Brisbane Region
Multiple Locations

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Brisbane is a city for the senses; walking under impossibly blue skies around this foot-friendly city opens up a world of experiences. A well planned series of paths and bridges connect the city centre to South Bank, as well as many of our urban villages that tease the river's edge as it bends the city, its parks and gentle skyscrapers.

The ever-busy baristas fill the air with an irresistible temptation that is hard to escape and the mix of welcome visitors and the business set create a lively thoroughfare through the Queen Street Mall - Queensland's largest retail precinct with over 700 specialty shops, restaurant, cinemas and live music. There is also the constant spectacle of an array of outdoor festivals, events and attractions created for Brisbane's famous sub-tropical weather. Yet, for a real Brisbane experience, you must see what's on at our buzzing urban villages.

From Australia's premier live music precinct, the 'Valley' to the cool and the left-of-centre community of West End, our urban villages each have their own personality, yet they're all filled with unique shopping precincts, cafes, restaurants, galleries and smiling locals enjoying the Brisbane sun.

Under an hour from the heart of Brisbane is the aquatic playground of Moreton Bay and Islands and the World Heritage-listed Scenic Rim - explore for a day, a short break or a longer escape!

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The dining atmosphere in Brisbane is typically alfresco and easy going. There's plenty of variety, as the cosmopolitan mixture of European and Asian cultures throughout the city has resulted in a highly diverse dining scene. In the heart of the city you'll find cafes, fast and fun noodle bars, all-day breakfast cafes, wine bars and outstanding brasseries. In the city surrounds, and only a short drive away to the bayside suburbs, there's a wide choice of dining precincts to explore.

Nowhere else is Brisbane's cultural diversity more evident than through the experience of its thriving arts and cultural scene. A full calendar of theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts complements an exciting program of exhibitions, festivals, shows and cultural attractions. Explore the Queensland Museum and the Queensland Art Gallery and visit the Performing Arts Centre. There is also a myriad of smaller contemporary and indigenous galleries within the suburbs adjacent to the city.

Visiting Brisbane is like finding yourself in an adventure wonderland. There's so much to do and see. Explore the city by foot, river cruise or speedy ferry. Take a day bus tour or historic walking tour. Learn about Aboriginal history and culture in the several heritage precincts around the city. Head out to sea on a fishing charter or set sail on a sailing tour. There's plenty to discover around Moreton Bay and its islands. Head out to the bush and discover mountains, valleys, lakes and historic hinterland towns. At night, visit nightclubs, quiet stylish bars, hotels and pubs.

For the dedicated shopping addict or a casual browser looking for something unique, Brisbane has it all. There are pedestrian malls that seem purpose built for serious shoppers, there's interesting and quirky streets filled with specialty stores, and then there are the modern shopping plazas. The centrepiece of shopping in Brisbane is undoubtedly the Queen Street Mall. Brisbane also boasts a number of superb suburban shopping precincts and, if you're a fan of markets, a number of outdoor markets operate around the city every weekend.

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