Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Brisbane
Australia · BNE
Riverside subtropics, with the coast half an hour away.
About
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Greater Brisbane sprawls across the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges, encompassing several local government areas (LGAs). The City of Brisbane LGA forms the inner area of Greater Brisbane, and is the most populous local government area in Australia. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.
Source: Wikipedia — Brisbane (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- family friendly · excellent
- beaches · good
- dining · good
- hiking · good
- live music · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan85°F15d wet
- Feb85°F13d wet
- Mar82°F17d wet
- Apr78°F9d wet
- May74°F8d wet
- Jun70°F6d wet
- Jul70°F6d wet
- Aug73°F5d wet
- Sep77°F6d wet
- Oct80°F11d wet
- Nov82°F11d wet
- Dec85°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with LunchFrom $153 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Brisbane Sightseeing Tour by Bus: Scenic Locations & Morning TeaFrom $92 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Brisbane Tiny Doors & Hidden Gems: Official Street Art WalkFrom $81 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing TourFrom $87 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Resin Art Classes Brisbane: Cheeseboards & CoastersFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2-Day Brisbane Electric Mountain Bike RentalFrom $168 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Brisbane International Airport (BNE), about 8 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Brisbane we have written up.