Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia is abode to some 1.6 million people. With 21% of its total population aged less than 15 years, it is referred as the most youthful city of Australia and is fast becoming a favored destination of all tourists visiting the continent. Known as Bris Vegas locally, Brisbane with a prosperous, cosmopolitan atmosphere, a great street-café scene, beautiful riverside parks, a busy cultural calendar is turning into one of the most desirable places to live. To visit this fascinating city, join us on Travel to Brisbane.
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Capital city of Queensland, Brisbane has shucked its reputation as a backwater and emerged as one of the country's most progressive centres. Since playing host to a series of major international events in the 80s, including the 1982 Commonwealth Games and Expo 88, Brisbane has developed into a vivacious, multinational city.
Brisbane is also the arts capital of Queensland with loads of theaters, cinemas, concert halls, galleries and museums attracting people from all over the world to the city.
Sprawled over an area of 1,360 sq km, Brisbane is situated in the southeastern corner of Queensland; 25km upstream from the mouth of the Brisbane River. | The compact River city is built along and between the looping rambles of the river, making it easy to explore the wonders of the city on foot. Brisbane's climate is the best in Australia, with hot summers and mild winters making for almost year-round sunshine and turning it into an ideal destination for alfresco dining and outdoor socializing. Brunswick Street Mall Markets, South Bank Parklands, Castlemaine Perkins Brewery and Mount Coot-tha are some of the must visit spots in Brisbane on Travel to Brisbane. |
