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Brisbane is bursting with things to do. Queensland capital is sexy and sophisticated, diverse and full of life. Visitors boarding flights to Brisbane are on their way to great food, great wine, and the best in arts and entertainment. It’s hard to imagine a city with this much energy is also home to a quiet beaches and rainforests.

In the heart of Brisbane tourists will find a mix of old and new – colonial buildings stand next to glass towers, and local beer gardens look out to the city’s botanical gardens. Brisbane is flanked by islands to the east and mountains to the west offering travelers the best of both worlds in one city.

Travelers booking flights to Brisbane will be delighted by the endless options available and at decent prices, too. Food, accommodations and entertainment are affordable to even the most budget-conscience travel.

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Brisbane Climate

Brisbane has a sub-tropical climate and 300 sunny days a year. The city is the most pleasant in winter, especially June to August. The days are warm and sunny and the evenings cool. Daytime temperatures are around 70 degrees (F) and nighttime around 50. Summers are also mild with daytime highs in the mid-80s and evenings around 70.

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When to Fly to Brisbane

Peak Season:

Brisbane is very busy in winter when the weather is mild and Australians from Sydney and Melbourne head north to escape the cold. Because it is also pleasant in summer, Brisbane is a popular destination for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Off Season:

Although less crowded in spring and fall, Brisbane remains a year-round destination.

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Getting Around Brisbane

A great city for walking, Brisbane’s floating River Walk connects more than 13 miles of pathways, roads, bridges, and parks along the Brisbane River. There is also a riverside bicycle track from the City Botanic Gardens out to the University of Queensland.

TransLink operates a network of buses, trains, and ferries. Buses run frequently during the week, but less on weekends. The CityCat ferries are fast and go to many places of interest. The suburban rail network is also fast and efficient.

Driving can be confusing. Brisbane has a network of one-way streets that require planning to navigate. Most hotels and motels, though, have free parking for guests.

Taxis are available, and there are taxi stands at each end of Queen Street Mall, on Edward Street and on George Street (outside the Treasury Casino).

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Brisbane Insider Information

  • The Botanic Gardens at the foot of Mount Cootha are a 15-minute drive from the city center and worth a visit. Entrance to the gardens is free and they’re open from 8am-5pm. The largest subtropical gardens in the state, they are laid out by themes, so you can wander through the Japanese Garden, the Fern House or the Australian Plant Community.
  • The world’s “first and largest” koala sanctuary is in Brisbane. The Lone Pine Sanctuary (motto: “The earth is not only for humans”) is home to 130 cuddly koalas as well as other Australian creatures such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, snakes, lizards and kookaburras. Just to prove you’ve really been there, the sanctuary also offers photos of visitors cuddling a koala or wrapping a snake about their necks.
  • Queen Street is the main thoroughfare in the city. The pedestrianized road has many shops and restaurants and is also the situation of the main tourist bureau.
  • Day trips are possible from the city to the Gold Coast. You can book with the tourist office or with many of the hotels around town, or hire a car and drive. It’s just under an hour away.
  • The south side of the city is known as Southbank, an area of riverside and parklands, which even contains an artificial beach. The Queensland Performing Arts Center and Gallery are also in the area.

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Brisbane Airports

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Travelers can board direct flights to Brisbane from Europe, Asia, and New Zealand. More than 20 airlines offer flights to Brisbane including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. From North America, Qantas Airlines flies offers direct flights to Brisbane from Los Angeles, but travelers can likely get cheap flights to Brisbane by flying through Sydney and transferring to Brisbane.

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In-flight Reading

The Kingdom Where Nobody Dies

Kimberley StarrThis book won the One Book One award for books in Brisbane in 2005. Psychologist Madeleine Jeffries returns home to the city to investigate disappearances along the Brisbane River.

The Mayne Inheritance

Rosamond SiemonAnother One Book One winner, The Mayne Inheritance tells of Patrick Mayne who moves from Ireland in 1841 to the young town of Brisbane.

Claiming a Continent: A New History of Australia

David DayA fascinating history of the country and the events that have shaped it.

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