Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Holidaying in Brisbane Queensland

By Anton Maverick


Brisbane is the capital of Queensland 'and is another great place to unwind and revel in a holiday. There is lots of accommodation to suit each budget and even contracting a campervan is a good choice at campervan hire Australia. There are tons of things worth doing and see in this vibrant city. There are diners and attractions to suit all tastes and budgets and many visitors enjoy the cosmopolitan experiences on offer, but without the higher price ticket of Sydney or Melbourne.

Southbank is an outdoor open space recreational area in the center of Brisbane, full of bistros and all kinds of entertainment "such as a synthetic beach, gardens and masses of activities for kids. If you wander along William Street by the Brisbane River, you'll see lots of heritage buildings, including the Queensland Parliamentary buildings.

If you're of a more nautical bent, a cruise along the Brisbane River or around Moreton Bay is a complete must. You may also visit Frazer Island via boat as well. If chasing after the night-life is more your style, the Treasury Casino as well as many other hotels and clubs, are there for your delight.

The train system makes navigating around Brisbane simple. You can go to the Gold Coast for the day on a train from the center of Brisbane, as well as take a look at the major suburban shopping centers or go any place else that you choose. For something else and new, you now have the ability to hire a bike and pedal around the inner city, leaving the bike at designated bike stations, courtesy of Brisbane Town Council.

The Queen Street Mall in the CBD has lots of regular and boutique shopping, as well as indoor and outside dining. Brisbane additionally has an active humanities and culture scene and you can easily walk across the bridge to the southern side to find studios, museums, theatre and libraries. There's also masses of local history on offer at the State Library in the John Oxley Collection.




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