Explore the charming yet sophisticated city of Brisbane!
Brisbane, the capital city of the Sunshine state, Queensland, is all about urban yet colourful lifestyles. Its dynamic live music scene, casinos and vibrant culture have given it the nickname ‘BrisVegas’.
If you’re a sun-seeker, then Brisbane will gift you the time of your life with its year-round sub-tropical weather! Stroll on wide strips of sunny beaches, immerse yourself in art and culture along the South Bank precinct, enjoy a mind-blowing city-scape view from the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, go aboard the City Cat or cruise on a Brisbane river dinner cruise from the city’s epicentre. If you have a day to spare, and love outdoors, take a trip to the World Heritage site: the Scenic Rim or head out to the azure blue waters onboard popular Brisbane whale watching cruises to capture the gentle giants in action.
One of the oldest cities of Australia, Brisbane is home to fascinating Queenslander architecture which you can see in most of the heritage buildings in the city.
Also, Brisbane proudly flaunts its many gardens like South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parkland, the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Forest Park and Portside Wharf Brisbane Botanic Gardens etc. which will make for a pleasant stroll during a free evening.
Visit this happening capital city and explore!
If not for early expeditions and sailors, cultures would have remained confined to their location of origin. World would have lost out on the beauty of diversity. Can you imagine that Brisbane, the vibrant capital city of Queensland, was initially an open woodland inhabited only by the Jagera and Turrbal Aborigines?
Unknown to the rest of the world, the Aboriginal tribes had settlements near Brisbane River, the heart of their native region. Back then, they used to call their homeland, Mian-Jin.
Later, when European sailors found the sea route to this scenic land, various settlements began to prosper in the area. Brisbane was founded as a penal settlement on Moreton Bay in 1824. It was later moved upriver to the current site in 1825. Free settlers were allowed in the region from 1839.
Brisbane River always took centre stage throughout Brisbane’s journey of evolution. Hence, the city was named after the river itself. With the industrial sector flourishing in the area, Brisbane transformed into a bustling city full of diverse people and cultures.
Now a brilliant city full of top-notch galleries, museums, theatres, cinemas, live-music venues and events, Brisbane has also retained its natural beauty. Nestling in the warmth of hazy blue hills, it is now home to about 2.27 million residents.
With a booming $146 billion economy, it is the third-largest city in Australia. Do you know that Brisbane also has the highest population growth rate for a capital city in Australia? The key business areas in Brisbane are mining, information technology, science, food and beverage, education facilities, tourism, aviation and the like.
Indulge the foodie in you with modern or classic Australian dishes and cuisine, while in Brisbane! With a growing influx of tourists and foreign residents, regional and continental cuisine is available throughout the city. Brisbane is particularly known for its fresh and authentic seafood.
Brisbane has over 700 stores ranging from coveted international designer outlets to local designer shops. Browse online for a full day parking deal and go on a shopping tour at the famous Queen Street mall. You can also buy gifts and local souvenirs at small shops that dot the shopping streets in the city.
All shopping and trading businesses in Brisbane are open 24x7, until 6pm, with late-night shopping open on Thursdays in suburban areas and Fridays in the city centre, except for selected public holidays.
Make this your next holiday destination.
