Australia · City Guide
Brisbane
Brisbane is Queensland's dynamic and rapidly evolving capital, a subtropical river city of outstanding cultural institutions, beautiful South Bank parklands, excellent restaurants, easy access to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches and the gateway to the extraordinary natural heritage of Queensland including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and Fraser Island. Once underestimated, Brisbane has emerged as one of Australia's most vibrant and enjoyable cities.
Elect's take
"Brisbane has transformed itself into a genuinely compelling destination. The riverside setting is beautiful, the food scene is excellent and the access to the natural wonders of Queensland is unmatched by any other Australian city."
South Bank Parklands along the river provides a beautiful public space of riverside gardens, lagoon swimming, outstanding cultural institutions and excellent restaurants. The Queensland Cultural Centre houses the Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Art Gallery in an outstanding cultural precinct. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary provides the best koala cuddling experiences in Australia. The ferry network on the Brisbane River provides a beautiful way to explore the city. Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Island provide excellent beach and dolphin watching experiences within 90 minutes. The Great Barrier Reef is accessible by flight from Brisbane to Cairns.
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South Bank Parklands
Beautiful riverside parklands with lagoon swimming and outstanding cultural venues.
GOMA
Gallery of Modern Art, one of Australia's finest contemporary art museums.
Lone Pine Sanctuary
The world's largest koala sanctuary with close wildlife encounters.
Brisbane River
A beautiful river providing ferry journeys and riverfront dining across the city.
Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
Outstanding beach destinations each less than 90 minutes from the city.
Great Barrier Reef Access
Direct flights to Cairns providing access to one of the world's natural wonders.
