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The fabulous weather, abundant subtropical vegetation and all round relaxed attitude make Brisbane a city distinctly different from any other. The Brisbane River winds through the city to Moreton Bay " its curves offer numerous spots for waterside recreation and spectacular views.Moreton and Stradbroke Islands create a barrier to the Pacific Ocean, providing the city with a vast body of calm water at its foreshore.Inland, Brisbanes hilly terrain provides breathing space and a beautiful backdrop for the city, with its massed frangipanis, colourful jacarandas and renovated old Queenslanders on stilts. Gold-hued sandstone buildings sit among the gleaming skyscrapers of the city centre.
Since the beginning settlers made Brisbane home, there have been many changes. In 1825 this area was originally a convict settlement. The Commonwealth Games were hosted in Brisbane in 1982 and later the World Expo in 1988which proved it to be very different from it's beginnings. Since the 1980's the rapid growth of it's population has increased to 2 million. It has a big city feel yet it is still easy to get around. Brisbane also offers a sense of community to those who visit and reside there. New development has created many lovely parks and recreational areas and City Cat Catamarans offer transportation up and down the river.
Brisbane is home to some of Australias best restaurants, from fine-dining establishments to relaxed riverside fish and chip cafs. The wonderful warm climate means Brisbane is market-central there are vibrant weekly markets along the river, in city parks, in the Valley, north of Brisbane ,south of Brisbane " and thats not all of them !
One of the highlights of the city is South Bank, a beach located within the city, unlike anywhere else. Brisbane is a great destination for a family vacation. While the roads are well maintained and traffic is always at a minimum, it is not easy for a first time visitor to navigate. But nothing that an updated map and some careful planning can't solve.
The public transportation system is quite efficient. There are trains, buses and ferries available. There are specific bus routes which cater to visitors specifically. Another must-do attraction for visitors is a boat ride on the Brisbane River. There are many river tours and attractions available.
When touring Australia, the city of Brisbane is a must see. For a complete guide to all Brisbane hotels , click on the brisbaneinformation site. This is a very helpful site for researching any Brisbane accommodation to fit your needs and budget.
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