Travel Guide of Brisbane City in Australia by Influencers and Travelers

The Brisbane central business district, officially gazetted as the suburb of Brisbane City and colloquially referred to as 'the city', is the heart of the state capital of Queensland, Australia.

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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Brisbane City

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1 - Brisbane City Hall

Brisbane City Hall, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the seat of the Brisbane City Council. It is located adjacent to King George Square, where the rectangular City Hall has its main entrance.

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2 - Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital of and the most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia.

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3 - Dolphin & Whale Watching | Brisbane

Experience one of Australia's best snorkeling locations set amongst dramatic shipwrecks on Moreton Island. Enjoy lunch on the cruise with a cocktail and view the wild dolphins feeding.

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4 - Brisbane City QLD

The Brisbane central business district, officially gazetted as the suburb of Brisbane City and colloquially referred to as 'the city', is the heart of the state capital of Queensland, Australia.

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5 - Brisbane Queensland

Brisbane is the capital of and the most populated city in the Australian state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia.

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6 - Tours & Sightseeing | Hop-on Hop-off Tours Brisbane

All aboard the Tamborine Mountain Express! This unique hop-on, hop-off bus service transports adventurous souls from the bustling heart of Brisbane to the serene, lofty heights of Tamborine Mountain. With no mundane public bus routes in sight, the service offers an exclusive ticket to the mountain's lush landscapes and breathtaking panoramas. Every morning, the bus departs from Brisbane, whisking passengers away to Queensland's most exquisite natural gem. The comfortable ride provides a direct link to the tranquillity of Tamborine Mountain, a place where the air is fresher, the views are grander, and the pace of life is a touch slower. Passengers can revel in the mountain's famous wineries, charming artisanal shops, and stunning walking trails at their leisure. Once satiated with the mountain's allure, simply hop back on the bus and enjoy a smooth ride back to the city. With the Tamborine Mountain hop-on, hop-off bus service, the enchanting mountain experience is no longer a dream, but a beautiful reality. It's an adventure that both locals and visitors wouldn't want to miss!

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7 - The Elizabeth Picture Theatre

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8 - Australia/Brisbane

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9 - Story Bridge

The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River that carries vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the northern and the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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10 - South Bank, Queensland

South Bank is a cultural, social, educational and recreational precinct in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The precinct is located in the suburb of South Brisbane, on the southern bank of the Brisbane River.

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11 - Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

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12 - Chinatown

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13 - Wilson Outlook Reserve

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14 - Mount Coot-Tha QLD

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located on the grounds of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Planetarium was officially opened on 24 May 1978.

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15 - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

   9 km away

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is an 18-hectare koala sanctuary in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary of its kind in the world.

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16 - Glass House Mountains Lookout

   30 km away

D'Aguilar is a national park in Queensland, Australia. It contains the D'Aguilar Range and is located along the northwest of the Brisbane metropolitan area. The park is traversed by the winding scenic Mount Nebo Road and Mount Glorious Road.

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17 - North Stradbroke Island

   41 km away

North Stradbroke Island, colloquially Straddie or North Straddie, is an island that lies within Moreton Bay in the Australian state of Queensland, 30 kilometres southeast of the centre of Brisbane. Before 1896 the island was part of the Stradbroke Island.

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Learn More about Brisbane City

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a huge city built on the Brisbane River. Its cultural centre, the South Bank, is home to the Queensland Museum and the Sciencentre, which features interactive exhibitions. Another cultural institution in the area is the Gallery of Modern Art of Queensland, also known as GOMA, which is one of Australia's leading contemporary art museums. Overlooking the city, Mount Coot-tha is home to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.

The population of the city of Brisbane is estimated at 1,600,000. Together with the surrounding local government areas, Brisbane has an estimated metropolitan population of 1,733,200 in 2003.
Brisbane City Council is the most populous Local Government Area in Australia and one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area.

To visit the city, you will have to learn to juggle between the banks: divided by its river, the city spreads out on both sides of the waterway. Crossings are easy thanks to the large bridges, which can be road, pedestrian or bicycle bridges, or all three at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Brisbane City

What does the word Brisbane city mean ?

Brisbane is named after the river on which it sits, which in turn was named after Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825. ... Brisbane was chosen as the capital when Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859.

Why is Brisbane city important to Australia ?

Brisbane was chosen as Queensland's capital when Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859, and by the late 19th century had grown into a major port city and centre of immigration. ... Brisbane is served by urban rail and ferry networks, as well as Australia's largest airport, and third-largest seaport.

What is Brisbane city known for ?

Key facts about Brisbane:
Brisbane is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia and is known for its vibrant urban precincts, outdoor lifestyle and friendly locals.

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