With its emerging chic café culture and thriving arts scene, Brisbane is a bustling base for exploring the natural beauty of the Queensland coast. But despite its big-city airs, Brisbane is home to some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Book one of our Brisbane holiday packages and you’ll be set to explore not only the picturesque city, with its streets lined with quaint Queenslanders, but the surrounding regions, including hinterland, coastline and rainforests. If you want to make the most of your Brisbane holiday, then a visit to Moreton Bay is a must – just 25km from the city centre it is home to pristine beaches and bright wildflowers and is one of the best places in the world to go whale watching.
Discover the secrets of Queensland's capital
A young modern city with trendy urban precincts, parks and even a manmade beach, Brisbane makes the most of its outdoor lifestyle.
Southbank Parklands
Any Brisbane holiday should start on the Brisbane River which winds its way around some of the city's most picturesque landmarks and suburbs. Take a CityCat along the river, or take a walk or cycle along the riverside pathways. Brisbane's Queen Street Mall is home to world-class shopping from international boutiques to homegrown and world-renowned designer labels. The CBD is also the home of some of Brisbane's best restaurants and the new laneway bars. Just a stroll away from the CBD is the cultural and lifestyle precinct of South Bank Parklands with museums, art galleries, theatres, places to wine and dine and the aforementioned manmade beach, all on the river.
Story Bridge
Other inner-city precincts to visit include the boutique destination of New Farm with local designer labels, chic cafes and vibrant bars; Fortitude Valley for after-hours revellery in clubs and pubs; and Paddington for niche finds in sprawling converted Queenslander homes.