Luxury Holidays to Brisbane

Flanked by the River Brisbane, the capital of Queensland is a charming laidback city. An abundance of sightseeing, addictive cuisines, livewire entertainment and nightlife, and generous measures of a rich cultural ambience make Brisbane a major holiday destination in Australia. Here is a guide to biggest tourist magnets of Brisbane.

Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane

The majestic Brisbane City Hall, which took some 10 years for completion remained the most opulent building in Australia until the Sydney Opera House was erected. The basement and the ground floor are full of glorious exhibitions showcasing the legendary culture and heritage of the city. For sweeping views of the landscape, one may climb up to the dizzying heights of the viewing platform atop the dizzying heights of the tower clock. luxury holidays to Brisbane remain incomplete without a tour of the Brisbane City Hall.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is supposed to be the first and the biggest koala sanctuary of the world. The parklands house more than 130 adult koalas along with other unique Australian fauna specimen like wombats, dingoes, and roos. The sanctuary is some 11 km southwest of the city and ensures endearing memories of your luxury holidays to Brisbane.

Newstead House

This quaint old structure dates back to 1846 and is believed to be the oldest residence in Brisbane. Sitting above a verdant park looks out over the Brisbane River and offers terrific views. Today, the Newstead House serves as a museum and is a window to Brisbane's history. The manicured gardens outside provide a delightful escape to serenity if you are luxury holidays to Brisbane seem to turn a tad too hectic.

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha

Sitting some 7kms from the city centre, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha are the main subtropical gardens of Queensland. There is a rich variety of flora life including bonsais, unique native plants, cacti, ferns, and typical rainforest plants. A bamboo grove, lagoon, and a tropical display dome are further attractions. The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is also located here. The Gardens are also not too far from some of the best of Brisbane’s hotels or rather Australia’s premiere accommodation facilities in Brisbane.

Story Bridge

Absolutely not to be missed is the Story Bridge. It offers one of the handful of bridge climbing experiences in the entire world. The bridge connects Fortitude Valley with Kangaroo Point and those who reach the top are rewarded with indescribably exhilarating views. After all, the top is some 80 metres over the Brisbane River. The bridge is in close proximity to numerous holiday accommodation facilities in Brisbane.

South Bank Parklands

Some 7 hectares of verdant colourful parklands make the South Bank Parklands a mesmerising sight and one of the major highlights of any trip to Brisbane. An artificial lagoon and scores of cafes, boutiques shops, bars and restaurants as well as an art and crafts market all do their bit to infuse a celebratory atmosphere to these parklands. The South Bank Parklands are easily available from some of the cheapest hotels in Brisbane.