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Australia > Brisbane
Thinking about traveling to Brisbane, but not really sure what there is to do there? Brisbane is a city for every traveler, offering an abundance of outdoor activities, art galleries, museums, shopping, beaches, fine dining and nightlife.Some of the most popular attractions in Brisbane include:
South Bank is a community vibrant in arts and culture, situated on 16 hectares of waterfront property. It is full of outdoor markets, cafes, restaurants, walk ways and bike paths. And for those warm Aussie days, cool off at Streets Beach by taking a dip in the swimming lagoon. Home of the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum, Queensland Gallery of Modern Art and the Performing Arts Center it’s a great destination with those who have art in their hearts.
Story Bridge. Bridge tours are available on this famous bridge. A guide will take you on a 2 ½ hour climb, almost a kilometer up the bridge, providing stunning 360 degree views of the city, the Bunya Mountains and the Brisbane River.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. The Sanctuary offers opportunities to get close to many different types of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, wombats, dingos, and of course koalas! You can even experience holding a koala. The soft marsupial will cling to you like a young child; it is not your average animal!
Riverlife Adventure Center is a perfect way for any outdoor adventurer to spend the day. Located on the edge of the Brisbane River, they offer rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, cycling and rollerblading.
Moreton Bay Islands are just a short drive and ferry ride from Brisbane. Offering dozens of sandy islands in the sheltered blue waters, Moreton Bay is a favorite getaway for Brisbane locals and visitors alike. Here you can feed the wild dolphins or make the rewarding hike up to the summit of Mount Tempest.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs is a popular venue for urban rock climbers andthey are conveniently close to the city and the South Bank Parklands. The Cliffs feature excellent rock climbing possibilities for all skill levels, and Kangaroo Point is primarily a place for recreational climbing.
Shopping:
Queen Street Mall, Main shopping mall in Brisbane, large variety of shops, has several shopping centres within it.
Adelaide Street. Downtown's dress circle.
Albert Street. Has many adventure and sports-type retailers, lots of bookstores.
Eagle Street. The centre of law and finance in Queensland, holds the Eagle Street and Riverside markets.
Edward Street. Mostly covered by Queens Plaza and Wintergarden street fashion stores. There are also a couple of jewellery, take-away restaurants, bars and night clubs.
South Bank markets. Held at the South Bank Parklands every Sunday.
Brunswick Street Mall. Located in the heart of China Town, there are many Chinese retailers, fast food restaurants, cafes and bars. Markets are run on Sundays.
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. Large shopping centre sprawled over three massive levels. Large variety of retailers.
Westfield Garden City. Large shopping centre with two levels. Contains a large variety of fashion retailers and book stores
Valley Markets - A shopping must for locals and tourists. Operating every weekend, find jewelery, fabulous handmade accessories and artwork. Home to emerging fashion designers. (Sat & Sun, 8am - 4pm)
Dining:
Brisbane and it's suburbs have a very good assortment and variety of restaurants. Some of the best dining districts are Brisbane City, Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley & New Farm, Southbank and Woolloongabba.
Weather:
Brisbane has what is considered to be an excellent subtropical climate, with winters that are warm and generally dry and sunny and summer days are warm to hot. Humidity is high during the summer months and temperatures can get as high as 40C with night temps rarely dropping below 20C. Summer storms with hail and heavy rainfall are common in afternoons on hot humid days. They usually pass quickly and sometimes put on a good lightning show.
Check out our Australia Independent Packages to help you get started planning your trip or if you like a more organized style of traveling see our Australia Escorted Tours. Any way you travel to the great land of Oz, be sure to include Brisbane on your itinerary.
