Tourism in Brisbane
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Tourism in Brisbane is an important industry for the Queensland
economy with approximately 4.6 million domestic visitors and 0.9 million international visitors in year-end March 2008.
Brisbane
was named as one of the top 5 Billboard music hotspots for 2007.
, one of the oldest bridges in Australia, is a key landmark of Brisbane. Designed by John Bradfield, the designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
, the Story Bridge spans more than 250 metres (820 ft) across the Brisbane River
. The bridge is located to the north of the CBD
and has views of the city.
with a number of clubs, bars and restaurants.
is a popular venue for Chinese cuisine also located within Fortitude Valley, with numerous restaurants, cafes, shopping venues and markets.
, set on the western side of the Brisbane CBD, houses a hotel, four restaurants, seven bars and a night club. The Casino is located in one of the oldest and most important buildings in Queensland, the Treasury Building
built in 1889.
cathedral
, and is the oldest Catholic church in Queensland.
is a Brisbane landmark known for its distinctive copper dome. Originally constructed for the government, there is now a restaurant and function centre within the building, and regular concerts and art exhibitions are also held here.
features the circular Concert Hall, a world-famous grand piano organ and a majestic view from the clock tower.
has a total floor area of 25000 square metres (269,098 sq ft). The Gallery holds mostly Queensland arts as well as a variety of artworks from around the world.
has various human and natural historical artefacts. It is located within the Queensland Cultural Centre
at South Bank
and has various cafes and restaurants within and surrounding its location across the Brisbane River from the Brisbane CBD.
has a number of theatres and auditoriums showcasing various famous shows and operas annually. Some of the most recognized shows featured at the centre were Mamma Mia!
, The Phantom of the Opera
, International Gala, etc.
is the City of Brisbane
's official museum and is located in Brisbane City Hall
. It features a changing exhibition program that celebrates Brisbane through social history, visual arts, craft and design.
attractions include the Wheel of Brisbane
, a swimming lagoon with sandy beaches, the South Bank Arbour, rainforest walks, picnic areas and a picturesque riverfront promenade. Entertainment venues at South Bank Parklands include the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and Suncorp Piazza
. South Bank Parklands are also home to the Lifestyle Markets on Fridays (5pm-10pm), Saturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays (9am-5pm).
is the world's largest subtropical garden in a city centre. The parkland features a variety of themed gardens and recreational areas, with a web of pathways and boardwalks traversing cascading waterways and rocky outcrops, and also in situ artworks by 16 local artists. Roma Street Parkland also has an open air amphitheatre
(which was previously called the Albert Park Amphitheatre).
include Brisbane's most mature gardens, with many rare and unusual botanic species. In particular the Gardens feature a special collection of cycad
s, palms
, figs
and bamboo
.
, Queensland
, Australia
, bordering on the Mount Coot-tha Reserve. Brisbane Forest Park supports plants and animals and is essential to their survival.
.
and its nearby surrounds is Queensland
’s premier shopping destination. The mall is open plan, stretching half a kilometre along Queen Street Mall. There are five major shopping centres, two department stores and four shopping arcades located within the mall.
, once the site of the Expo '88
, is now an entertainment precinct boasting entertainment, cafes, restaurants, man-made beaches, lagoons, playgrounds and views of the city along its boardwalk. South Bank is also the location for the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank is also home to the temporary, relocatable Ferris wheel, the 60 metre Wheel of Brisbane
.
, located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Brisbane CBD
on the Brisbane River
, is a residential, retail precinct with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and cinemas.
, from Hamilton
on the eastern side, past the CBD, to the western side as far as Yeerongpilly
.
s, and are a pleasant way to travel past such Brisbane icons as the Story Bridge
and South Bank Parklands
.
opened in 1927 and was the world's first koala sanctuary. Wildlife in the sanctuary includes: Koala
s, Kangaroo
s, Tasmanian Devil
s, Wombat
s, Echidna
s, various species of Reptile
s, as well as many types of Australian birds. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the Brisbane
suburb of Fig Tree Pocket
.
