Brisbane is a green, lush city with a winding river running through its heart. It’s also a vibrant hub for world-class culture, shopping and dining. No wonder it’s Australia’s fastest- growing city!
Interact with the fauna in over 1700 parks that the city boasts. Some of them even let you camp overnight.
The culture is also pumping in Brisbane. For a reasonable price, you can see dance, drama, touring bands and even opera performances.
Check out the red rooves and great food of Brisbane's Chinatown Mall in Duncan Street, Fortitude Valley.
The Valley is also a great shopping area for the trendy, fabulous and experimental. Unique restaurants, shops, markets and venues also pepper this zone of Brisbane. Brisbane has an amazing night life in the valley and downtown brisbane. If you know the best clubs and bars to visit you will have an incredibly enjoyable night. For some excellent inforamtion on brisbane check out this brisbane nightlife guide.
Cruise from the centre of Brisbane on a high- speed catamaran. This service is used by both locals and tourists to travel the river. It's a fun, scenic cruise and it's pretty cheap- so it's also a good transport option for the CBD.
Take a paddle along the Pine River (25 minutes north west from downtown Brisbane). Or head whale watching at Moreton Bay (a 35 minute drive north from downtown Brisbane).
Mt Cootha (left) is Brisbane's premier and most romantic viewpoint of the whole city. On a clear night you can see the Gold Coast! You can find Mount Cootha near the Botanical Gardens in the Toowong/ Stuartholme area.
If food makes a city for you, there's one event you cannot miss while in Brisbane. Brisbane Powerhouse hosts the most amazing Farmers Markets – with over 100 stalls showcasing all the best available fruit, veg, gourmet treats and more in Queensland. The Southbank markets are also worth a look on a Saturday morning...
You'll also find some of the city's best and most exclusive restaurants at the Riverside area, near the CityCat docks, along with more and more high end dining experiences on Brunswick Street in the Valley.
Mt Cootha (left) is Brisbane's premier and most romantic viewpoint of the whole city. On a clear night you can see the Gold Coast! You can find Mount Cootha near the Botanical Gardens in the Toowong/ Stuartholme area.
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