Brisbane Tours, Activities, Attractions and Things to do
The city of Brisbane is a melting pot of corporate big business, laid back coastal lifestyle and riverside living with the rugged outback to the west and north. This mix creates a perfect business hub and a stylish and elegant yet down to earth Australian holiday destination. Consistently voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world Brisbane is often chosen by businesses globally as a place to hold corporate events and also plays host to a wide range of domestic and international sporting events. With easy access to Sydney and Melbourne and also being a gateway to the tropical North, Brisbane makes a perfect entry point into Australia and Queensland for travellers and is a beautiful city to live, visit or study for those wishing to dig their roots deeper.
Brisbane’s population is approximately 1.8 million, which makes it the third largest city in Australia and is very culturally diverse with a wide range of world class hotels, dining experiences and tours to cater for this diversity. Brisbane is also known to have the largest population growth rate of any other capital city in Australia with approximately 16000 people per year moving to the city. Brisbane is governed by the Brisbane City Council, the largest local council in Australia which makes it a very easy city to find your way around.
There are a wide range of tours, activities, attractions, experiences and things to do in Brisbane from climbing the bridge to kayaking on the river and climbing and abseiling at Kangaroo point cliffs. A great way to see the city is on a Brisbane River Cruise or a on a scenic coach tour which will give you a feel for the layout of the city and help to show you the major sights and attractions. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is just out of the city and is one of the city’s best wildlife attractions and is one of the many wonderful nature based experiences in Brisbane. They offer close encounters with Australian wildlife and also give you the opportunity to ‘Cuddle a Koala’. The sanctuary in most cases is part of the scenic tours but can also be reached by bus or ferry as can most of the city’s major attractions.
If it is a beach or Island getaway you are seeking there is a plethora of tours, experiences, trips and transfers departing from Brisbane to the surrounding holiday destinations and spectacular Island paradises that are close to Brisbane. These include day tours to the theme parks, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Island, Byron Bay and much more. Brisbane is a great starting point for extended tours to Moreton Island, Fraser Island and further up and down the coast and affordable domestic flights offer easy access to other popular holiday destinations. One of the most popular trips from Brisbane that is often considered one of the best family tours available in Queensland is the dolphin feeding at the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort on Moreton Island.
Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday or just need some time away by yourself or with friends Brisbane has a little something for everyone.
You can view all of our tours, activities, attractions and things to do in Brisbane below and we wish you an enjoyable holiday experience in Queensland, Australia!