, Australia
, in Dakabin
on Alma Road. The small 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) park is filled with Australian and exotic species. Animals include kangaroos, wombats, crocodiles, dingoes, pandas, monkeys, ostriches, bats, bears, lizards, frogs, camels, water buffaloes, birds, and many more.
which houses the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
and the "Tsuki-yama-chisen" Japanese Garden (formerly of the Japanese Government Pavilion of Brisbane's World Expo '88
).
is a transport museum which preserves and displays trams and trolley-buses, most of which operated in Brisbane
, Queensland
, Australia
. The museum also has a collection of vehicles and other equipment used in maintaining Brisbane's electric street transport system
which operated from 1897 to 1969. The Museum is located at Ferny Grove
, a north-west suburb of Brisbane.
, in Newstead Park, is the oldest house in Brisbane
. Built in 1846, it is now a museum and heritage listed
. It is open to the public, and concerts are sometimes held at the house and grounds.
Nudgee Beach
is a scenic beach and suburb about 18 km outside of Brisbane. Nudgee beach is surrounded by numerous mangroves, and has a bike track that heads down to Boondall Wetlands
.
Other beachside suburbs include Scarborough
, Wynnum
, Manly
, Shorncliffe
and Sandgate
.
is home to the very popular Surfers Paradise Beach. Surfers Paradise is located 78 km south of Brisbane, about an hour's drive away. Alternatively, the Sunshine Coast
is about an hour drive north of Brisbane, offering a wide range of beaches and wildlife.
, Australia
, near Gympie
, famed for its rainbow-coloured sand dunes, sand cliffs and pleasant beaches. Rainbow Beach is located approximately 265 km north of Brisbane, 76 km east of Gympie and 700 metres west of Fraser Island on the Cooloola Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
economy with approximately 4.6 million domestic visitors and 0.9 million international visitors in year-end March 2008.
Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
was named as one of the top 5 Billboard music hotspots for 2007.
City Landmarks
Story Bridge
The Story BridgeStory Bridge, Brisbane
The Story Bridge is a cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River. Part of Bradfield Highway , it connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Before the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 the Government of Queensland asked John Bradfield to design a new bridge in Brisbane...
, one of the oldest bridges in Australia, is a key landmark of Brisbane. Designed by John Bradfield, the designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic...
, the Story Bridge spans more than 250 metres (820 ft) across the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
. The bridge is located to the north of the CBD
Brisbane central business district
The Brisbane central business district , sometimes referred to as the city, is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is located on a point on the northern bank of the Brisbane River. The triangular shaped area is bounded by the Brisbane River to the east, south and west...
and has views of the city.
Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley locally known as "The Valley" is a red light districtRed Light District
Red Light District may refer to:* Red-light district - a neighborhood where prostitution is common* The Red Light District - the title of the 2004 album by rapper Ludacris* Red Light District Video - a pornography studio based in Los Angeles, California...
with a number of clubs, bars and restaurants.
Chinatown
ChinatownChinatown, Brisbane
Chinatown is a precinct in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Chinatown mall is a major destination for Brisbane residents and tourists. Since opening, it has become a significant landmark in Brisbane and a recognizable focus for Chinese social and commercial activity....
is a popular venue for Chinese cuisine also located within Fortitude Valley, with numerous restaurants, cafes, shopping venues and markets.
Treasury Casino
The Conrad Treasury CasinoConrad Treasury Casino
The Treasury Casino, also known as The Treasury is a casino in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It also houses a hotel, five restaurants, seven bars, and a nightclub. The casino is operated by ECHO Entertainment Group....
, set on the western side of the Brisbane CBD, houses a hotel, four restaurants, seven bars and a night club. The Casino is located in one of the oldest and most important buildings in Queensland, the Treasury Building
Treasury Building, Brisbane
The former Queensland Government Treasury Building, is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on a city block surrounded by George Street, Queen Street, Elizabeth Street and William Street....
built in 1889.
St Stephen's Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Stephen is a gothic revivalGothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
, and is the oldest Catholic church in Queensland.
Customs House
The Customs HouseCustoms House, Brisbane
Customs House is a building located on Queen Street by the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was originally used for the collection of customs duty and was both completed and opened in 1889, when Queensland was a British colony, replacing the original Customs House located at...
is a Brisbane landmark known for its distinctive copper dome. Originally constructed for the government, there is now a restaurant and function centre within the building, and regular concerts and art exhibitions are also held here.
Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane's most famous landmarkBrisbane City Hall
Brisbane City Hall, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the seat of the Brisbane City Council. It is located adjacent to King George Square, where the rectangular City Hall has its main entrance. The City Hall also has frontages and entrances in both Ann Street and Adelaide Street...
features the circular Concert Hall, a world-famous grand piano organ and a majestic view from the clock tower.
Queensland Gallery of Modern Art
The Queensland Gallery of Modern ArtQueensland Gallery of Modern Art
The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre at the South Bank area of South Brisbane. It holds most of Queensland Art Gallery's contemporary works, while also being the joint host to the current Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art...
has a total floor area of 25000 square metres (269,098 sq ft). The Gallery holds mostly Queensland arts as well as a variety of artworks from around the world.
Queensland Museum
The Queensland MuseumQueensland Museum
The Queensland Museum is the state museum of Queensland. The museum currently operates four separate campuses; at South Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba and Townsville.The museum is funded by the State Government of Queensland.-History:...
has various human and natural historical artefacts. It is located within the Queensland Cultural Centre
Queensland Cultural Centre
The Queensland Cultural Centre is a multi-venue centre located at South Bank, Brisbane, capital city of Queensland. It consists of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre , the Queensland Museum, the State Library of Queensland , the Queensland Art Gallery and the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art...
at South Bank
South Bank, Queensland
South Bank is a cultural, educational and recreational precinct in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The precinct is located in the suburb of South Brisbane, on the southern bank of the Brisbane River.-South Bank Parklands:...
and has various cafes and restaurants within and surrounding its location across the Brisbane River from the Brisbane CBD.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Also located within the Entertainment District of South Bank, the Queensland Performing Arts CentreQueensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre and is located on the corner of Melbourne Street and Grey Street in Brisbane's South Bank precinct....
has a number of theatres and auditoriums showcasing various famous shows and operas annually. Some of the most recognized shows featured at the centre were Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is a stage musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. Although the title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia", the plot is fictional, not...
, The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)
The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.The music was composed by Lloyd Webber, and most lyrics were written by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. Alan Jay Lerner was an early collaborator,...
, International Gala, etc.
Museum of Brisbane
The Museum of BrisbaneMuseum of Brisbane
The Museum of Brisbane is the City of Brisbane's official museum and is located in Brisbane City Hall. It was opened in October 2003.-Background:...
is the City of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
's official museum and is located in Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane City Hall, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the seat of the Brisbane City Council. It is located adjacent to King George Square, where the rectangular City Hall has its main entrance. The City Hall also has frontages and entrances in both Ann Street and Adelaide Street...
. It features a changing exhibition program that celebrates Brisbane through social history, visual arts, craft and design.
South Bank Parklands
South Bank ParklandsSouth Bank Parklands, Brisbane
The South Bank Parklands are located at South Bank in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The parkland, on the transformed site of Brisbane's World Expo 88, was officially opened to the public on 20 June 1992.-Overview:...
attractions include the Wheel of Brisbane
Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is a tall transportable Ferris wheel installation erected as part of the 20th anniversary of World Expo 88 and the 150th anniversary of the State of Queensland 1859–2009 celebrations....
, a swimming lagoon with sandy beaches, the South Bank Arbour, rainforest walks, picnic areas and a picturesque riverfront promenade. Entertainment venues at South Bank Parklands include the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and Suncorp Piazza
Suncorp Piazza
thumb|250px|alt=Suncorp Piazza|Northern side of the piazza.The Suncorp Piazza is a multi-purpose venue in Brisbane, Australia. It was inspired by the popular Piazza performance venue built for World Expo 88 and remains today at South Bank Parklands, the transformed Expo site...
. South Bank Parklands are also home to the Lifestyle Markets on Fridays (5pm-10pm), Saturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays (9am-5pm).
