Brisbane, Australia
The capital of the state of Queensland, Brisbane is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825. Home to many top Australian universities such as the University of Queensland, the Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University, the city is a regional education hub. A city with a strong research focus, the city government has invested heavily in fields such as biotechnology, and this in turn is beginning to become a driving force in the city's economy.
Whether you're in the city for research or business however, there's a good chance that you'll want to experience some of its art and culture as well. From the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in South Bank, to the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art which is found in the same precinct, Brisbane certainly isn't found lacking when it comes to aesthetics. The city is also home to many annual festivals including the Ekka, also called the Royal Queensland Show, and the Riverfestival, both of which visitors would do good to experience.
As for sightseeing, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world's first Koala sanctuary, is a must stop if you're into animals, or even if you're just intrigued by the out of the ordinary. Of course, more regular sights are also available in the form of the Brisbane Forest Park and the Portside Wharf, both of which make for interesting walking.
Sports fans will be pleased to know that Brisbane is a city with a rich sporting tradition, including hosting the 1987 Rugby World Cup, the 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2000 Sydney Olympics. From Rugby to Cricket and beyond Brisbane has an avid sporting culture, and fans should definitely catch a game or two while in town.
From education, to business, and leisure, the city has attractions for every kind of traveller, and the city is sure to inform and entertain you throughout your stay. The centre of Queensland, Brisbane is one city that will certainly not leave you wanting.
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Your 2 night stay in Brisbane, AU
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Hilton Brisbane
The Hilton Brisbane presents a sleek, curved façade that overlooks the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, Australia.
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Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane-Clarion Collection
Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane-Clarion Collection overlooks ANZAC Square in downtown Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. $14.69 Stay 2 Nights and Save 20% on Your Stay!
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Marriott Brisbane
Set in downtown Brisbane adjacent to the Riverwalk, the Marriott Brisbane provides convenient high-rise accommodations in this capital city of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland. $27.62
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Rydges South Bank
Rydges South Bank Brisbane hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane's arts and entertainment precinct and is the closest hotel to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. $16.69
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The Sebel Suites Brisbane
The Sebel Suites Brisbane is located in Brisbane Australia's City Center, or CBD, as locals call it, and is 20 meters away from Queen Street Mall and Treasury Casino. $18.40
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Novotel Brisbane
The Novotel Brisbane hotel sits 15 kilometers from Brisbane International Airport in Brisbane, Queensland, in northeastern Australia. $15.69 Stay 2 Nights and Save 20% on Your Stay!
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Sofitel Brisbane Central
Located in downtown Brisbane, Australia, the Sofitel Brisbane Central offers a convenient location atop the city's Central Station. $27.70
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Holiday Inn Brisbane
The Holiday Inn Brisbane is located in downtown Brisbane, Australia, adjacent to the Brisbane Transit Centre, and 500 meters from the city center and Suncorp Stadium. $12.97
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Stamford Plaza Brisbane
With a commanding presence on the Brisbane River and next to the city's well-known Botanical Gardens sits the Stamford Plaza Brisbane. $23.14
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Watermark Hotel Brisbane
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Conrad Treasury Casino, Brisbane
Set in the Australian state of Queensland, the Conrad Treasury Casino is located in Brisbane, the state's capital. This city-centre hotel is situated 0. $17.31
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Quay West Suites Brisbane
Quay West Suites Brisbane is located opposite City Botanic Gardens, 250 meters from the CBD, and one-half kilometer from Queen Street Mall, Parliament House and the Brisbane River. $21.32
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Hotel Urban Brisbane
Hotel Urban Brisbane is located in Brisbane, Australia, 900 meters from the city center, and two kilometers from the Suncorp Stadium. Hotel Features. $10.77 Stay 2 Nights and Save 25% on Your Stay! Only 3 rooms left!
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Oaks Festival Towers
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Oaks Festival towers is located in Brisbane, Australia.
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Oaks 212 Margaret
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Oaks 212 Margaret is located in Brisbane, Australia.
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Key Attractions
- Alma Park Zoo
Alma Park Zoo is located north of Brisbane, Australia, in Dakabin on Alma Road. The small 20-acre (81,000 m2) park is filled with Australian and exotic species. Alma Park zoo is fully landscaped with walking paths through tropical gardens under a canopy of rainforest trees and plants.
- ANZAC Square War Memorial
ANZAC Square, which is named in honour of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, is a Queensland state memorial to men and women who participated in overseas armed service.
- Australian Woolshed
Visit the Australian Woolshed to see how sheeps are raised. See a sheepdog at work, or how a sheep is sheared.
More Attractions from Brisbane, Australia
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens
- Brisbane Convention Centre
- Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba)
- Brisbane Customs House
- Brisbane Forest Park
- Brisbane International Airport
- Brisbane Parliament House
- Gateway Bridge
- Goodwill Bridge
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Mount Coot-Tha
- Museum of Brisbane
- New Farm Park
- Newstead House
- Queen Street Mall
- Queensland Art Gallery
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre
- Queensland University of Technology
- Roma Street Parkland
- Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
- Skyneedle
- St. Andrew's Uniting Church
- St. Helena National Park
- St. John's Anglican Cathedral
- St. Stephens Cathedral
- State Library of Queensland
- Story Bridge
- Suncorp Stadium
- University of Queensland
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