Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia, and the third-largest city on the continent. It was once a sleepy, provincial city, hidden behind the facades of commercial buildings. But in recent years, Brisbane has deservedly become one of the most attractive places to live in Australia.

Brisbane Attractions and Entertainment
Brisbane Tourism has developed an excellent guide to the city and its surrounding areas, which is available directly from their office. This guide includes ready-made “attraction packages” for one, two, and three days, as well as information on restaurants, bars, shops, and much more.

Mountain Coot-tha, located 6 km from the city center, offers panoramic views of the city. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Planetarium are also located here. The best way to reach the summit is by car, but for those who enjoy exercise, there are also walking and cycling paths, as well as mountain climbing trails. Another popular destination for mountain lovers is the Scenic Rim.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a nature reserve where you can pet koalas and hand-feed kangaroos. This zoo is ranked among the top ten zoos in the world and also offers visitors the chance to see platypuses and marsupials. Another popular city zoo is Alma Park Zoo.

The Story Bridge is one of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks. Other significant architectural landmarks in the city include Brisbane City Hall and King George Square, as well as Parliament House, the Commissioner’s Warehouses, and the Gothic Albert Street Church.

For art lovers, Brisbane has the Cultural Precinct, a district of galleries, exhibition spaces, and museums dedicated to contemporary art.

From Brisbane, you can head to Moreton Bay and visit its islands. There, you can watch dolphins and whales, and even explore the sand dunes in a 4WD jeep. You can also see how convicts lived on St. Helena Island.