The capital of Queensland,
Brisbane is very cosmopolitan and has a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. With the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south, Brisbane's domestic and
international airports make it an ideal entry point to Australia's
most popular tourist destinations.
Brisbane Attractions:
Explore the vibrant city centre, cruise the waters of Moreton Bay, take in the spectacular
views from Mt Coot-tha or get involved in one of Brisbane City Council's recreation and
leisure programs.
Brisbane City Life:
A wealth of Brizzie information for visitors and locals including links to sites with maps
and other information for all you need to know about the city of Brisbane.
Experience Brisbane:
Step outside the cosmopolitan centre and rush full-on into the Brisbane experience -- the
villages, cities and places within 60 or so minutes of Brisbane's downtown.
The
Courier Mail:
The biggest-selling daily newspaper and major news breaker in Queensland.
Brisbane Accommodation
Airport 85:
Located 5 minutes from the Brisbane Airports. When you arrive at any of Brisbane's Airport
Terminals, call the customer care line 1800 624 494 for prompt transfer to your
accommodation.
Brisbane Hotel
Guide:
Selection of hotel accommodation around Brisbane, with discounts for booking online.
Hilton
Brisbane: (Reserve
a Room)
The 321-room Hilton Brisbane, at 190 Elizabeth Street, is the most centrally located
deluxe hotel in Australia's fastest growing city, close to the Convention and Exhibition
Centre.
Marriott Hotel
Brisbane: (Reserve
a Room)
The Brisbane Marriott Hotel, at 515 Queen Street, is the epitome of five-star elegance.
Boutique in size, grand in style and service, perfectly positioned overlooking the
Brisbane River and only a short walk to the corporate and financial heart of the city.
Brisbane Arts
La Boite Theatre:
La Boite is proud of its long history of nurturing young and new artistic talent,
developing innovative theatre and creating employment opportunities in the Queensland arts
industry.
Brisbane
Arts Theatre:
Located in the heart of Brisbane on Petrie Terrace, the Arts Theatre has been performing
plays since 1936 -- even during the war years.
Brisbane Car Hire
Ace Tourist Rentals:
Small, family-owned, car rental company specialising in rental car hire for visitors to
Queensland arriving and departing through Brisbane.
Bayside Auto
Rentals:
Established in Brisbane since 1992, Bayside Auto Rentals offer customers a wide range of
vehicle classes, for all needs, at competitive prices.
Brisbane Restaurants
Jo-Jo's Restaurant:
An upmarket eatery and bar in the heart of the city, with superb views of Brisbane.
Brisbane Tours
Fly Me To The Moon:
Balloon flights offering unparalleled views of Brisbane City centre and surrounding
suburbs. In-flight views commonly extend north beyond the Glass House Mountains and south
to the Border Ranges, with Moreton Bay and the islands visible to the east. There's also a
slap-up breakfast after the flight.
Miramar Cruises:
WildLife Cruises upstream, through some of the city's most attractive suburbs, to the
famous Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary -- departs daily at 10am.
Moreton
Bay Whalewatching Tours:
Cruises depart from Scarborough Marina, 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, at 10am and
return around 3pm. Pick-up service available from the Brisbane Central Business District,
hotels and accommodation houses.
Brisbane Transportation
Airtrain:
It's now possible to travel between Brisbane Airport, Brisbane City and the Gold Coast on a fast, frequent, reliable and cost effective
Airtrain service.
Brisbane
Airport:
Brisbane Airport is situated at Eagle Farm, about 13 kilometres north-east of the central
business district.
Brisbane Bus
Lines:
Professional bus and coach operator based in Brisbane, with scheduled services in the
South Burnett area and a comprehensive range of vehicle types and sizes available for
charter.
Getting Around Brisbane:
Find information on parking, bicycle tracks, bus and ferry fares and timetables and train
services to make travelling around Brisbane easier.
QR Citytrain:
The QR Citytrain network covers greater Brisbane and south east Queensland with over 800
train services a day.
Caboolture Tourism:
Caboolture truly is a Shire of contrasts, from the picturesque D'Aguilar Ranges to the
golden beaches of Bribie Island -- and all within an hour's drive of Brisbane,
Queensland's thriving capital city.
Gatton
Shire Attractions:
Throughout the Gatton Shire there are opportunities to associate with a colourful history,
unique country lifestyle, and hospitality offering an extensive range of accommodation
types and of course, real open space recreation.
Ipswich
Tourism:
Australia's Heritage City is centrally located between the Gold
and Sunshine Coasts and just a 40 minute drive to the
heart of Brisbane. Explore heritage trails dating back before the turn of the century and
spend a night or two in a refurbished colonial home.
Stradbroke Flyer:
Timetables for the catamaran service from Cleveland (end of Middle Street) to North
Stradbroke Island and other Bay Islands.
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