🇦🇺 Queensland's River City

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Brisbane

River City sunshine — GOMA, South Bank Parklands, world-class surfing & gateway to the reef.

300+Sunny Days Per Year

World'sBest Climate for a City

2032Olympic Games Host

GOMALargest Modern Art Gallery in Australia

Brisbane has transformed from an overlooked big town into one of Australia's most exciting cities — a subtropical metropolis with year-round sunshine, the world-class Gallery of Modern Art, a vibrant riverside South Bank and the best access point to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef.

Must-See

Top Attractions in Brisbane

The landmarks, museums and experiences that define Brisbane.

🎨Art

Art

GOMA — Gallery of Modern Art

📍 South Bank🎟 Free⏱ 2–3 hrs

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🌿Parks

Parks

South Bank Parklands

📍 South Bank🎟 Free⏱ 2–3 hrs

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🐨Wildlife

Wildlife

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

📍 Fig Tree Pocket🎟 $49⏱ 2–3 hrs

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🌉Views

Views

Story Bridge

📍 Fortitude Valley🎟 $109 climb⏱ 2.5 hrs

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Streets Beach, South Bank

📍 South Bank🎟 Free⏱ 2 hrs

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Explore the City

Brisbane's Best Neighbourhoods

Every district of Brisbane has its own personality.

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South Bank

Cultural heart — GOMA, the Queensland Museum, Streets Beach, restaurants and weekend markets.

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CBD & Queen Street

The commercial heart — Queen Street Mall, the Treasury, heritage architecture and major department stores.

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Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's nightlife and entertainment district — live music venues, clubs, the Chinatown Mall.

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New Farm

Brisbane's most beloved suburb — the New Farm Park, organic café culture and riverside parkland.

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West End

Brisbane's bohemian village — Saturday markets, multicultural food, independent bookshops and bars.

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Kangaroo Point

Cliffs, free abseiling lessons and sweeping CBD views — Brisbane's most dramatic riverside location.

Eat & Drink

Brisbane's Food Scene

Where and what to eat in Brisbane.

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📍 New Farm / West End

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🥭Eat

Restaurant

Tropical Produce

📍 Jan Powers Farmers Market

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🍺Eat

Restaurant

Craft Beer

📍 Newstead / Fortitude Valley

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🌮Eat

Restaurant

West End Multicultural

📍 Boundary Street, West End

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🍜Eat

Restaurant

Chinatown, Fortitude Valley

📍 Fortitude Valley

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Getting Around

Transport in Brisbane

Everything you need to navigate Brisbane like a local.

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CityCat Ferries

Brisbane's spectacular river ferry service — the most scenic way to travel between South Bank and the CBD.

💡 Go card required. The CityCat to UQ is a beautiful 30-min ride.

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TransLink Trains

6 lines covering greater Brisbane. Go card required — day passes available. Clean and reliable.

💡 Airtrain connects the airport to the CBD in 20 minutes.

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Bus Network

Comprehensive bus network. The BUZ routes are rapid and frequent on the busiest corridors.

💡 Download the TransLink app for journey planning.

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Brisbane Bikes

Hire bikes at CityCycle docking stations throughout the CBD and inner suburbs.

💡 The Riverwalk from CBD to New Farm is a beautiful cycling route.

Beyond the City

Day Trips from Brisbane

Brisbane is the perfect base for exploring further afield.

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Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, theme parks and 57km of Pacific Ocean surf beaches.

🌺1h 30m

Sunshine Coast

Noosa Heads, Mooloolaba and the hinterland — Queensland's most beautiful coastal escape.

🐠75 mins ferry

Moreton Island

Tangalooma Island Resort — snorkel with wild dolphins, sandboard the dunes and see shipwrecks.

🌿1h 30m

Lamington NP & O'Reilly's

Ancient rainforest, treetop walks, lyrebirds and the extraordinary O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.

Insider Knowledge

Essential Brisbane Tips

Streets Beach is Free

The inner-city lagoon beach at South Bank is completely free — remarkable for a major city.

CityCat for Views

The CityCat river ferries give the best views of Brisbane's skyline and story bridge. Worth riding just for fun.

GOMA is Free

The Gallery of Modern Art is one of Australia's finest cultural institutions and completely free to enter.

Airtrain to Airport

The Airtrain connects Brisbane Airport to the CBD in 20 minutes — much cheaper than a taxi.

UV is Intense

Brisbane's UV index is extreme — apply SPF50+ sunscreen before going outside, even in winter.

Koala at Lone Pine

For a genuine wildlife encounter, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is outstanding — book a koala cuddle ahead.

When to Visit

Brisbane Weather Guide

What to expect season by season.

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Winter

10–21°C

Brisbane's perfect season — warm sunny days, cool evenings, no humidity. The best time to visit.

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Spring

15–26°C

Warming up and still dry. Jacarandas bloom in November — the city turns purple.

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Summer

21–30°C

Hot and humid with afternoon storms. Tropical energy and the beach season at full intensity.

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Autumn

15–26°C

Cooling and drying out. Excellent outdoor weather with fewer tourists than peak winter.

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Tours & Activities in Brisbane

Skip-the-line access, expert guides and unique local experiences — click any card to book directly.

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The Brisbane Blog

Itineraries, insider tips, seasonal guides and neighbourhood deep-dives — everything you need to plan the perfect Brisbane trip.

🗺️Itinerary

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