Most populous and capital city of Queensland, Brisbane is among the oldest
cities in Australia. Located on the Brisbane River, the city is a
cosmopolitan economic hub. Founded upon the homelands of indigenous Jagera
and Turrbal people, Brisbane’s history can be traced back to 1824. The city
received global attention after hosting two major international events,
World Expo in 1988 and the Commonwealth Games in 1982. Brisbane is a
popular tourist destination and is near to the Gold Coast. Portside Wharf,
South Bank Parklands, Story Bridge, Brisbane City Hall, St. John’s
Cathedral and Queensland Gallery of Modern Art are top attractions here.
Things to do in Brisbane
Queensland Cultural Centre
Queensland Cultural Centre is an entertainment center located at Grey
Street in the South bank precinct. Culture Centre features Queensland Art
Gallery, Queensland Theater Company, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland
Performing Art Center, and State Library of Queensland. The center has
various sub-tropical gardens and cafes, book stores, and eateries on site.
The Cultural Centre is a haven for art enthusiasts and a must visit
attraction.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s largest and oldest koala
sanctuary. Located in the Fig Tree Pocket suburb of Brisbane, the sanctuary
has a kangaroo reserve as well, where visitors can pet and feed uncaged
kangaroos. Tasmanian devils, echidnas, wombats, platypus, cockatoos,
kookaburras, cassowaries, emus and many Australian parrots can be found
here. A trip to the sanctuary is surely a delight for animals and nature
lovers alike.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Mt. Coot-tha are located at Toowong on the Mt. Coot-tha. The gardens offer
panoramic views of Brisbane and are considered to be Queensland’s eminent
subtropical botanic gardens. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens comprises the
largest collection of Australian rainforest trees. Several indigenous
plants, ferns, wetland plants, bonsai, cactus, bamboo and fragrant plants
are also found here.
Best Time to Fly to Brisbane
The best time to fly to Brisbane is during the winter season, from June to
August and during spring, from September to November. This period is
considered to be the peak time to visit Brisbane due to mild temperatures
and dry days. To avoid tourist crowds, it is advised to visit the city
during the months of March, April, and May.
Airports in Brisbane
Flights to Brisbane are operated by Brisbane Airport. The international airport also has
a cargo terminal. It is a hub for Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar
Airways, Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Tigerair Australia. The
airport offers flights to a number of destinations around the globe such as
Hong Kong, Vancouver, Nadi, Port Vila, Singapore, Auckland, Honolulu, and
more.