Roma Street Parkland
Roma Street ParklandRoma Street Parkland
Roma Street Parkland covers 16 hectares in the centre of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Roma Street Parkland is adjacent to Brisbane Transit Centre and the Roma Street Station...
is the world's largest subtropical garden in a city centre. The parkland features a variety of themed gardens and recreational areas, with a web of pathways and boardwalks traversing cascading waterways and rocky outcrops, and also in situ artworks by 16 local artists. Roma Street Parkland also has an open air amphitheatre
Amphitheatre
An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances.There are two similar, but distinct, types of structure for which the word "amphitheatre" is used: Ancient Roman amphitheatres were large central performance spaces surrounded by ascending seating, and were commonly used...
(which was previously called the Albert Park Amphitheatre).
City Botanic Gardens
The City Botanic GardensBrisbane City Botanic Gardens
The City Botanic Gardens is located on a point known as Gardens Point on the Brisbane River adjacent to the central business district of the city of Brisbane...
include Brisbane's most mature gardens, with many rare and unusual botanic species. In particular the Gardens feature a special collection of cycad
Cycad
Cycads are seed plants typically characterized by a stout and woody trunk with a crown of large, hard and stiff, evergreen leaves. They usually have pinnate leaves. The individual plants are either all male or all female . Cycads vary in size from having a trunk that is only a few centimeters...
s, palms
Arecaceae
Arecaceae or Palmae , are a family of flowering plants, the only family in the monocot order Arecales. There are roughly 202 currently known genera with around 2600 species, most of which are restricted to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates...
, figs
Ficus
Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes, and hemiepiphyte in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone. The Common Fig Ficus is a genus of...
and bamboo
Bamboo
Bamboo is a group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family....
.
Brisbane Forest Park
Brisbane Forest Park is a large nature reserve on the western boundary of BrisbaneBrisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, bordering on the Mount Coot-tha Reserve. Brisbane Forest Park supports plants and animals and is essential to their survival.
DFO
The Direct Factory Outlets, also known as DFO, is an indoor mall featuring various clothing and entertainment stores. As of 2008, there are two operating malls throughout Brisbane, one north-east of the CBD, approximately 1 km from the International Terminal of Brisbane Airport, and one south-west of the CBD within a suburb known as JindaleeJindalee, Queensland
Jindalee is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia located south-west of the Brisbane CBD, and is a part of the Centenary suburbs. It is bordered by the Brisbane River to the north. The Aboriginal meaning for Jindalee is "bare hills"...
.
Queen Street Mall
Located in the centre of the city, the Queen Street MallQueen Street Mall, Brisbane
The Queen Street Mall is a pedestrian mall on Queen Street in the centre of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.It is Brisbane's predominant retail district, featuring shopping centres, hotels, restaurant and coffee shops, cinemas, clothing, music, jewellery and book stores, newsagencies, and banks...
and its nearby surrounds is Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
’s premier shopping destination. The mall is open plan, stretching half a kilometre along Queen Street Mall. There are five major shopping centres, two department stores and four shopping arcades located within the mall.
South Bank Parklands
South Bank ParklandsSouth Bank Parklands, Brisbane
The South Bank Parklands are located at South Bank in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The parkland, on the transformed site of Brisbane's World Expo 88, was officially opened to the public on 20 June 1992.-Overview:...
, once the site of the Expo '88
Expo '88
World Expo 88, also known as Expo '88, was a World's Fair held in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia, during a six-month period between Saturday, 30 April 1988 and Sunday, 30 October 1988...
, is now an entertainment precinct boasting entertainment, cafes, restaurants, man-made beaches, lagoons, playgrounds and views of the city along its boardwalk. South Bank is also the location for the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank is also home to the temporary, relocatable Ferris wheel, the 60 metre Wheel of Brisbane
Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is a tall transportable Ferris wheel installation erected as part of the 20th anniversary of World Expo 88 and the 150th anniversary of the State of Queensland 1859–2009 celebrations....
.
Portside Wharf
Portside WharfPortside Wharf
Portside Wharf is the residential and retail development at Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Brisbane Cruise Terminal which is also part of the development was opened on 29 August 2006....
, located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Brisbane CBD
Brisbane central business district
The Brisbane central business district , sometimes referred to as the city, is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is located on a point on the northern bank of the Brisbane River. The triangular shaped area is bounded by the Brisbane River to the east, south and west...
on the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
, is a residential, retail precinct with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and cinemas.
