Brisbane is one of the most progressive cities in Australia offering a great variety of activities, and having effectively rubbed off its image as a backwater town and become a popular destination. Brisbane hotels are available in the budget range of US$ 60 up to expensive luxury accommodation. There are over 50 hotels in Brisbane and the surrounding area. Hotels in Brisbane can be checked for availability online. It is a good idea to plan your trip in advance and book your room in a Brisbane Hotel to take advantage of the best rates.
With its many interesting districts abounded by lively streets, beautiful environs, buzzing nightlife and a hip cultural scene, you can see why Brisbane is the arts' capital of Queensland. You'll find numerous theatres, cinemas, concert halls, galleries and museums here. Brisbane has a very good climate and a culture to match! The best time to visit Brisbane is between June to August when the days are warm and sunny and the nights are cool. If it's a quiet holiday you're looking for, plan your trip in May or October, so you get the place more to yourself. Some attractions are the City Centre with its historical old buildings and Meteorological Observatory, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where animal lovers will have an enjoyable time with koalas, kangaroos, possums, wombats, emus and lyrebirds and the lively markets - South Bank, Eagle St Pier, Fortitude Valley, and the Brunswick St Mall. Mt Coot-tha with its awesome view, the Glass House Mountains, Botanic Gardens, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Queensland Cultural Centre, the Queensland Museum, the State Library and the Performing Arts Complex are places of varied tourist interest. more...
