The third largest city of Australia and the capital, Brisbane has a population of 2 million. A city of international acclaim the Commonwealth Games was held in 1982, the World Expo in 1988 and the Goodwill Games in 2001. The city receives 2,800 hours of sunshine every year and because of this the weather here usually remains warm or hot. Brisbane has a subtropical climate. Over the years the city has become popular tourist destination due to the growth of dazzling shopping malls, restaurants, clubs, and pubs. There are also a number of wonderful sightseeing places to visit in and around the city. The Queen street Mall is a shopper’s paradise whereas party goers must visit the Fortitude valley.

Reaching Brisbane
Reaching Brisbane is easy with flights, trains, buses, ferries, etc. connecting to it. Air trains are available from the city which will reach you to the airport within a very short time. Country link and Queensland rail are two railway services operating in Brisbane. The airlines connecting from UK are – Etihad, Emirates, Thai, Singapore Airline and British airways. Translink is an integrated public transport system that applies to travel in trains, ferries and buses. Purchase of a go card helps passengers to avail this service.

Places To Explore
• Sea World Coast
It is an oceanarium and theme park located in Gold coast in Queensland. It is home to aquatic mammal animals. You can enjoy here animal exhibits and attractive rides. Sea World is focused on protection and conservation through education. Rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife is a major area their work.

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
In the suburbs of the Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland it is a sanctuary covering an area of 4.6 hectares focused on the preservation of koalas. It is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary of the world founded in the year 1927. The commonly seen animals of the sanctuary include – Tasmanian devils, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, platypus and a variety of reptiles.

• Suncorp Stadium
Originally known as Lang Park the stadium is located in Milton, Queensland. Opened in the year 1914 it has a capacity to accommodate 52,500 people. It is also known as Brisbane stadium. The events are related to – rugby league and rugby union.

Accommodation
There are 5 star hotels to backpacker complexes in Brisbane. Hinterland lodges and self-contained flats are among other options.

Brisbane will certainly give you a delightful holiday experience that you can never forget.