🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓South Bank Parklands
- ✓Story Bridge
- ✓Queen Street Mall
- ✓Mount Coot-tha
- ✓Queen Street Mall
- ✓City Botanic Gardens
- ✓Brisbane River
- ✓Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
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Brisbane
Brisbane
The capital of Queensland, this popular city boasts a warm climate all year round and modern cityscape.
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Recommended Hotels in Brisbane
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★W Brisbane
- ★Emporium Hotel South Bank
- ★The Calile Hotel
- ★Sofitel Brisbane Central
- ★Ovolo The Valley
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Gerard's Bistro
¥¥¥¥Middle Eastern fine dining
•Aria Brisbane
¥¥¥¥Modern Australian riverside dining
•Eat Street Northshore
¥¥Street food market
•The Gresham
¥¥Contemporary Australian pub fare
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Queen Street Mallmall
700+ retailers including Myer, David Jones, and international brands
- •South Bank Marketsmarket
Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday markets with crafts, art, and local goods
- •James Streetdistrict
Fortitude Valley fashion precinct with boutiques and designer stores
- •Brisbane Arcadearcade
Heritage shopping arcade with specialty stores and cafes
💡 Travel Tips
- • Brisbane has subtropical climate - summers hot/humid, bring light clothing and sunscreen
- • Get a Go card for public transport with discounted fares across buses, trains, and ferries
- • Free CityHopper ferry runs along Brisbane River - great way to see the city
- • Many attractions are free including South Bank, beaches, parks, and some museums
- • Consider day trips to Gold Coast (1h south) or Sunshine Coast (1.5h north)
- • Streets Beach at South Bank is Australia's only inner-city man-made beach - bring swimwear!
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April to May, September to November
💰Daily Budget
$120-250/day
👥Popular With
FamiliesNature loversSun seekersAdventure enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+10 (AEST)
💬Local Language
English
💱Currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
📅Brisbane 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
South Bank and River City
🌅
Morning2-3h
🌿
South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach
💡 Free artificial beach in the city! Bring swimwear. Markets on Friday nights and weekends
☀️
Afternoon2-3h
🎭
Cultural Centre: QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery) and Museum
💡 Free entry to permanent collections. Interactive exhibits great for families
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Evening2h
Wheel of Brisbane ride and South Bank dining
💡 Wheel offers 360° views, especially beautiful at sunset. Many riverside restaurants available
💡Tips
- •Brisbane has a subtropical climate - summers are hot and humid, bring light clothing and sunscreen
- •Get a go card for public transport - includes buses, trains, and ferries with discounted fares
- •Free CityHopper ferry runs along the Brisbane River - great way to see the city
- •Many attractions are free including South Bank, beaches, parks, and some museums
- •Consider day trips to Gold Coast (1h south) or Sunshine Coast (1.5h north) if you have extra time