General Tour Guide and Travel Information About Brisbane
By far the largest city in Queensland, Brisbane is not quite what you would expect from a state capital with over 1 million residents. Although there are urban sprawl, high-rise buildings, slow-moving traffic, crowded streets and the other trappings of a business and trade centre, there's little of the pushiness that usually accompanies them. To southerners, used to a more aggressive approach, the atmosphere is slow, even backward - a reputation the city would be pleased to lose - but to most visitors the languid pace is a welcome change, reflecting relaxed taher than regressive attitudes.
Brisbane city, the city of Botanical Gardens, the Queen Street Mall and many other venues will come alive from August 30 - September 8 when they become the focal point for the Brisbane Festival. As Brisbane's major cultural and entertainment festival, the Brisbane Festival will make the most of Brisbane's superb weather and outdoor lifestyle.
Brisbane Attractions
South Bank Parklands
Making the most of Brisbane's outdoor lifestyle, South Bank has wandering performers, free BBQ and picnoc areas, a sandy beach and swimming lagoon, weekend markets and 16 restaurants, cafe and food outlets.
Enjoy the ongoing program of entertainment, or take a look at South Bank Parklands' four major attractions - Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, South Bank Butterfly and Insect House, Our world Environment and Southships.
Brisbane River Aquatic Attraction
Enjoy the city views and sunny weather on the Brisbane River. Many ferry cruises or charter vessels make the most of the twisting river, otr try your hand at watersports or jogging alkong the riverside paths.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
The City Botanic Gardens, on the Bruisbane River, are a colourful escape in the centre of the city. The gardens come alive with activity including picnics, cycling, rollerblading and jogging.
The Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are located at the base of Mt. Coot-tha. Take the family star-trekking at the Cosmic Skydome, an extraordinary auditorium that lets you examine the night skies.
Markets - Brisbane Craft At Its Best
Thousands are attracted to the Riverside Markets at Eagle Street each Sunday for high quality crfts in a carnicval atmosphere. Also, the South Bank Arts Village is an open market with a wide range of Australian crafts and produce and is open Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Brisbane Forest Park - Go Bush
Explore the bush on Brisbane's doorstep. Great picnic facilities and scenic walking tracks in a 26,500 hectare forest reserve. Enjoy picnicking, sightseeing, camping, bushwalking, horse riding or cycling, all available in Brisbane Forest Park.
Accomodation Hotels and Motels of Brisbane
The following are a few central and relatively inexpensive places to stay:
Brisbane City Travelodge
-Roma Street, Brisbane
Brisbane Park Royal
-Corner Alice & Albert Streets, Brisbane
Hillcrest Apartment Hotel
-311 Vulture St, Brisbane, South Bank
Inn On The Park
-507 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower
Hotel Grand Chancellor
-Cnr Leichhardt Street and Wickham Terrace, Brisbane
PowerHouse Hotel
-Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton
Royal Albert
-Cnr Albert & Elizabeth Streets, Brisbane