Brisbane the capital city of Queensland state is the third largest tourist destination of Australia. Being considered as one of the major business hubs of the country, the city is home to information technology, finance, petroleum, paper milling and many more industries.

Overview: Located close to the Pacific Ocean and beside the Brisbane River, the present Brisbane is originally a penal colony established in 1824 under the guidance of Sir Thomas Brisbane. Then till now this industrial hub of Australia has emerged as one of the fastest growing tourist destination of the country. Climate of the city is humid subtropical.

Sightseeing: There are lots of sightseeing attractions in Brisbane. From historic sites like Brisbane City Hall to museums and from lavish parks like Brisbane Botanic gardens to exciting journey into the wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane Forest Park, Brisbane city offers something for everybody.

Things to Do: Not only sightseeing there are other several things to do and enjoy in Brisbane like shopping, entertainment, nightlife, sports, recreational activities etc. You can also enjoy or take participate in the celebrations of events of the city such as Brisbane Festival, Riverfestival, Ekka event etc.

Dining: Like most cities, Brisbane is also full of plenty of dining options. Restaurants in Brisbane serve you wide ranges of cuisines. The restaurants of the city serve Continental, Chinese, Indian, Italian or native whatever you like to taste or eat. But never miss the chance to taste seafood cuisine in Brisbane.

Accommodation: Like other facilities, Brisbane city also offers excellent accommodation facilities for its guests. You can easily find luxury, budget or discount hotels equipped with all comfort that suits best to your pockets all over the city.

Useful Information: The infrastructure of the city is also upto the mark. Getting to Brisbane is not a problem as Brisbane airport is linked with major cities of the world by regular network of flights. Transportation of Brisbane is also good. Other useful centers like hospitals and tourist information centers provide adequate and proper facilities.