Overview
Brisbane is Australia’s new world city - dynamic, down to earth, and forward thinking. Basking in a subtropical climate, the people of Brisbane are optimistic and outgoing, living in a city that offers authentic Australian experiences.
Key facts
State:
Queensland
Population:
1.95 million
Getting there:
Brisbane Airport has recently completed a $4.2 billion facelift. Take a taxi or bus into town or the catch the Airtrain, just 22 minutes into the city centre.
Fun facts:
Brisbane is known for its pioneers - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith flew the first flight from the United States to Australia in 1928; medical researcher Peter C. Doherty won the Nobel Prize for his research into the body's immune cells; and Ian Frazer developed a vaccine for cervical cancer.
Local food:
Try the local seafood delicacy, Moreton Bay Bugs, washed down with a glass of the iconic beer, XXXX.
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Average Temperatures
Brisbane has a sub-tropical climate
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature °C | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 22° |
| Temperature °F | 74° | 74° | 69° | 64° | 58° | 54° | 52° | 55° | 58° | 63° | 67° | 71° |
Featured Venues
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Australia’s most awarded convention centre offers three levels of purpose built, world class venue space.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
[ADDRESS - (Street, City/Suburb, State, Postcode)]
Australia’s most awarded convention centre offers three levels of purpose built, world class venue space.
- Ph: +61 7 3308 3000
- Fax: +61 7 3308 3500
Customs House
Enjoy Brisbane’s heritage at Customs House, an exquisite building on the river, framed by grand Corinthian columns.
Customs House
Enjoy Brisbane’s heritage at Customs House, an exquisite building on the river, framed by grand Corinthian columns.
T: + 61 7 3365 8999
F: + 61 7 3365 8900
Featured Activities
Riverlife Adventure Centre
Join Riverlife Adventure Centre for a climb up or abseil down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, or a twilight kayaking tour.
Riverlife Adventure Centre
Join Riverlife Adventure Centre for a climb up or abseil down the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, or a twilight kayaking tour.
- T: +61 7 3891 5766
- F: +61 7 3891 5788
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Grab the best city views with a sunrise or sunset climb of Brisbane’s Story Bridge.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Grab the best city views with a sunrise or sunset climb of Brisbane’s Story Bridge.
- T: +61 7 3177 1633
- F: +61 7 3514 6960
