Brisbane Holidays

Where to stay in Brisbane

From buzzing shopping streets to riverside restaurants, Brisbane offers exciting holiday itineraries beneath sunny Queensland skies. Fill your shopping bags at the Queen Street Mall and take a River City Cruise to admire the glistening skyline. Brisbane holidays let you enjoy a stress-free stay in a city that blends nature with the cultural inspiration of museums and galleries. Jump on a ferry to Moreton Island or North Stradbroke Island or zip to the Gold Coast on the train. Here are 2 neighbourhoods in locations that put you within steps of attractions: 

• Brisbane Central Business District: Shop till you drop and dine alfresco with river and city views across this walkable city. Tour grand Brisbane City Hall and traverse the Cultural Heritage Public Art Trail.
• South Bank: Book a range of hotels close to the South Bank Parklands. Enjoy the swimming pool at Streets Beach framed by lush gardens and playgrounds. The South Bank Cultural Precinct features performing arts venues and galleries. 

Choose from a fantastic array of Brisbane holiday deals to stay in the city centre or discover trendy inner-city neighbourhoods such as Fortitude Valley and West End. 

How to find cheap Brisbane deals

With a few clicks via an Expedia search, it’s easy to find cheap hotels in Brisbane. For potential cost-saving discounts, consider a package that combines hotels, flights and activities. Use filters to compare prices of locations and hotel facilities. It’s possible to find cheaper prices across inner-city neighbourhoods, including Spring Hill and Petrie Terrace. Finally, be spontaneous and book last-minute travel to Brisbane to unlock discounts. 

Top things to do in Brisbane

A Brisbane trip can be romantic, family-friendly, thrill-seeking and cultural. What are you in the mood for? Choose a new adventure every day with the range of activities and attractions in Brisbane. 

• Museums: See around 19,000 artworks at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. The Brisbane Powerhouse features heritage-listed graffiti art and the Queensland Museum hosts natural history and traditions of the First Nations People.
• Gardens: Take a hike (or drive!) to awe-inspiring city views at Mount Coot-Tha then visit the Botanic Gardens. Close to Queen Street Mall, the City Botanic Gardens feature impressive landscaping and riverside picnic spots. 
• Tangalooma: Leave the mainland on a getaway to the crystal clear, dolphin-filled waters of Tangalooma. Stay at the Tangalooma Island Resort or enjoy a day trip to snorkel the wrecks and watch the pelican feeding. 

Romantic Brisbane getaways

Paddle down the Brisbane river on a twilight kayaking tour or board a classic wooden paddle steamer for a dinner cruise. Book a romantic Brisbane hotel for easy access to fun adventures for couples, including climbing the Story Bridge for 360-degree views. Take a trip to the Scenic Rim to hike rainforest trails in the Lamington National Park and taste your way around enchanting vineyards. 

Luxury Brisbane holidays

Spoil yourself with pampering treatments at luxury Brisbane hotels and splurge on gourmet dining at elegant restaurants. The finer things in life are at your fingertips in upmarket neighbourhoods, including exclusive fashion boutiques in New Farm and waterfront dining precincts in Hamilton. 

All-inclusive Brisbane package deals

Book Brisbane holiday packages with flights and you’ll arrive without a care in the world! Browse the range of activities and attractions in Brisbane and add some to your all-inclusive package so an exciting itinerary is ready to go. Pre-book a Brisbane City tour or cruise with lunch or a hot air balloon ride with breakfast at a vineyard. Sightseeing and scuba diving tours to Moreton Island are among the most popular.