Once considered to be just a big country town, Brisbane has grown rapidly and has a big city style of its own, in addition to being the capital of the state of Queensland. Brisbane has been called as the fastest growing city in Australia.

Major shopping areas are present in the centre business district or the CBD. This includes the Queen Street Mall and many sights of the city. If you are looking out for eateries and boardwalks, heading towards South Bank will do well for you with the numerous restaurants and cafes present there. For an even elaborated shopping experience, Fortitude Valley can be visited and so can be New Farm.

About thirty minutes from the city centre is the Alma Park Zoo which can be visited. Brisbane City Hall and King George Square is the city's most significant historical landmark which ought not to be missed. If you a nature lover, then the City Botanic Gardens are open 24 hours and for free. Visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and feed Koalas which cannot be experienced in any other part of the world.

The Queensland Cultural Centre which integrates the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery (including the Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and State Library of Queensland is also worth a visit to know more about the art and culture of the place.

Adventure activities are also available at Kangaroo Point and Story Bridge Adventure Climb which offer rock climbing and other activities and also beginner classed for tourists.

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