Just like other Australian cities Sydney and Melbourne, tourism has a major role in keeping up Brisbane’s economy. That is why the state government is actively promoting the places to see in Brisbane so as to guide vacationers and holiday makers about the best views, sceneries, and spectacles to behold when visiting this part of the country-continent. Do you plan to drop by Brisbane for the coming holiday? Here are the top picks for those must-see places.

South Bank

Whenever people speak about Brisbane and beaches, one site comes to mind, South Bank. The site has become synonymous to the city. Vacationers surely enjoy the area’s sandy beach, numerous shops, a handful of restaurants, and the open grass picnic spots. To entice more tourists, there are even free live entertainment staged occasionally, cinemas, and several festivals that feature fireworks all year round.

Cultural Center

Do you intend to be acquainted with Queensland’s own arts and theater? You should head to Cultural Center, still located at South Bank. Check out Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art where local and international artworks are fashionably exhibited. The State Library of Queensland is open to everyone who would like to access local books, displays, gift shops, and lots more. If you aim to watch an opera, a play, or several other live art performances, you should be at the Queensland Performing Arts Center. Lastly, the Queensland Museum features exciting ways to introduce the state’s natural and cultural histories.

Story Bridge

This bridge is one of the prominent landmarks of Brisbane. It connects the Brisbane central business district with the suburban center of Kangaroo Point. Named after John Douglas Story, the bridge also serves as a link between the suburbs of Kangaroo Point and Fortitude Valley. Many locals and tourists come to behold the beauty of the city on clear nights. You could organize a barbeque or picnic under the bridge, particularly at the site of Captain Burke Park.

Mount Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha is a must-see when you come to Brisbane. Drive up to the top of the mountain for bout an hour and get to see the panoramic side of Brisbane from atop. There, tourists could easily see the river curves, the freeway lines, and best of all, the bustling CBD skyline. On a typical clear day, anyone could attractively see the south-west at distant but panoramic ranges. There are restaurants and cafés that serve tourists who enjoy the lookout.