Brisbane

Brisbane tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Located in the sunshine state of Queensland is Australia's third largest city and is experienced as an enjoyable surprise to many of its visitors. In the past an industrial city, nowadays it’s a vibrant and cosmopolitan centre with many lively suburbs, a good street café scene, plenty of tours and tourist facilities, a beautiful riverside park and friendly welcoming people.

Attractions in Brisbane

A convenient botanical garden is to be found in the the central business district which is situated near the charming Brisbane River. The well visited pedestrian mall of Queen street is located here as well.

The recently developed South Bank entertainment precinct makes for a very pleasant walk with numerous of interesting sites to see along the way.

The historic City Hall hosts The Museum of Brisbane and features changing exhibitions that relate the stories, events and ideas which have shaped the city.

Also worthwhile visiting is the Queensland Cultural Centre, Castlemain XXXX brewery and Parliament House.

The surrounding areas offer plenty of interesting places to explore, and the sights are best reached by hire car. From trendy suburban meeting points to exciting theme parks; from sandy beaches bathing in sunshine to green and lush vegetated mountains making car hire in Brisbane worthwhile. Click here for Brisbane airport guide and car hire.

Hotels in Brisbane

The lively and cosmopolitan centre Brisbane isn’t short of hotel accommodation. Guesthouses, hostels, bed & breakfasts and hotels ranging from budget to reputed 5 stars hotels are to be found scattered throughout this vibrant city. Hotels in Brisbane are found both in the busy city centre and out in the more peaceful suburbs.

Many of the hotels in Brisbane provide on-line reservation services. For the best rates it is best to book your Brisbane hotel in advance on-line. Making hotel reservations on-line is safe and secure and it just takes a few minutes to book you’re the hotel that suits you best.

Airport and car hire in Brisbane

Offering excellent access to the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane’s international airport is located just 13km from Brisbane's Central Business District. With over forty airlines operating to and from the facility, the airport receives international flights from all important worldwide destinations. A sufficient amount of cafés and bars are serving the airport. The International Terminal provides bureaux de change facilities on levels 2 and 3.

Taxis are also available from both the domestic and international terminals, with limousines provided on request.

Car hire at the International Airport of Brisbane is also well catered for with several major companies represented, such as Avis, National and Budget. For the best deals it is recommendable to book car hire for Brisbane on-line. Discounted car hire rates usually will be available when you pre-book car rental on-line. A car is the best means of getting around Brisbane.

Brisbane airport provides airport car parking facilities in public car parks. Car parking for disabled passengers is well catered for as well. When you arrive at the airport, you will find both short-term and long-term parking provided at the International and Domestic terminals, while the disabled will find specially designated areas for their convenience. Book Brisbane airport parking on-line for the best deals.