Brisbane

Queensland, Australia

The Sunny State, Wunya (welcome, greetings) is from the Yuggera language of Brisbane and the Gubbi Gubbi language of the Sunshine Coast. Sew ngapa (welcome) is from the Kala Lagaw Ya and Kala Kawaw Ya languages of the Western Torres Straits.

Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the world’s most welcoming cities, always evolving with new offerings, vibrant entertainment, dining, cultural and recreation precincts are within close walking distance of hotels and venues. Home to four universities, leading medical research and a thriving industry hub, Brisbane is Australia’s powerhouse city and capital of Queensland with a worldwide reputation as a leader in science and technology.

Getting Around Brisbane

Find out all the information regarding ground transport, including free city transport buses and ferries.

Things to do in Brisbane

  • Visit the Museum & City Hall

    City Hall is at the heart of historic Brisbane.

    Museum of Brisbane is located on City Hall’s third level and is a portal to experiences of the past, interpreting history in an innovative and contemporary way. Tour guides will engage you in uncovering Brisbane stories and extend your understanding of our city.

  • Explore Brisbane City Markets

    The Brisbane City Markets pop up every:

    Wednesday (8am - 6pm) @ Reddacliff Place - 266 George Street at the end of Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, QLD

    Thursday (8:00am - 2:00pm) @ Cathedral Square - 410 Ann Street corner of Ann and Wharf Street, Brisbane, QLD

  • Relax in the Botanic Gardens

    Pack a picnic rug and spend a lazy afternoon in the sunshine or wear comfortable shoes, find some sweet tunes and walk along the river. Whatever your style, the City Botanic Gardens is a relaxing green space to chill on the lawn or wander the many pathways and themed gardens.

  • Dine at Howard Smith Wharves

    Spend your nights at one of Brisbane’s vibrant dining and entertainment destinations.

    With spectacular waterfront views of the city, Howard Smith Wharves is home to several restaurants, cafes and bars. Experience the diverse food, music and cultural scene all in one riverside location.

  • Take a Twilight Kayak Tour

    Watch the city lights shimmer on the water and soak up sweeping views of the city from a unique angle.

    Experience an awesome night out like no other! Catered for beginners through to experienced Kayakers.

Queensland

Home to some of the world’s unique and iconic heritage listed natural treasures including the Great Barrier Reef, Gondwana and Daintree rainforests, Fraser Island and Riversleigh Fossil Mammal in the outback, Queensland is all about natural beauty.
Our garden's a one-million-year-old rainforest. Out the back is a red desert of dinosaur bones. Our swimming pool? The world's largest reef.

Things to do in Queensland

  • Great Barrier Reef

    They don’t call it great for nothing. Stretching from the tip of Cape York in Queensland’s north, all the way to Bundaberg, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

    There are so many ways to experience the reef: dive it, snorkel it, sail it, learn about it, sleep on it, kayak it, fish on it or fly above it.

  • Fraser Island

    There’s no denying K'gari (Fraser Island) offers an abundance of untouched natural beauty just 300km north of Brisbane, and 15km off the coast of Hervey Bay. As the world’s largest sand island, stretching 123km long and 22km wide, this World Heritage listed wonder offers endless white sand beaches, freshwater lakes and tropical rainforests, and is home to native wildlife like dingoes and goannas

  • Noosa

    If you’re after a place to hit the refresh button and focus on invigorating your mind and body, you’ve found it at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. 

    This is a place where the first things you see in the morning  are the dolphins, koalas and sea turtles you spot on your morning stroll.

  • Whitsunday Islands

    Spend your nights at one of Brisbane’s vibrant dining and entertainment destinations.

    With spectacular waterfront views of the city, Howard Smith Wharves is home to several restaurants, cafes and bars. Experience the diverse food, music and cultural scene all in one riverside location.

  • The Scenic Rim

    Brisbane's World Heritage-listed backyard.  Known for its spectacular scenery the Scenic Rim is a popular tourist destination for visitors looking for a country getaway that’s accessible yet feels a world away from the city. From its vibrant art galleries, craft breweries and boutique wineries, to expansive bushwalking tracks.

  • Waterfalls and Swimming Holes

    Description goes hereBlink and you certainly won’t miss them. Across Queensland, there are plenty of waterfalls and swimming holes waiting to be found. Looking for an adventure? We’ve got that. Fancy a quick dip? Done.

  • Zoos and Sanctuaries

    When it comes to wildlife, there's no shortage of friendly locals ready to welcome you to Queensland. If you’re ready to come face to face with some of nature’s most incredible creatures, you’re in the right place.