Brisbane, Australia
Discover a welcoming urban metropolis alive with exclusive cultural and major sporting events. Sample award-winning restaurants, enticing rooftop bars, sensational shopping, stunning new 5-star hotels, world-class galleries with exclusive exhibitions, cultural experiences, and exciting urban adventures. Plan a longer stay and explore World Heritage rainforests, majestic mountain peaks and the pristine Moreton Bay filled with glorious islands and wildlife within an hour from the city. Discover Brisbane!
Eat & Drink
Are you ready to discover why Brisbane’s dining scene is attracting global attention? Sample Brisbane’s award-winning bars, bites and brews that have made their mark on the Australian foodie scene. Whether in The City, Howard Smith Wharves, James Street, South Brisbane or surrounding regions - there is an abundance of rooftop bars, hidden laneway gems and riverside delights to enjoy while reveling in Brisbane’s alfresco lifestyle.
Shopping
Prepare to shop until you drop with world-class shopping at your doorstep. Wander through one of Australia’s largest open-air malls Queen Street Mall and find over 1,000 stores including international and local designers. Head to James Street, to pursue one of Brisbane’s hottest retail and lifestyle strips with impressive design showrooms, boutique fashion, art galleries and cafes. For something a little quirky, the rolling hills of Paddington are a must for quaint cottages turned shopfronts full of designer fashion, antiques, second-hand treasures and
retro homewares.
Culture
See Brisbane’s stories unravel before your eyes at Museum of Brisbane or take a walking tour unveiling Brisbane’s bountiful public art, before sampling craft beer or locally-roasted coffee in hidden laneway venues. Discover the ancient stories and cultural practices of Brisbane’s first nations peoples through tours with Nyanda, BlackCard and Quandamooka Coast.
Nature & Adventure
Brisbane is Australia’s nature capital. Hike through bushland and seek out spectacular views on Mt Coot-tha, glamp amid the bush at Sanctuary by Sirromet or get lost in nature at the luxurious Spicers Hidden Vale. Make tracks to the hinterland and explore World Heritage rainforests, glistening waterfalls and refreshing rock pools. A wonderland of national park walking trails around Brisbane will see you exploring beautiful terrain. Take a day trip offshore and explore the stunning Moreton Island wrecks with their teeming marine life or discover the North Gorge Walk on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) where you can spot the likes of whales, turtles and manta rays.
Seek out adventures in the heart of the city.
Urban Experiences
Enter the heart of The City and fall in love with the rich culture, vibrancy and experiences on offer. Stroll along City Reach and delight in the best of Brisbane riverside eats and drinks. Wander off the beaten track and experience the hidden laneways and award- winning cocktail bars. Put aside the afternoon to tackle the ultimate craft beer trail, hopping between breweries and bars. For a cultural experience, The City has popular and diverse art trails to explore. Entertain the family with a playful itinerary of indoor activities, from bowling to karaoke – there's something for everyone.