About Brisbane
Brisbane is one of Australia's major cities, home to around 2,780,063 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Brisbane
1
South Bank Parklands
2
Story Bridge
3
Queensland Museum / GOMA
4
City Botanic Gardens
5
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Mount Coot-tha lookout
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Howard Smith Wharves
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Day trip to Moreton Island or Gold Coast
Budget travel
Free things to do in Brisbane
South Bank Parklands
Story Bridge
City Botanic Gardens
Mount Coot-tha lookout
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
- Visit Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
- Visit Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Eat at Kadoya
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Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Commissariat Store Museum
- Visit Jan Powers Farmers Markets
- Visit Explore Brisbane's Moreton Bay and Islands
- Eat at Beach House
Where to eat
Local favourites
Kadoya
A casual Japanese eatery and takeaway dishing up rice bowls, noodle soups and bento boxes. Cooked fresh, tasty, cheap. Popular lunch spot fo
Beach House
Located on the corner of Albert and Elizabeth St, Myer Centre, 2F. Licensed bar, large meals and live entertainment at value for money.
Bar Merlo
Various outlets throughout the city, their first being opened in the QUT Gardens Point campus. Regarded as one of the leaders in the Brisban
Pancake Manor
A Brisbane institution, open 24 hours. Tends to fill up with nightclub revellers on their way home after about 3AM on a Saturday or Sunday m
Le Bon Choix
Near the golden triangle. Great French bakery. Sells a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, tortes, macarons, fresh bread, croquettes, quiches
Alchemy
Located in a little hideaway on Eagle St, this restaurant has one of the most impressive views in Brisbane, looking across the river to the
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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ibis budget Brisbane Airport
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ibis budget Windsor
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Kingsford Riverside Inn
Close to the airport. A few minutes’ walk from the Breakfast Creek Hotel. The accommodation can be accessed via door-to-door transport servi
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Brisbane City YHA
Shopping
- Queen Street Mall
- Uptown
- The Wintergarden
- QueensPlaza
- Brisbane Arcade
- Queen Adelaide Building
Nightlife
- Regatta
- Royal Exchange (RE) Hotel
- Oxford 152
- Breakfast Creek Hotel
- Stones Corner Hotel
- Brew
Museums & culture
- Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Commissariat Store Museum
In pictures
Brisbane gallery
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