BRISBANE & SURROUNDS

BRISBANE: BOLD AND BUZZING

Brisbane is a modern, sub-tropical capital city with the river at its heart. Boasting an enviable lifestyle with year-round sunshine, the Brisbane region expands to include Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and Somerset council areas. The city and surrounds offer a range of appealing visitor experiences and are home to numerous coastal villages, an expansive bay of islands featuring Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and a hinterland of historic countryside towns, lush national parks and fertile farmland.

Brisbane is Australia’s third-largest city and is home to nearly two and a half million culturally diverse people. Its world-class sporting venues, conference facilities, cruise ship terminal, parklands, cafes, laneways and extensive river walks make Brisbane a vibrant and welcoming, metropolitan city.

Brisbane’s reputation as an international events capital has been recognised with Brisbane being elected as Host City for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city has an extensive music, sporting and cultural events calendar that make the most of the year-round temperate climate.  

Things to see and do in Brisbane

Brisbane is a city centred on the outdoors. Famous for its subtropical climate and riverside lifestyle, getting out and getting active is a way of life.  Kayak the Brisbane river, abseil Kangaroo Point Cliffs, take the Story Bridge Adventure Climb for sky-high city views, or cool off at Streets Beach in the CBD, Australia’s only inner-city, architect-designed beach.

Only 20 minutes from the city centre, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. Prefer mountain vibes? Head to Mount Coot-tha only 7km from the CBD where epic hiking trails lead to panoramic views, waterfalls and wildlife spotting.

Brisbane’s also a thriving cultural hub, delivering a dose of culture at South Bank the city’s creative heart. You’ll find QAGOMA (the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art) and QPAC (Queensland Performing Arts Centre) for world-class theatre. Got curious little minds in tow? Head to the Queensland Museum for a fun family-friendly adventure. 

Ready to explore more?

Step inside a Visitor Information Centre to hear more about Brisbane’s bests from the locals who know best.