Welcome to Brisbane!

The journey starts here! Brisbane is a city full of sunshine and smiles. A city vibrant with spirit and always offers a warm welcome. Brisbane offers visitors plenty of leisure, outdoor activities, adventures, vineyards, beautiful views and much more.

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Municipality Facts

Population

1,857,594

Area

5904.8 km²

Regional Center

Queensland

County

Stanley

More Information

Internet

www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Newspapers

The Brisbane Times
www.brisbanetimes.com.au

Brisbane Courier Mail
www.news.com.au/couriermail/

Tourist Bureaus

Brisbane Regional Tourist Office
Regional Tourist Organisations (RTO)
PO Box 12260, 4300 Brisbane
+61 7 3006 6200
www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Notes

Emergency

000

Police

000

Country Code

+61

Area Code

7

City

About

Welcome to Brisbane!

The journey starts here! Brisbane is a city full of sunshine and smiles. A city vibrant with spirit and always offers a warm welcome. Brisbane offers visitors plenty of leisure, outdoor activities, adventures, vineyards, beautiful views and much more.

City

Landmarks

Brisbane City Hall. Located in the heart of the city, it is a great place to start your tour of Brisbane. The hall is the cities most significant historical landmark and combines the City Hall, City Hall Art Gallery, The Clock Tower, King George Square and the Brisbane Administration Center. It is also the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Brisbane.
www.brisbane.gld.gov.au

Landmarks

Story Bridge. One of Brisbane’s premier landmarks built in the 1930s. It also offers the popular Story Bridge Adventure Climb. It is an easy adventure experience and a spectacular way to see Brisbane.
www.sbac.net.au

Landmarks

Anzac Square War Memorial. The square is centrally located and ideally set in peaceful surroundings in the middle of city life. With it’s Eternal Flame, is a focal point for the patterned walkways, pools, lawns and trees
www.brisbanelivingheritage.com

Landmarks

St Johns Cathedral. A 19th century Gothic-Revival architecture cathedral designed in 1888 and still under construction. Inside the elegant cathedral, visitors can see many samples of creative arts. The font is made from 350 million year old limestone from Frosterly, UK, and skeletons and shells can easily be seen.
www.stjohnscathedral.com.au

See and Do

Swimming

Moreton Bay & Islands

The Brisbane area is famous for some of the best beaches in the world. One place in particular is Moreton Bay which is known as Brisbane's aquatic playground. The bay is filled with islands and is an ideal place to seeing dolphins, whales, turtles, and a large variety of bird life.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au

Family Activities

Australian Outback Spectacular

Discover the spirit of the Outback. A new attraction and offers an evening dinner show with wonderful outback music, drama and action.
outbackspectacular.myfun.com.au

Dolphin Safaris

There is much to do at Dolphin Safaris! Hand feed the rare Indo Pacific Humpback Dolphins; drive a 4 wheeler through the forest terrain and along the sandy seashore of Noosa North Shore.
www.dolphinsafaris.com

Dreamworld

Home to The Big 6 Thrill Rides where you can experience some of the tallest and fastest rides in the world. Here, the kids can enjoy Nickelodeon Central featuring 16 rides and attractions. An action packed adventure for the entire family.
www.dreamworld.com.au

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. Relax with a cup of coffee amongst 40 koalas! Enjoy these amazing creatures up close. Various activities and presentations are offered daily
www.koala.net

Underwater World

Queensland largest Oceanarium and Aquarium offering an amazing experience for all ages. Look eye to eye with the sharks and other underwater predators. Surround yourself with thousands of beautiful coral fish. Don’t miss the Shark Discovery Center.

Wheel of Brisbane

Owned and operated by World Tourist Attractions Australia and is an icon along the Brisbane River. Enjoy breathtaking views over Brisbane!
http://www.worldtouristattractions.co.uk/wta_wheel_brisbane.php

Museum

Museum of Brisbane

The museum features exhibitions by international and local artists. It is the place for contemporary culture and heritage in relation to Brisbane.
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/MoB

Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.

Experience art in many forms at the Gallery. This is Australia’s largest gallery for modern and contemporary art and focuses on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The art is of Australia, International, Asian and Pacific collections designed specifically for contemporary art.
www.qag.qld.gov.au

Queensland Maritime Museum

The museum presents the history and stories of the maritime industry of Queensland. In addition, it also features the warship Diamantina, the tug Forceful, the South Brisbane Dry Dock and many exhibitions.
www.maritimemuseum.com.au

Nature

Alma Park Zoo

A unique tropical set on 20 acres. Here you can see a wide range of Australian animals, both exotic and endangered species. Get up close and personal with Koala’s, Kangaroos, Snakes, Crocodiles, Wombats, and much more. The zoo also has a wide variety of Monkeys, Baboons and Marmosets. You can even find Camels, Bears and Water Buffalo.
www.almaparkzoo.com.au

City Botanic Gardens

This is the cities oldest park and originally planted by convicts in 1825 to feed the prison colony. The gardens have ancient trees, rain forest glades and many exotic species. Guided tours area available.
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/botanicgardens

Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Located at Kangaroo Point, just across the Brisbane River. A popular area due to it’s closeness to the city of Brisbane. The cliffs offers excellent rock climbing and is also a popular picnic area.
www.visitbrisbane.com.au/pages/parks-gardens

Parks

Brisbane Forest Park

The park is huge and diverse with lush rainforest and hills. Enjoy the views, walking tracks and picnic areas.
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=2

New Farm Park

The park has been a place to meet with others. Enjoy and relax in the shade along with the many other picnickers.
www.experiencebrisbane.com

Perrin Park

A local park which is great for kids. Enjoy the bicycle tracks, picnic areas, playground and much more.
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Worth Seeing

Australian Indigenous Tribal Galleries

The gallery is exclusively Australian Indigenous Art and Artefacts, and represents a distinct group of established and emerging Aboriginal Artists.

Brisbane Arcade

The cities oldest shopping arcade and built in 1923. The arcade offers many fashions, jewellers, antiques and gift stores.
www.brisbanearcade.com.au

Roma Street Parkland

An oasis in the heart of Brisbane is a must see. Only a short walk from Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall, it has spectacular subtropical plant displays, sweeping vistas and wonderful artwork. The Parkland also hosts many special events and is a popular gathering place.
www.romastreetparkland.com

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