Brisbane Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Brisbane – This city is best any time of year. As the capital of Australia’s sunshine state, a typical Brisbane day promises to be no less than perfect. Check out the city favorites, here.


A #Brisbane #vacation is marked by parks, coastline, gardens, and more. Whether you want to play in the water or partake in some epic shopping, this Australian city welcomes you.

Start your Brisbane #tour with a stop at Mount Coot-tha. While you’re there, explore the stars of the Southern Hemisphere at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. #Visit a laughing kookaburra at Brisbane Botanical Gardens. At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, visit koalas, kangaroos, and other local animals.

Head to Queen Street Mall for the heart of Brisbane’s shopping. The South Bank precinct is rich with free activities, markets, and a lagoon where you can cool off.

Spare some time to take the public ferry to Newfarm Park, where you can visit the restored Brisbane Powerhouse, filled with art installations. To end your day, climb the Story Bridge, an ideal spot to watch the sun set over the city.

For now, we hope you enjoy watching this #travel #guide as much as we enjoyed making it.

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0:00 - Brisbane
1:03 - Mount Coot-tha
1:18 - Planetarium and Brisbane Botanical Gardens
1:28 - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
1:43 - Queenstreet Mall
1:49 - Brisbane Museum
1:47 - South Bank
2:43 - Newfarm Park
2:48 - Powerhouse
2:53 - Story Bridge
3:17 - Moreton Island
3:31 - Tangalooma wrecks
3:38 - Great Barrier Reef

[Shadow]

We're all gonna make it bros, we're all gonna make it, one day..

[yazhang]

I watched this video thousands of times before coming to Brisbane. Now after half a year living here I have been to all the places mentioned in the video & can recognise all the scenes. I am so glad I made this journey here. Brisbane is the best city ever. :)

[AnkleSnapper]

My hometown. A beautiful place to live with the river, Southbank, walking gardens, 4 zoo's/wildlife sanctuaries, sporting options and the Gold Coast with it's 5 theme parks only an hour away. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

[NostalgiaMan]

I have lived in Brisbane twice. I went to the University of Queensland and lived in St. Lucia (Suburb of Brisbane). I am from Indianapolis and I would rather be in Brisbane anytime. I am going to retire there one day and I have every plan to move there with my family and leave the US.

[gregoryforster]

I'd like to live In Australia for rest of life after seeing how beautiful it is.

[carriewinfield]

I Watched This 100 Times Before Going To Brisbane On The 31st Of January 2014.

[anneshaw]

Magic city. Most livable in Australia.

[anglobostonian]

The host city of the 2032 Olympics on display!

[christiesmith]

I lived there for nine months, loved it never wanted to leave Brisbane.

[jwcorcoran]

Brisbane seems to be the most liveable city in Australia. There’s no doubt that, once the pandemic subsides & travel restrictions are lifted, I’ll be relocating there. What a beautiful place!

[kitkat-bpho]

Been to Brisbane once when I was 14. I was awed by the beaches in the middle in the city. This is the most beautiful city ever I have seen. The perfect blend between nature and modern city, and the kind of thing that you never find in a concrete jungle like Hong Kong. The friendly vibe, laid back lifestyle.... To me, Brisbane is the perfect city to live in. Now I am going to study in University of Queensland next month. Just watching videos and wish time could pass faster.

[AussieGunzel]

This is the true liveable city of Australia.

[erniefruan]

Brisbane city is beautiful, calm and comfortable, saving beautiful memories. Toowong, Mt Cootha, I want to go back to you. Thank you.

[pikachuthebananasplit]

Brisbane is the capital of queensland and 3rd largest city in Australia
and more importantly IT'S WHERE I LIVE, WOOO!

[thephoenix]

It is like the Vancouver/Seattle of Australia as they are all in rainforests.

[jaehojeong]

Summer Olympic 2032 should be opened in Brisbane, Australia🇭🇲.

[DailyDoseofSpace.]

I just went up to Brisbane from Sydney today to see my uncle and aunt in the suburb burpengary. Love it more than Sydney

[strwbrrysoda]

Guess I'm the only one who's checking this because it's Sim Jake's Hometown🥲

[NikolaH]

Im going to there in July and be there for 3 months !! cant wait for Brisbane !

[SpaceCommand]

I will admit, I do miss Brissie. I went to Aspley State High and lived in Zillmere & Aspley from 2001-2003 and loved every minute of it. People were friendly, and my first Christmas Eve was spent with Family at Southbank Beach. Everyone was happy and singing & strangers were having good ole conversations with eachother like they were long lost mates. It's a beautiful city & being a Proud Kiwi, I don't normally give the Aussies complements LOL, but it's that vibe, the friendly people, the lifestyle that I will never forget. 👍👍