Visiting Brisbane is like finding yourself in an adventure wonderland
Australia‘s third-largest city – the gleaming towers that define the city 
skyline, reflect the heritage building – treasured edifices in sandstone and wrought iron the have been lovingly restored, giving Brisbane its unique character. The city lies on the banks of the serpentine Brisbane River – a colourful waterway for ferries, paddle wheelers and pleasure boats. In Brisbane there are literally thousands of places to go and things to do – South Bank Precinct with the colourful Parklands, the Queensland Cultural Centre, the city’s historic sights and heritage trails, wildlife parks, museums, galleries, Conrad International Treasury Casino, tours, cruises, adventure activities and a host of other things to see and do mean that Brisbane really does have something for everyone…
On the southern banks of the city lies Brisbane’s favourite leisure and entertainment precinct – South Bank Parklands. The 17 hectares of riverside parkland, tropical gardens, lagoons, cafes and attractions are a focus for fun times every day of the year. One of the favourite attractions of South Bank is Breaka Beach, a man made lagoon beach, where sun, sand and lifeguards deliver a beach experience to the heart of the city. Every visitor to Brisbane will enjoy South Bank’s sandy beach, the open grassy picnic spots, the shops and dozens of eating places.
There’s the cinemas, regular South Bank Arbourfree live entertainment and many festivals and fireworks throughout the year. Brisbanites are festival junkies, there are festivals of all types – film, food, wine, jazz, multicultural… Visitors from overseas will just love the abundant and easily seen Australian wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Hold a koala, feed a kangaroo, hear a talk about our reptiles – it all makes for a great day out.
The Brisbane River was once a major artery for the city, the riverbanks lined with ships moored at busy docks. Today, the majority of river traffic is recreational or commuters aboard the city catamarans and ferries. Several companies provide Brisbane river cruises and the picturesque Kookaburra River Queen paddle wheelers which offer sightseeing and dinner cruises. The CityCats glide over the water and you’ll see million dollar houses. Travel under the Story Bridge and get a whole new perspective.
Brisbane offers a variety of architecture including the charming old “Queenslanders” – from small cottages to large homes. Their hallmark is the highset, open verandahs and very high ceilings – just perfect for creating cross ventilation in this wonderful subtropical climate.
