"BRISBANE - Capital of Queensland" a Brisbane Travel Page by balhannah

Brisbane isn't as busy as Sydney, I'd like to say that it is more laid back.

As the slogan goes "beautiful one day, perfect the next" lovely weather for

most of the year.

Winter here, is mild, so if you come from a cold country, you will probably

be swimming in the middle of winter

We have a beach in Brisbane itself, (south bank) it is man made, and is

located by the Brisbane River.

A lovely place for a stroll, visit the weekend markets, outdoor cafes, and

swimming and relaxation.

This was the former EXPO site, and now its a site for everybody to enjoy.At

nearby Kangaroo Point, you can try abseiling the cliffs. At night, these are

lit up.

Story Bridge is here also, you can do a bridge climb. Hire a kayak and

explore the Brisbane river, or take the "city Cat".

There's Botanical gardens, wildlife, nightlife, shopping, everything you

could want.

Brisbane is a good base to make day trips from.

MORETON BAY has nice suburbs, history and the Moreton Bay

Islands, these include MORETON ISLAND, NORTH & SOUTH STRADBROKE

ISLANDS, COOCHIE MUDLO ISLAND, ST. HELENA ISLAND, are some of

the nice ones to visit.

Another gorgeous island is BRIBIE ISLAND

The GOLD COAST is only an hour away, and the Hinterland the same.

Places to visit in the hinterland are O'REILLY'S, BEECHMONT,

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN, PURLINGBROOK FALLS, NATURAL ARCH, area,

and more, check out the map.

KILLARNEY, a days drive, very nice, beautiful waterfalls and nature

abound, and nearby is WARWICK, full of beautiful old sandstone buildings.

IPSWICH,less than hour from Brisbane, has lovely heritage homes,

A nature park with Bilbys, Japanese gardens, Museums, and

other sights to see, and if you continue on through the

LOCKYER VALLEY, you will see lots of market gardens.

Head up the top of the range to TOOWOOMBA,our garden city, not to be missed.

Every year in September, they hold the week long Garden Festival.
Lots of excellent views in this area and of course, beautiful gardens.

Veering off from Ipswich, and heading south is another area of natural

beauty, this is BOONAH and LAKES MOOGERAH & MAROON.

Mountains with outstanding views, and some pretty bird life.

MT. NEBO, MT. MEE, SAMFORD VALLEY, this area is a delight too.

If you go north, then there is the SUNSHINE COAST, very nice, not

as developed as the Gold coast.

On the way, you will pass the amazing GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS

and in the hinterland, outstanding views down to the coast.

Be sure to visit the towns of MALENY, MAPLETON & MONTVILLE for

arts & crafts, galleries, outdoor Cafes, beautiful views.

There is so much more, these are just a few ideas.

Hire a car, go and explore, out from the city, the roads are quiet.

ENJOY YOUR STAY IN BRISBANE.