Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. In the city’s centre tourists can visit South Bank. South Bank has a sandy beach; picnic spots on large grass areas; various shops, and many cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. This place also has cinemas and regular free live entertainment that locals and tourists can enjoy. South Bank is also host to regular festivals. South Bank also has the Cultural Centre. At the Cultural Centre tourists can visit the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. These places are where many works of art from Australia and overseas can be seen and admired. The Queensland Museum is a great place to learn about natural and cultural history. When you are touring with children the Sciencentre is a good place to visit. In addition there is the State Library of Queensland. This library has a large variety of books, displays and activities. Ballet, opera, theatre and other on-stage entertainment can be found at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

There are regular trips on the Brisbane River. Ferry cruises can be taken up and down the river. Trips up and down the river do not have to be continuous. Tourists can stop on various locations along the river. While travelling on the river you can see many houses and city attractions.  The City Botanic Gardens is just a short walk from Brisbane’s central district. While walking through the gardens tourists will get to observe plant and animal life unique to Queensland. If there is time a drive a trip to the top of Mt Coot-tha is a good idea. Located there is the Brisbane Look-out Mt Coot-tha. From this place there is a great view of Brisbane City. You can observe the shape of the Brisbane River and the city centre’s skyline. When the whether is warm and sunny Moreton Bay and the distant mountain ranges can be observed. At the lookout there is also a café and restaurant. Also at Mt Coot-tha is the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The place has a tropical display dome; Japanese gardens; other specifically-themed gardens; a lagoon, and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.