and whale watching from June-November is always …
Carlton Crest Hotel
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Situated opposite Brisbane City Hall , this landmark is the city's largest hotel. Named after its twin towers, the Crest and the Carlton, this five and …
Hard Rock Cafe
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Easily noticeable thanks to its five-storey high Gibson guitar; the Hard Rock Cafe is one of Surfers Paradise 's culinary highlights. The upstairs restaurant offers a huge open-air eating area where you can enjoy the Gold Coast's …
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Wonerful city with history, charm all round entertainment in reach,be it shopping beach or riverside walks.River trip on City cat is a must or perhaps a river trip on an old paddler for a meal or ... more
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Introduction
Australia's third-largest city feels no need to toot its own horn. While other capitals scramble to reach top billing in the status stakes, Brisbane quietly executes its evolution in true, casual Queensland style. It feels no need to advertise its virtues - locals know how good they've got it.
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City Botanic Gardens The City Botanic Gardens are a pleasant respite from the busy city and a firm favourite of lunching office workers. The gardens are dominated by open, grassy walking areas and are popular with strollers, joggers, picnickers, cyclists and skaters. The park is partly lit up at …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1600000 Area : 1360km² Longitude / Latitude : 153.026000977 / -27.454000473 Currency : Australian Dollar (AUD) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Brisbane's Eagle Farm Airport is a busy international arrival and departure point with frequent flights to Asia, Europe, the Pacific islands, North America, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. A shuttle bus runs between the airport and the Transit Centre about every half-hour till …
History
Recent History In recent years, Premier Peter Beattie's Labor government has dominated state politics to the point that the nationally ascendant Liberals were almost electorally obliterated at a state level in the late '90s. Yet, at the same time, Queensland is the state where the …
Weather
While Brisbane doesn't suffer the stifling humidity you'll find further north, it's still most pleasant in winter (June to August) - the days are warm and sunny, the nights cool and it's a delightful contrast to the chilly misery further south. However, winter is also the time everyone from Sydney …
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Overview of Brisbane
Queensland's capital is relaxed, laid-back and subtropical. Set along the banks of the wide, brown Brisbane River, this is a city that has grown up in recent years, confident in its appeal. It's one of those places that people don't always appreciate until they spend time there but where the …
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