Brisbane Accommodation
Brisbane accommodation rates are among the best in the world and whether you are staying for one day or one month, there will be options to suit any budget. If you are a backpacker traveling around, chances are you will be on a tight budget and wanting something in the lower price range. Prices usually start around $20 for a bed in a hostel, sharing the room with a number of people (usually 2 - 6), with the price rising for more private accommodation. The hostels in Brisbane are clean and social, usually with a range of facilities available such as a pool, TV, computers and common room.
For people with a higher budget, prices go up thousands of dollars a day to stay in a six star resort. If your budget is somewhere in betweeen, you can grab an apartment for $80 - $300 a night, depending on the season and star rating. There's a never-ending amount of options for anybody, whether you are a family, a couple, or even just one person.
Other Brisbane Attractions
The Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Brisbane City from the heart of Brisbane’s cultural, lifestyle and entertainment precinct, The South Bank Parklands.
Alma Park Zoo
At Alma Park Zoo you can cuddle a koala, caress a crocodile or snuggle a snake. A genuine wildlife experience - discover a wide range of Australian, exotic and endangered animals at Alma Park Zoo.
Museum Of Brisbane
The Museum of Brisbane has become a place to contemplate contemporary culture, heritage and humankind - especially as it relates to Brisbane and our social history.
Brisbane City Hall
City Hall's exceptional location in the very heart of Brisbane makes it the ideal place for tourists to start their visit in Brisbane. The city's most significant historical landmark combines Brisbane City Hall, City Hall Art Gallery, The Clock Tower, King George Square and Brisbane Administration Centre.
Brisbane Events
The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane
Bridge to Brisbane is a fun run held in Brisbane, Australia each year in August. There are two route options available; five kilometres or ten kilometres.
Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival will intrigue, delight and inspire with its programme of theatre, dance, music, conversation and visual arts bursting across the city and suburbs for three exciting weeks.
Brisbane Boat Show
Since 1961, the Brisbane Boat Show has been showcasing and promoting the benefits of a marine based lifestyle to the people of Queensland.
Brisbane Climate
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and dry, mild winters. From November through March, thunderstorms are common over Brisbane, with the more severe events accompanied by large damaging hail stones, torrential rain and destructive winds. The city's highest recorded temperature was 43.2 °C on 26 January 1940. On 19 July 2007, Brisbane's temperature fell below the freezing point for the first time since records began, registering −0.1 °C at the airport.
Brisbane Facts
- Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland
- Population: 2,004,262
- Area: 5904.8 square kilometers
- Public transport available: train, bus, ferry
- The city is situated on the Brisbane River
- Prior to European settlement, the Brisbane area was inhabited by the Turrbal people