Brisbane - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Travel Highlights
- Queensland Cultural Centre is a vast entertainment complex and the go-to destination for all cultural events in town. This cultural hub is the home of Queensland Museum, a space dedicated to arts, science and natural history.
- The district of South Bank stretches along the south waterfront of the Brisbane River. It hosts the South Bank Parklands, where you will find the Wheel of Brisbane and Nepal Peace Pagoda.
- West End is a bustling, multi-cultural residential area where you can experience the city like a local. In West End, you will find a plethora of family-owned restaurants, independent shops, as well as arts and crafts vendors.
- Mount Coot-tha is the favorite nature getaway for Brisbanites and tourists alike. This vast landmark hosts the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and the Sir Thomas Brisbane Observatory.
Travel Tips
- If you plan on travelling around the city, it’s best to invest in a Go Card. With it, you’ll be able to save 30% on single journeys, and this service works for any bus, train or ferry in South East Queensland. At the end of your trip, you can get a refund for whatever's left on your card.
- Summers in Brisbane tend to get pretty scorching, so if you plan on visiting the city between the months of December and March, make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen and wear light, loose-fitting clothes.
- A unique and affordable way to experience the city is by boarding the City Cat, local ferry service that operates various lines around Brisbane.
