Brisbane: General Informations

Brisbane is Australia's third largest, but maybe not its hottest city. Lying amidst the subtropics of South-East Queensland, situated 25km (15mi) upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River. Brisbane is ideally placed as Australia's most northern capital on the Pacific Rim. Having been host to a string of major international events in the 80s, including the 1982 Commonwealth Games and Expo 88, Brisbane has developed into a lively, cosmopolitan city with several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park, a busy cultural calendar and decent nightlife. The compact city centre is built along and between the looping meanders of the river, making it easy to explore on foot.

Main Attractions

• Australian Woolshed
• Castlemaine-Perkins XXXX brewery
• City Botanic Gardens
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
• QUT Art Museum
• South Bank Beach

How far from the airport ?

TBrisbane'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 mid-evening. There are also shuttle buses to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. There are always taxis available to take you into the city centre. The easiest way to get to or from the airport is to take the Airtrain from either Roma St or Central train stations.

How to get around - Local transport

Brisbane City is serviced by a large network of integrated transport alternatives. In Brisbane you’ll always be within walking distance of river transport, buses, trains and taxis. The rates of both private and public transport are affordable and convenient so you won’t be out of pocket, which is good when you want to explore every little nook and cranny!

Shopping Areas

Brisbane has a variety of shopping experiences - everything from exclusive international boutiques, department stores, bustling markets and factory outlet centres. The main areas are: Queen Street Mall, Valley Shopping, South Bank, Chinatown, Suburban Shopping & factory outlets.

Weather in Brisbane

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 and Melbourne heads north to escape the cold, so expect a crowd.