Throughout Brisbane
Riverwalks
There are continual tracks along the Brisbane RiverBrisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
, from Hamilton
Hamilton, Queensland
Hamilton is an inner northern suburb of Brisbane, Australia, lying on the north bank of the Brisbane River along Bulimba Reach. The area is hilly with views of the Brisbane central business district....
on the eastern side, past the CBD, to the western side as far as Yeerongpilly
Yeerongpilly, Queensland
Yeerongpilly is a suburb of in Brisbane, Australia. It is 8 km south of the Brisbane central business district.Yeerongpilly is derived from the Aboriginal words "yarung" meaning sandy or gravelly or "yurong" meaning rain and "pilly" meaning gully or watercourse.Yeerongpilly grew from an area...
.
CityCat Ferries
CityCat Ferries are catamaranCatamaran
A catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, or vakas, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of akas...
s, and are a pleasant way to travel past such Brisbane icons as the Story Bridge
Story Bridge, Brisbane
The Story Bridge is a cantilever bridge spanning the Brisbane River. Part of Bradfield Highway , it connects Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Before the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 the Government of Queensland asked John Bradfield to design a new bridge in Brisbane...
and South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
The South Bank Parklands are located at South Bank in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The parkland, on the transformed site of Brisbane's World Expo 88, was officially opened to the public on 20 June 1992.-Overview:...
.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
The Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryLone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland, Australia.Founded in 1927, it is the world's oldest and largest Koala Sanctuary.-History:...
opened in 1927 and was the world's first koala sanctuary. Wildlife in the sanctuary includes: Koala
Koala
The koala is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae....
s, Kangaroo
Kangaroo
A kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae . In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, especially those of the genus Macropus, Red Kangaroo, Antilopine Kangaroo, Eastern Grey Kangaroo and Western Grey Kangaroo. Kangaroos are endemic to the country...
s, Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936...
s, Wombat
Wombat
Wombats are Australian marsupials; they are short-legged, muscular quadrupeds, approximately in length with a short, stubby tail. They are adaptable in their habitat tolerances, and are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as...
s, Echidna
Echidna
Echidnas , also known as spiny anteaters, belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals. There are four extant species, which, together with the platypus, are the only surviving members of that order and are the only extant mammals that lay eggs...
s, various species of Reptile
Reptile
Reptiles are members of a class of air-breathing, ectothermic vertebrates which are characterized by laying shelled eggs , and having skin covered in scales and/or scutes. They are tetrapods, either having four limbs or being descended from four-limbed ancestors...
s, as well as many types of Australian birds. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
suburb of Fig Tree Pocket
Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 8 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River. Placed within a pocket of the Brisbane River, the suburb is relatively remote, devoted mostly to low density housing...
.
Alma Park Zoo
The Alma Park Zoo is located north of BrisbaneBrisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, in Dakabin
Dakabin, Queensland
Dakabin is a suburb 26 kilometres north of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Moreton Bay Region...
on Alma Road. The small 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) park is filled with Australian and exotic species. Animals include kangaroos, wombats, crocodiles, dingoes, pandas, monkeys, ostriches, bats, bears, lizards, frogs, camels, water buffaloes, birds, and many more.
Mount Coot-tha
The suburb of Mount Coot-tha is home to a popular state forest, and the Brisbane Botanic GardensBrisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens are located 7 km from the city of Brisbane in Toowong, Queensland, Australia, at the foot of Brisbane's tallest mountain, Mount Coot-tha.-History:...
which houses the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a planetarium located on the grounds of Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia...
and the "Tsuki-yama-chisen" Japanese Garden (formerly of the Japanese Government Pavilion of Brisbane's World Expo '88
Expo '88
World Expo 88, also known as Expo '88, was a World's Fair held in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia, during a six-month period between Saturday, 30 April 1988 and Sunday, 30 October 1988...
).
