"From GOMA and the Wheel, to the Howard Smith Wharves under the Story Bridge, there's so much to see in Brisbane! I had a lot of fun using the catamaran to explore, and I was impressed by the mix of art, architecture, and history throughout the city. For such a big and energetic city, Brisbane still has a quaint and charming vibe."
-Brandon Tate, Aussie Specialist Coordinator
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From world-class museums to boisterous rooftop bars, craft breweries, and fine dining restaurants offering award-winning food and wine, Brisbane has an exciting social scene with plenty of activities to add to an itinerary.
How to get there:
- Brisbane is an international gateway with non-stop services from North American cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Honolulu, and Vancouver. Note: based on pre-COVID airline schedules. Please check your systems for current information.
- Brisbane Airport is approximately 20 minutes from downtown by taxi and is also accessible by AirTrain from the domestic and international terminals.
- Brisbane is 60 minutes from the beaches of the Gold Coast.
Top Things to do:
- Explore Brisbane City
- Brisbane is a very walkable city with heritage buildings and sleek glass skyscrapers
- Explore the bustling shopping heart of Brisbane - Queen Street Mall - with its department stores, boutiques, and cafes.
- Head across the river to South Bank which is home to beautiful parklands, a city beach, and plenty of places to dine and enjoy a glass of something cold.
- Get your culture fix at cultural institutions such as the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), also located at South Bank.
- Relax in the Botanic Gardens and check out the surrounding historic buildings.
- Enjoy a riverside meal at one of the many restaurants along the Eagle Street Pier
- Finish the day with a couple of ‘coldies’ at the Howard Smith Wharves and admire the view of the Story Bridge lit up at night.
- Cuddle a Koala
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Brisbane River on the way to the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary – the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
- Here you can cuddle a koala and get the photo to prove it!
- You will also be able to hand-feed kangaroos and see the elusive platypus.
- With over 100 Australian species, you can get up close to plenty of the wildlife that Australia is known for.
- Cruise the Brisbane River
- The iconic Brisbane River is the perfect backdrop to this city of lifestyle and leisure.
- Plenty of bridges crisscross the water to and from the banks but the water itself is one of the best ways to enjoy an adventure and get around.
- For entertainment and dining cruises, look for Kookaburra Showboat Cruises, Koala, and River Cruises by Miramar and River City Cruises.
- The Kookaburra Queen is a beautiful balance between old-school cool and modern dining – all aboard the old paddle steamer.
- Head to an island paradise
- In Moreton Bay, Tangalooma Island Resort is less than an hour away from central Brisbane.
- Day trips allow your clients to enjoy dolphin and whale watching, shipwreck snorkeling, and ATV quad bike tours.
- They can also stay overnight (or multiple nights) at the resort and enjoy its beautiful white sands, crystal clear water, and nightly dolphin feeding.
- Get Adventurous
- Brisbane locals love the outdoors and enjoy an active lifestyle.
- Riverlife Brisbane is the perfect place for those wanting to get active and adventurous in the inner city. Take a Segway spin under the Story Bridge, rock climb the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, or glide down the river in a night-time kayak among the range of experiences.
- Enjoy an early morning hot air balloon and watch Brisbane’s outer districts come to life.
- Take a Day Trip
- Brisbane is within easy reach of sensational regional locations.
- Just over an hour north, Australia Zoo is the iconic home of the Crocodile Hunter, delivering conservation through exciting education.
- D’Aguilar National Park houses remote gorges, subtropical rainforests and spectacular views of Moreton Bay just half an hour out of the city.
- Bribie Island is accessible by bridge for a relaxed beach day or cruise up and down Pumicestone Passage.
- Wivenhoe Dam offers quiet and relaxed recreation for families, though permits are required for camping, fishing, and boating.
- The Scenic Rim, Brisbane’s World Heritage-listed backyard (60 minutes from the city), is home to lush rainforests, spectacular mountain ranges, and ancient landforms. With luxury lodges, stunning scenery and an abundance of locally produced food and wine, the Scenic Rim is the ideal destination for an adventure.
Weather:
Brisbane is a subtropical paradise, blessed with wonderful, warm sunshine for more than 300 days a year.
- Summers are hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms and an average daily temperature of 89F/32C.
- Winters are
traditionally dry and mild, with an average daily maximum of 71F/22C.
