City Guide Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane: Quiet and Quaint

Brisbane is a nice city but there is not much to do. I wouldn't recommend staying here for a long period of time unless you're working and traveling.

lots of cockroachs in the dorm which woke people up many times in the night because they were in the bed!

Don't Discount Brissie

Before we got to Brisbane people didn't have much good to say about it. But we found it to be a lovely city, there is plenty to see and do. Walking around the city centre, botanic gardens and south bank took us nearly two days. Also, Brissie is a great base for trips to places liek the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay and our favourite Noosa.

Insider Tip:Use the Citycat ferry to see the city from the river, it's quick and fun to do.

brisbane is an easy place to get around, public transport is pretty cheap. spoilt for choice with regards places to eat and drink. interesting places once you get out the main drag of queen street.

Brisbane..I'll be back!!

What a great place to get around in, it may have been WInter-but I walked everywhere for 5 days and the August weather was just as fine as our Summers in Seattle! Every turn had something to offer, at night to walk the Queen St Mall/Cassino or Denbys for a movie. Walking in the South Parklands any time of day or night I felt safe traveling alone. Sad to say I had to leave the AMof the RiverFire event! The bridges, the boats..rented a kayak too..delightful. Sydney was a cosmopolitan "must see" onceO also experienced, but its Brisbane I'll come back too!

Insider Tip:Leave your backpack behind if you go to the Casino..unless you don't mind 4.00 to park it there.