How to Sightsee in Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of the Sunshine State of Queensland, the second-largest state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Brisbane is a great place to springboard your overseas trip from. Brisbane itself has plenty to see, if you know how to get around. Read on to learn more.
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The CityCat cruises past the Botanical Gardens.
Brisbane is a river town. There's no better way to view the city and suburbs the same way the first explorers did--by boat. The Brisbane City CityCat is a ferry service running the length of the river from Hamilton to St Lucia. Services run every thirty minutes for a two trip.
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Queensland Rail is the State's train services, with all suburban and inter-urban services passing through or terminating at Central Station. Within a hours train ride you can visit the Railway Museum, The Australian Woolshed, Steve Irwin's famous Australia Zoo--or connect with a bus to the beaches of the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast.
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With access to a car your choices to the west widen. Toowoomba--the City of Flowers, the Jondaryan Woolshed, Queensland Raceway, or the beauty of the Brisbane Valley with Somerset Dam and Wivenhoe Dam.
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The Brewery at Milton
The inner city itself is a trove of adventure on a walking tour. The Queen Street Mall, the Maritime Museum, Southbank, the XXXX brewery and the Botanical Gardens are all within a 15 minute walk of most of the inner city accommodation.
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Tips & Warnings
Brisbane is the second largest single municipality in the world. The size of the city has overwhelmed many foreign visitors who fail to appreciate the great distances needed to be traversed.
When walking wear comfortable shoes. The undulating terrain means many hills and will be crossed.
The average mean temperature in Brisbane includes a healthy dose of humidity. Stay hydrated when outdoor. Avoid the midday sun where possible.