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Brisbane Tramway MuseumBrisbane Tramway Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum is a transport museum which preserves and displays trams and trolley-buses, most of which operated in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The museum also has a collection of vehicles and other equipment used in maintaining Brisbane's electric street transport system which...
is a transport museum which preserves and displays trams and trolley-buses, most of which operated in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The museum also has a collection of vehicles and other equipment used in maintaining Brisbane's electric street transport system
Trams in Brisbane
The Brisbane tramway network once served Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia. It operated between 1885 and 1969 and ran on standard gauge track. The electric system was originally energised to 500 volts, and subsequently increased to 600 volts. All tramcars built in Brisbane up to...
which operated from 1897 to 1969. The Museum is located at Ferny Grove
Ferny Grove, Queensland
Ferny Grove is a residential suburb in north-west Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It lies entirely within the Brisbane-metropolitan area administered by the Brisbane City Council.-General information:...
, a north-west suburb of Brisbane.
Newstead House
Newstead HouseNewstead House, Brisbane
Newstead House is Brisbane’s oldest surviving residence and is located on the Breakfast Creek bank of the Brisbane River,in the northern Brisbane suburb of Newstead, in Queensland, Australia...
, in Newstead Park, is the oldest house in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
. Built in 1846, it is now a museum and heritage listed
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations...
. It is open to the public, and concerts are sometimes held at the house and grounds.
Beachside suburbs
Nudgee Beach, Queensland
Nudgee Beach is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia and also the name of the Beach located in the suburb. It is north of the Brisbane central business district where Shultz Canal enters Moreton Bay...
is a scenic beach and suburb about 18 km outside of Brisbane. Nudgee beach is surrounded by numerous mangroves, and has a bike track that heads down to Boondall Wetlands
Boondall Wetlands
The Boondall Wetlands lie on the edge of Moreton Bay in the Brisbane suburb of Boondall between Nudgee Beach and Shorncliffe. The wetlands are preserved within the Boondall Wetlands Reserve which was preserved in 1990 and covers more than 1100 hectares of internationally significant wetlands.The...
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Other beachside suburbs include Scarborough
Scarborough, Queensland
Scarborough is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region at the northernmost of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia...
, Wynnum
Wynnum, Queensland
Wynnum is a suburb located on the shores of Moreton Bay in Brisbane, Australia, about 16 kilometres east of the CBD. The area was sparsely settled until the arrival of the railway in the late 1880s, but then grew fairly rapidly. The former Wynnum Shire Council was created in 1902, and twelve years...
, Manly
Manly, Queensland
Manly is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is located approximately 16km east of Brisbane CBD. Surrounding suburbs are Wynnum , Lota to the South and Manly West . To the east lies Moreton Bay.-History:...
, Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe, Queensland
Shorncliffe is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is situated northeast of Brisbane and is the neighbouring suburb of Sandgate. The suburb comes under the jurisdiction of the Brisbane City Council.It is a small community with a village atmosphere...
and Sandgate
Sandgate, Queensland
Sandgate is a coastal suburb in Brisbane, Australia, located 16 km north of the Brisbane CBD. The town became a popular escape for the people of Brisbane in the early 20th century.-Geography:Sandgate is situated on the coastline, along Bramble Bay...
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Surfers Paradise Beach
Surfers ParadiseSurfers Paradise, Queensland
Surfers Paradise is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 Census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 18,501....
is home to the very popular Surfers Paradise Beach. Surfers Paradise is located 78 km south of Brisbane, about an hour's drive away. Alternatively, the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Sunshine Coast is an urban area in South East Queensland, north of the state capital of Brisbane on the Pacific Ocean coastline. Although it does not have a central business district, by population it ranks as the 10th largest metropolis in Australia and the third largest in...
is about an hour drive north of Brisbane, offering a wide range of beaches and wildlife.
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is a coastal town in south-eastern QueenslandQueensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, near Gympie
Gympie
Gympie may refer to:* Gympie, a city in Queensland, Australia** Gympie Airport** Electoral district of Gympie** Gympie Region, its local government authority* Gympie Gympie , a stinging plant...
, famed for its rainbow-coloured sand dunes, sand cliffs and pleasant beaches. Rainbow Beach is located approximately 265 km north of Brisbane, 76 km east of Gympie and 700 metres west of Fraser Island on the Cooloola Coast, Queensland, Australia.