Brisbane Queensland has much to offer the tourist and its fortunate residents. Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia. A cosmopolitan city, Brisbane is additionally blessed with remarkable natural beauty.
How many cities offer a swimming beach right in the centre of the city? Shopaholics will get lost in the Queen Street Mall and its over seven hundred retail stores. Music lovers will enjoy its lively music scene. Aboriginal history and culture may be explored by visiting the heritage precincts around the city. Outdoor and other natural attractions enrich the experience.
Urban Sites of Brisbane
The City Sights Tour allows you to hop on and off the tour bus. It is a single decker bus and does not have taped commentary. It is also not a free service as may be found in Perth or Melbourne. However, it is not the only way to see the many sights of Brisbane. If you like art, a visit to the Gallery of Modern Art is a must see, along with other venues for art lovers to enjoy. Near the Southbank area and across the river from the Central Business District lies the Cultural Precinct. The precinct encompasses the Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland College of Art, the Queensland Conservatorium, and the Queensland Museum, that houses the Sciencentre with its interactive science entertainment for children that can be enjoyed for hours on end bringing enjoyable learning. The Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the State Library of Queensland are also area venues where many of the exhibitions are free. You might consider exploring Aboriginal history and culture in the heritage precincts around the city. Other museums of a different stripe include the Brisbane Maritime Museum and the Museum of Brisbane. History can also be seen in, the Commissariat Store building, the Old Windmill, and Newstead House, the oldest residence in Brsibane. If you need a rest, relaxation beckons in the network of grassy parks and the Southbank beach or the river cruises through the heart of the city.
The gardens are not to be missed and feature such gems as the world’s largest subtropical garden in a city centre that contains a grove of one of the oldest and rarest tree species in the world. The inner city beach is to be found at the Southbank Parklands area. Down the Brisbane River travel may be had using different modes of transport according to your whim. A cruise may also take you to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to cap off what can be seen this way. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary will bring kolas close to you and you will have the opportunity to meet some of the reptiles native to Australia. From the pinnacle of Mt. Coot Brisbane is panoramic view of Brisbane and the surrounding region. Travel there can be either by car or bus. A local transit bus or the CitySights tour will transport you.
The renowned annual events include the Kitefest attracting participants across Australia and the Redcliffe Festival of Sails at Suttons Beach. In July, the Abbey Medieval Festival brings together pageantry lovers. The coastal villages of Brisbane offer another way to experience this area and they celebrate their heritage. There is no shortage of places to stay, no matter what you seek.
Natural beauty of the city and its region
The famous Story Bridge linking the inner city suburbs offers a climbing venue; while abseiling down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs is more likely. Kayaking and hot air ballooning and diving is also on offer for adventurous spirits. The islands include Bribie Island, the Southern Bay Islands and the Moreton and Stradbroke Islands. Fantastic diving, surfing, sand tobogganing and quad biking are for beach and water lovers. On Moreton Island, you can also feed wild dolphins at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.
Driving around the Greater Brisbane countryside will take you to the beautiful country, the historic hinterland towns and wineries. The national parks can be traversed by hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The rainforest that is the Brisbane Forest Park is a drive away. Children will like the Walk-About Creek Wildlife and adults will enjoy the meandering paths.
The spectacular Scenic Rim and Country Valleys will dazzle you. And, were you aware the Great Barrier Reef is a drive away from Brisbane? The sunshine coast is also reachable by car. Brisbane Queensland has so many opportunities to offer its visitor.
There are limitless events and activities in Brisbane Queensland and you are going to need to plan your holiday early to enjoy them all! Reserving your Brisbane Queensland accommodation early will assure that you are near the activities and events that you want to enjoy during your holiday!