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Visiting Brisbane

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Brisbane, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, top-notch restaurants, and riverfront. This welcoming city also attracts tourists with its parks. Top sights in the city include The Gabba, Queen Street Mall, and Roma Street Parkland.

• There are 464 hotels and other accommodations in Brisbane
• The closest major airport is in Brisbane, QLD (BNE) 8.7 from the city center
• The next closest is in Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) 88.4 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Brisbane

Families come for attractions such as Portside Wharf, Doomben Racecourse, and Eagle Farm Racecourse. The riverfront and parks highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Roma Street Parkland, Colmslie Beach Reserve, and Fort Lytton National Park. Shopping is one of the favorite things to do, so consider an excursion to Queen Street Mall, Eat Street Northshore, and Eat Street Markets.

In Brisbane, you'll be able to select from 464 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for a perfect holiday retreat. These are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Reid's Place - With a stay at this 4.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with a private spa tub. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast.
• Heal House - Our customers like the breakfast and clean rooms at this B&B. With a stay at this 4-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
• Cumquat House - With a stay at this 3.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and quiet location.

Other favorite sights in Brisbane include The Gabba, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Suncorp Stadium. One of the top places to see outside the city is Dreamworld, located 30.8 mi (49.6 from the heart of the city.

Getting Around Brisbane

With so many ways to get around, exploring Brisbane is simple. Head over to Grandchester Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore more of the area, ride aboard a train from Brisbane Cannon Hill Station, Brisbane Murarrie Station, or Brisbane Morningside Station. You can find out about options for water transportation at the local marina.

Dressing for Brisbane

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 85°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 63°F
• From April to June, the average is 80°F during the day and 50°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 77°F during the day and 49°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 85°F as the daytime average and 57°F as the nighttime average
• Brisbane gets about 44.49 inches of rain per year
• December and February are usually the hottest months averaging 84°F, while August and July are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 50°F

Brisbane is brimming with culture, art, music, and technology. As if that weren’t enough, the Queensland city also manages to offer a waterfront, sandy beach right in the heart of the city, and nighttime tours in illuminated kayaks. Spend your morning climbing the Story Bridge, and then abseil down 30 metres if you have the guts. Laze away your afternoons on the beach or wander around one of Brisbane’s museums, and cap off your day with a fine meal at an impressive restaurant. Brisbane brings every ingredient of a perfect holiday to the table, and it all starts right here on Expedia.

Places to see in Brisbane

A wealth of wonderful experiences awaits you in Brisbane, where there are activities for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, as well as those just looking to relax. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s oldest such space, and the 18 hectares here are home to hundreds of these cuddly creatures, as well as scores of kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils. The City Botanic Gardens is another area where you can get intimately familiar with the nature of Brisbane, while the same holds true at the nearby Moreton Island National Park. If, alternatively, exploring the great outdoors is how you’d rather spend your time, head on over to Mount Coot-tha. This grassy peak, which features the highest elevation in Brisbane, invites visitors to trek up to “The Lookout,” where they’ll be greeted by a café, restaurant, and gift shop.

The Museum of Brisbane is a great spot to brush up on your local history, while the Queensland Museum offers an equally educational experience. And if you wish to broaden your horizons as far as local art is concerned, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art showcase paintings, sculptures, and other creations by artists native to Australia.

Weather in Brisbane

The humid subtropical climate in Brisbane generates steamy summers and warm winters. The summer, on average, maintains a maximum temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius, and is when visitors can expect to witness the most rainfall. Winter in Brisbane, however, receives less precipitation than other times of year, and temperatures are more mild in comparison to this country’s other capitals. In fact, winter temperatures here almost never drop into the single digits, even on the coldest days of the year. The autumn and spring seasons in Brisbane offer similarly comfortable conditions, though most locals will tell you that the months between winter and summer are the best times to spend in this area.

Where to Stay in Brisbane

Brisbane accommodation is as eclectic as the city, ranging from bed and breakfast hotels to impressive high-rise resorts in the CBD. Save your budget for activities in the city by booking a room at an affordable motel, or indulge in a stay at one of the top Brisbane serviced apartments—the choice is yours. You can always find plenty of Brisbane hotels right here on Expedia.com.au, where our travel experts put together the best deals for travellers like you.

Travel Basics

Arriving in Brisbane is easy by land or air. If you fly into Brisbane Airport (BNE), you can reach your hotel by taxi, bus, or private car hire. Thanks to its robust systems of buses, trains, ferries, and water taxis, you can get anywhere in Brisbane quite easily during your stay. For the ultimate freedom during any Brisbane holiday, rent a car right here on Expedia.com.au today.

Plan Your Getaway to Brisbane

When you can’t decide between a beach getaway and urban retreat, Brisbane is the place to holiday. You can cycle around the South Bank, take in a show, and have the meal of your life right on the coast—all on one trip. Make your stay even more satisfying with a stay at one of the top hotels in Brisbane. Whether you want a private suite on the outer edges of the city or convenient Brisbane Airport accommodation, you can find and book your ideal hotel right here on Expedia.com.au today. Our travel experts have tracked down the best deals and we never charge a booking fee.