Brisbane, Australia
How about spending this summer with the Koalas and the Kangaroos amidst lush greenery and the surging waves of the deep blue seas? How about spending some quality time with your family and kids in the confluence of Renaissance and modern artistry? Welcome to Brisbane Australia where the ancient and the wild meet the modern, where the magnificent reefs whisper to the Dolphins and where the ancient is preserved among the fastest growing modern achievements.
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and the Brisbane river cuts dramatically the lush plains .Created in 1824 this city has served as a penal colony and after that under the shadow of the more famous neighbor cities like Sydney and Melbourne. But after the Commonwealth Games and the Expo in 1980 it has prospered significantly and is now among the fastest growing modern capitals of the world. Despite being close to the seas it is basically a river city and the footpaths and the waterways are delightful ways of discovering this majestic city. Being well connected with other cities through bus, trains, cabs and flights via Brisbane Airport this is fast becoming the tourist hotspot of the world and it would be extremely foolish of you to restrict yourself from enjoying it before it is badly overexploited.
You can always hire a car or a tour operator but it is better to walk or cycle or simply explore the city yourself. In Brisbane Don’t forget to plunge into the clear blue water in the Moreton Island. At 38 kilometers it is the longest sand island in the world with numerous sand dunes the tallest being the Mt Tempest with 280mts.Most of the island is National Park and offers beaches, freshwater lakes, wildflowers and also provides opportunities for fishing, snorkeling, swimming, sailing, surfing, and sand boarding are popular pastimes. You can also view the magnificent Humpback whales from here between June to November and can also feed the Dolphins at the Tangalooma Resort. Cuddle the uncaged Koalas at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary or spot animals and rare birds at the Lamington National park. For the backpackers and the adventurers theres Chermiside Aquatic center, Stony Bridge Adventure that includes climbing the 1200 mts of the Southern Brisbane Bridge and have a great bird’s eye view of the city, and Rocksport Indoor Climbing Centre. Also don’t miss the South Bank, City Botanical gardens with an amazing collection of many exotic and native plants and trees, Mt Coot tha Lookout for a panoramic view of the Brisbane city, and some of the most famous festivals like the Riverfestival, Brisbane Festival and Oktoberfest.
There is a wide range of hotels to suit every pocket and need. Right from five stars like Conrad Brisbane, Sofitel Brisbane, Hilton Brisbane, Marriott Brisbane that offer rooms between 160-225 dollars to Inns and guesthouses with dorm style living at 25 dollars Brisbane has it all. The multicultural aspect of Australia is also reflected here in a large number of Turkish, Indian, Greek, Thai, Punjabi, Indonesian and Italian restros. Don’t forget to check out the River canteen and Oxley’s on the River for some unforgettable experience. With hundreds of local sightseeing and hangouts for you to explore a holiday in Brisbane will remain forever a memory to cherish.