Capital of Queensland, and home to around one and a half million people, Brisbane is the gateway to the tropical Sunshine State of Australia and the best point of entry for people wanting to visit the famous Gold Coast, or to head north to the coastal resorts around Cairns and begin a holiday exploring the myriad islands of the Great Barrier Reef on a cruise or diving trip.
Brisbane enjoys a great year round climate, owing to its near tropical location, but all the weather in the world cannot excuse a lack of things to do, so its lucky that Brisbane is one of the most important cultural centres in all of Australia, with loads of theatres, galleries and museums, as well as plenty of leafy parks to stroll through, and stunning countryside and some pleasant urban scenery to enjoy.
With a nickname Bris Vegas, it's a given that the nightlife in Brisbane is one of the main reasons for visiting the city, and there are plenty of clubs and bars to go out to during the evening, as well as a number of casinos in Brisbane to choose from if you want to get out of the sun for a while and take your chances on the roulette table.
An excellent addition to any holiday touring Australia, Brisbane is a fine city to visit, and offers plenty for travellers to see and do. In a poll, a vast number of Australians said that if they had the choice, Brisbane would be the city they would choose to live in, and once you've stayed there, you'll soon see why.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Capital: Canberra
Area: 7.68 million Sq KM
Population: 19.5 Million
Language: English
Flight Time: 20 Hours from London
Currency: Australian Dollar
