Brisbane - Queensland

There is so much to see and do in Brisbane! Chose a area from the list and you'll soon find that whatever you want to do Brisbane can offer it!

Brisbane is Queenslands state capital and is known as "Australia's most livable City".

Accessability to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Morton Island, and Stradbroke Island makes Brisbane an ideal base for seeing south east Queensland.

Spend some time in the city and discover the great things to do.South Bank, Roma Street Parklands, Fortitude Valley and Mount Coot-tha are all excellent locations around Brisbane, with plenty to do.

Brisbane has a very good public transport system and with the great weather and plenty of paths walking is also a good option. Lots of parks and public places that are a easy to get make for great places to relax and spend some time.

For the Sports person most major sports are catered for in Brisbane

Accommodation

There are so many places to visit in Brisbane and all types of accommodation, from Bed & Breakfast, Resorts, Retreats, Hotels, Motels, Guesthouses, Self Catered, Camping, Cabins and Caravan Parks are available.

Whatever your style, you'll find a great place to stay in Brisbane

Tours in, and around Brisbane

There are many Tours in, and around Brisbane, whether its to visit the beautiful coastline, the Hinterland or to sample the local wines, or experience the offshore activities. There is so much on offer, opportunity knocks at every turn to experience new and wonderful things.

Local Tour Operators have a great knowledge of their area, So why not experience it with people who know all the best spots.

Whatever your style, you'll find a great Tour in Brisbane.

Things To See and Do

There are so many Things To See and Do in Brisbane.

Start with a visit to the the BrisbaneVisitor Centre where they can help you with your holiday plans.

Brisbane Visitors Information Centre

Cnr Albert and Queen Streets,
Brisbane
Queensland, 4000
Phone 07 3236 2020
Fax 07
Email

Dining Out

There are many Great Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels and other Dining Options throughout Brisbane giving so many dining possibilities, often the hardest thing is deciding where to eat. Whatever your favourite foods, you'll find plenty of options in Brisbane.

National Parks of the Brisbane region.

Local History

The British Government, in September 1822, instructed Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane, to find a suitable site for another Penal Colony. Exploration parties were sent to Moreton Bay, Port Curtis and Port Bowen. The explorer John Oxley reached the waters of Moreton Bay in November 1823 and found three escaped convicts, Thomas Pamphlett, Richard Parsons and John Finnegan, who claimed that they had been swept out to sea while on wood-cutting expedition. They had floated north in a small boat and been washed up on the sandy beaches of Moreton Island, where local Aborigines had shown them the local source of fresh water.
On returning to Sydney Oxley was sent back to Moreton Bay on the Brig Amity, with 29 convicts, 14 soldiers, and the botanist Allan Cunningham, a surgeon and storekeeper named Walter Scott, and Lieutenant Henry Miller who was to be the settlement's first military commandant.
Thus the Brisbane region was first settled as an outpost of the New South Wales colony in 1824 as the Morton Bay Penal Settlement at what is now known as Redcliffe. Three months later the settlement moved up the Brisbane River to what is now North Quay. The settlement was named after Thomas Brisbane, the then Governor of New South Wales.

Sporting Clubs

Whatever your favourite sport, you'll find plenty of options in Brisbane.

The Brisbane Events Calendar