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Australia's New World City

Combine art and outdoor adventure in Brisbane, where creative spaces, music and hip new restaurants meet pretty riverside gardens and man-made beaches. Explore the sun-soaked capital over a couple of days or a few weeks with our tips on the best things to see and do. International flights arrive at Brisbane Airport from many global hubs. From the airport, it's an easy 20 minute taxi or train ride to the city centre. The inner city has a free bus service that circles the city every 10 minutes, and a free CityHopper ferry service that travels along the river from North Quay to New Farm.
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Best things to do in Brisbane

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South Bank Parklands
Brisbane
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane
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Mount Coot-tha Lookout
Brisbane
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Sea World Theme Park
Main Beach
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Warner Bros. Movie World
Oxenford
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Dreamworld
Coomera
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Roma Street Parkland
Brisbane
Visit for: 2​h 30​min
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Brisbane
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City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane
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Queensland Museum & Sciencentre
Brisbane
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Queensland Art Gallery
Brisbane
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Eagle Street Pier
Brisbane
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Wheel of Brisbane
Brisbane
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Nudgee Beach Reserve
Brisbane
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Room Escape Games
Brisbane
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Eat Street Northshore
Brisbane
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The Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets
Brisbane
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QueensPlaza
Brisbane
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Popular with tourists and business travelers, Brisbane's lodgings range from luxurious rental apartments with private pools and city views, to economical hostels just minutes from the main attractions in South Bank and the central business district. To soak up some local flavor at an affordable price, consider the city's inner suburbs. Located just north of the CBD, Spring Hill offers quiet accommodations within striking distance of the lively downtown areas. If you want to explore the city's famous nightlife scene, consider neighborhoods like Fortitude Valley or New Farm.
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