The third largest city in Australia, Brisbane is a quintessential cosmopolitan city with a population of over 2 million. The Brisbane River is the prominent landmark of the city. Excellent climate and laid back life of the city makes Brisbane the sunshine capital of Australia. The city is refined, progressive, diverse and dynamic and offers delightful arts, entertainment, food and wine. Unique Brisbane shopping experience, exciting nightlife of the city and a gamut of outdoor activities that include surfing, hot-air ballooning, sailing, etc make the city a great tourist destination. The scenic city with islands and mountain rainforests is a unique combination of nature and sophistication. Must see places: Brisbane houses many stunning heritage buildings that represent architectural brilliance. Queensland Parliament House, Brisbane city Hall, Albert Street Unity Church, Treasury Building, etc are classic examples of exceptional architecture. Koala Sanctuary at Lone Pine, Australia Zoo, Alma Park Zoo and Australian bush land are homes to a wide variety of flora and fauna. A tourist can find innumerable native bird species and rare species of animals like kangaroos, Emus, Wallabies, Possums Wombats and Koalas, there.

The Queensland Cultural centre combines museum, art gallery and performing arts complex under one roof. A visit to Southbank Parklands, St. Helena Island and Kingsford Smith Memorial can provide a memorable and exciting experience. Mt. Cootha offers a perfect Brisbane holiday with 57 hectares of gardens, subtropical and Australian flora, lakes, ponds, streams and a planetarium.

Must see events

Every two years, the Brisbane Festival that is one of the most prominent international art festivals is celebrated in September. Australia Day held on January 26 at the Kangaroo Point is an exciting day filled with fun events like cockroach races(!). The Mountains to Mangroves festival in July, the Royal National Agricultural show in August, the International Film festival in the month of August, Brisbane Writers Festival and Brisbane River Festival are a few colourful events in the city.

Must do activities

The Alma Park and the Lone Pine koala Sanctuary is perfect for a nature lover. See all the major scenic views of the city by going on a river cruise and travelling in the local tour bus, tram or sight-seeing buses organised by the city council. The Tangalooma Island is a great destination for watching the dolphins and feeding them. A ferry trip to North Stradbroke Island and Bush walking can be a refreshing experience. The Bribie Island is a great place for surfing and fishing. Camp Mountain, Mt. Glorious and Manorina National Park provide ideal settings for hikers and bushwalkers. Tourists can unwind in the evenings visiting the open-air restaurants in the city, after a long day packed with lots of activities.

Brisbane shopping

The fashion hub of Brisbane, the Queen Street Hall at the city centre is the best haunt for a shopping buff. The outdoor markets in the city offer an array of local craft and art items for the visitors. The Riverside Market, South Bank Market, Brunswick Street Mall in Fortitude Valley, Cleveland Bayside market, etc are the markets that are a must visit for the tourists and locals.

Brisbane nightlife

The Caxton Street has hosts of popular nightspots ideal for the travellers who want to party all night or want to get a swig of the Brisbane mind. Numerous nightclubs, bars and cultural centres offer exciting opportunities to revel in the city of Brisbane.

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