Brisbane Travel Guide

Points Of Interest In Brisbane, Australia

When you go to the capital of Queensland you will want to see and do so many different things. Brisbane is known as the fastest growing city in Australia right now. It has so much to offer. No matter what you do for fun on a vacation, you will find it, lots of it here in this grand Australian city.

There are several major tourist areas in and around Brisbane and each offers a unique collection of attractions. Brisbane’s central business district is a mecca for shoppers and offers tourists access to the Queen Street Mall. With over 700 shops to choose from, visitors will surely have their hands full and, even if they do tire of shopping, the mall also offers countless restaurants, cinemas, hotels and even a grand casino.

Mount Coo-tha has a lot to offer for inquisitive travelers. You can go to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and Planetarium to see some beautiful plants and incredible exhibits. If you want to get into the real wilderness you need to go to the area Reserve. It has 1500 hectares of bushland that is untouched and wild. The JC Slaughter falls are there and are really something.

For something upscale and special, go to the Paddington or Milton area. There are lovely boutiques there with plenty of designer and one of a kind items. Suncorp Stadium is the spot to catch some big name concerts or watch a game, if that suits your fancy. If you were unaware, there is a Chinatown in Brisbane. It has it’s own unique attractions and you can stay busy there until dawn.

With all of this glitz you don’t want to forget about the West End. That is where you can find the artsy section of town. You can eat at one of many well known organic restaurants. If you have a taste for rare books and hard to find vinyl, this is where you want to be. Get a taste of the bohemian lifestyle, Australian style.