Brisbane Is More Than A Vacation, It Is A Wonderful Experience

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland with a population of about 1.5 million people .It is situated on the Brisbane river and surrounded by misty blue hills and is renown for its scenic beauty ,crazy climate and friendly atmosphere. Its airport (international and domestic) is 20 kms away from the city centre in the suburb of Eagle Farm and is easily accessible by car or train (the Airtrain). The train is the most economical, quickest and ,now proven ,the more greener way to get to the city ” Fares are approximately AUD 14.00 per adult and children travel free if accompanied by an adult and the train arrives into the centre of the city.

Brisbane is a very cosmopolitan city boasting superb restaurants, street side cafes, historical streets and buildings, beautiful botanical gardens as well as the best of Australian shopping in an easy to navigate city centre.

If you want to explore the city streets you can take an enjoyable ferry ride or take the City Cat. All the streets are names after British royalty and follow a grid. You can find streets names after queens and princesses running north-south of the city and king and princes running east-west.

Tickets are easy to buy and the new Top-Up cards are great if you want to travel on various forms of public transport as they can be used on Buses, Trains and Ferries. Available online or at selected retail outlets/train stations, the card requires a refundable small deposit and a minimum starting balance of AUD 5.00 but using one enables you to get up to 20% off your travel expenses.

Brisbane’s suburbs also have their own distinct feel: to the east is chic Kangaroo Point: just west of the city is trendy Paddington while to the Northwest, fortitude Valley has a multicultural population and wonderful restaurants. Wherever you go, the laid back and friendly manner of the locals will override any urban bustle.

If you are searching for Brisbane hotels you should go to www.brisbaneinformation.com. All your Brisbane accommodation can be made here. You can also find local information and sights of interest for your stay.