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Brisbane

Brisbane

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With a surfeit of sunshine, a prolific cultural calendar and easily accessible natural beauty, Brisbane should be an essential stop on any Australian east coast itinerary.

Set along the winding Brisbane River, the city balances an easy-going outdoor lifestyle with a growing creative and culinary scene. Riverside precincts buzz with galleries, markets and alfresco dining, while nearby escapes range from the beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts to hinterland hikes and wildlife encounters.

What To Do In Brisbane

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Story Bridge

Ascending Brisbane’s most iconic structure is a pretty special experience suitable for all over the age of six no matter...

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

The world’s first koala sanctuary, Lone Pine is 12km from the city centre and easily reached with a bus ride or a...

Brisbane Greeters

Delve into the secrets of the city with the help of around 100 volunteers who speak 20 languages between them in these...

South Bank

An oasis in the city, this 17-hectare riverside entertainment precinct is a favourite hangout for locals and tourists...

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Gallery of Modern Art

Even if you’re not an art lover, Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art may very well prove to be the catalyst for your...

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Story Bridge

Ascending Brisbane’s most iconic structure is a pretty special experience suitable for all over the age of six no matter...

brisbane city guide feature

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

The world’s first koala sanctuary, Lone Pine is 12km from the city centre and easily reached with a bus ride or a...

Brisbane Greeters

Delve into the secrets of the city with the help of around 100 volunteers who speak 20 languages between them in these...

South Bank

An oasis in the city, this 17-hectare riverside entertainment precinct is a favourite hangout for locals and tourists...

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Gallery of Modern Art

Even if you’re not an art lover, Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art may very well prove to be the catalyst for your...

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Where To Drink In Brisbane

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City Winery

If wine’s your drink of choice, check out Brisbane’s only urban winery. City Winery makes a range of artisan, small-batch...

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Savile Row

Love whiskey? This Fortitude Valley bar named for London’s Savile Row stocks an impressive 450 bottles from all over the...

Maya Mexican

For a bird’s eye view of Brisbane, you can’t do better than this refined rooftop bar with a dress-to-impress door code and...

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Mr Percival’s

Neighbour to Felons Brewing Co, this light-filled, over-water bar is named after a pelican from a famous Australian...

Felons Brewing Co

A convivial brewhouse at the historic Howard Smith Wharves development, Felons welcomes everyone from suited city workers...

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City Winery

If wine’s your drink of choice, check out Brisbane’s only urban winery. City Winery makes a range of artisan, small-batch...

brisbane city guide

Savile Row

Love whiskey? This Fortitude Valley bar named for London’s Savile Row stocks an impressive 450 bottles from all over the...

Maya Mexican

For a bird’s eye view of Brisbane, you can’t do better than this refined rooftop bar with a dress-to-impress door code and...

Brisbane city guide feature

Mr Percival’s

Neighbour to Felons Brewing Co, this light-filled, over-water bar is named after a pelican from a famous Australian...

Felons Brewing Co

A convivial brewhouse at the historic Howard Smith Wharves development, Felons welcomes everyone from suited city workers...

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Where To Eat In Brisbane

Joy

Rub elbows (literally) with locals at this tiny eatery tucked in an alleyway. Joy seats just 10, at a marble-topped bar...

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The Wolfe

While it’s a little far from the city centre, this fine example of Australian contemporary cooking is worth seeking out....

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Eat Street Northshore

Come the weekend, locals and tourists alike flock to this colourfully chaotic market, located in a fairy light-strewn...

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The Morning After

Brisbane is well-known for its brunch culture and Morning After is a favourite with locals (hungover or otherwise). The...

Black Hide by Gambaro

Located on the first floor of Brisbane’s historic treasury and land administration building (now a casino and hotel), and...

Joy

Rub elbows (literally) with locals at this tiny eatery tucked in an alleyway. Joy seats just 10, at a marble-topped bar...

Brisbane city guide feature

The Wolfe

While it’s a little far from the city centre, this fine example of Australian contemporary cooking is worth seeking out....

Brisbane city guide feature

Eat Street Northshore

Come the weekend, locals and tourists alike flock to this colourfully chaotic market, located in a fairy light-strewn...

Brisbane city guide

The Morning After

Brisbane is well-known for its brunch culture and Morning After is a favourite with locals (hungover or otherwise). The...

Black Hide by Gambaro

Located on the first floor of Brisbane’s historic treasury and land administration building (now a casino and hotel), and...

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Where To Shop In Brisbane

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James Street

James Street, which spans Fortitude Valley and New Farm, is where Brisbane’s fashion-forward cognoscenti come to shop,...

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

When it opened in 1970, this mall was reportedly the biggest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere. Since then, it...

Fortitude Valley

If your fashion tastes are more left of centre, The Valley, as it’s known, is worth exploring. Duck down alleyways like...

Paddington

Once a down-at-heel workers’ suburb populated by small wooden cottages, fashionable Paddington is now the place to visit...

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Queen Street Mall

A pedestrian shopping precinct, Queen Street Mall is the place to visit if you’re in the market for Australian designer...

Brisbane city guide

James Street

James Street, which spans Fortitude Valley and New Farm, is where Brisbane’s fashion-forward cognoscenti come to shop,...

Indooroopilly Shopping Centre

When it opened in 1970, this mall was reportedly the biggest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere. Since then, it...

Fortitude Valley

If your fashion tastes are more left of centre, The Valley, as it’s known, is worth exploring. Duck down alleyways like...

Paddington

Once a down-at-heel workers’ suburb populated by small wooden cottages, fashionable Paddington is now the place to visit...

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Queen Street Mall

A pedestrian shopping precinct, Queen Street Mall is the place to visit if you’re in the market for Australian designer...

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Where To Stay In Brisbane

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Emporium Hotel South Bank

Glamorous Emporium boasts spacious rooms and a spectacular rooftop infinity pool with views that stretch on forever. It’s...

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The Calile Hotel

With an urbane, Brisbane-meets-Miami ambience, The Calile is uber-cool, bright and breezy with every room featuring pastel...

The Fantauzzo

Named for Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo and featuring both originals and reproductions of his work, this five-star...

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Spicers Balfour

Although Brisbane’s central business district is just a short bus or taxi ride away, staying at the Spicers Balfour feels...

Tryp Fortitude Valley Hotel

Once the headquarters of a mysterious secret society called the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, this quirky...

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Emporium Hotel South Bank

Glamorous Emporium boasts spacious rooms and a spectacular rooftop infinity pool with views that stretch on forever. It’s...

Brisbane city guide feature

The Calile Hotel

With an urbane, Brisbane-meets-Miami ambience, The Calile is uber-cool, bright and breezy with every room featuring pastel...

The Fantauzzo

Named for Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo and featuring both originals and reproductions of his work, this five-star...

Brisbane city guide feature

Spicers Balfour

Although Brisbane’s central business district is just a short bus or taxi ride away, staying at the Spicers Balfour feels...

Tryp Fortitude Valley Hotel

Once the headquarters of a mysterious secret society called the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, this quirky...

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