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What to know before visiting Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of Queensland, and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania with a population of approximately 2.6 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, which includes several other regional centres and cities. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15 km (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Brisbane is located in the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between Moreton Bay and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges. It sprawls across several local government areas, most centrally the City of Brisbane. A diverse city with over 32% of its metropolitan population being foreign-born, Brisbane is frequently ranked highly in lists of the most liveable cities. Galleries and museums are an important part of the city's culture, with the most prominent being the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. Brisbane has hosted major events including the 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo 88, the final Goodwill Games in 2001, the 2014 G20 summit, and will host the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.Brisbane is a popular tourist destination. Major landmarks and attractions include South Bank Parklands, the City Botanic Gardens, King George Square and City Hall, the Story Bridge, the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. -Wikipedia
General Info
Time Zone
GMT +10:00
Currency
Australian Dollar
1USD = 1.50 AUD
Best time to visit
January
February
Local Weather
JAN
21.7°
21.7°
FEB
21.4°
30.2°
MAR
20.1°
29.1°
APR
17.4°
27.3°
MAY
13.8°
24.5°
JUN
11.9°
22.0°
JUL
10.4°
22.0°
AUG
10.8°
23.4°
SEP
13.9°
25.7°
OCT
16.5°
27.2°
NOV
18.8°
28.4°
DEC
20.6
29.6°
Popular Activities
Explore the popular activities
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
The Wheel of Brisbane.
Museum of Brisbane
Roma Street Parkland
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
South Bank Parklands
Streets Beach
New Farm Park
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
Brisbane Sign
Story Bridge
MacArthur Museum Brisbane
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Queensland Maritime Museum
Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
Rocks Riverside Park
King Edward Park
Sherwood Arboretum
The Enchanted Garden
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Mowbray Park
QUT The Cube
Daisy Hill Conservation Park
Old Government House
Epicurious Garden
The Commissariat Store Museum
South Brisbane Memorial Park
Wilson Outlook Reserve
Howard Smith Wharves
Fort Lytton National Park
Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk
Brisbane Opal Museum
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Hidden World Playground
Orleigh Park
Birrunga Gallery
Botanic Gardens Edward Street Gates
Shorncliffe Pier
Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre
Riverside Green Playground
Les Atkinson Park
QUT Art Museum
J.C. Slaughter Falls
Puzzled Room Escape
Queensland Police Museum
Calamvale District Park
Whites Hill Reserve
Queensland Museum
Capalaba Regional Park
Tropical Display Dome
Majestic Park
Field Canon
Brisbane City Hall
Marchant Park
Victoria Park / Barrambin
Waterline Park
Kidspace Playground
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