About Brisbane
Brisbane is one of Australia's major cities, home to around 2,780,063 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Brisbane
1
Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
2
Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
3
The University of Queensland
4
Wheel of Brisbane
5
Cathedral of St. Stephen
6
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
7
State Law Building
8
Commissariat Store Museum
Budget travel
Free things to do in Brisbane
Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
- Visit Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
- Visit The University of Queensland
- Eat at Kadoya
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Wheel of Brisbane
- Visit Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Visit Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Eat at Beach House
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit State Law Building
- Visit Commissariat Store Museum
- Visit Kangaroo Point
- Eat at Bar Merlo
Where to eat
Kadoya
Beach House
Bar Merlo
Pancake Manor
Le Bon Choix
Alchemy
E'cco Bistro
Moda
Where to stay
- Banana Backpackers
- Brisbane City Backpackers
- Brisbane City YHA
- Bunk Backpackers
- Cloud 9 Backpackers Resort
Shopping
- Queen Street Mall
- Uptown
- The Wintergarden
- QueensPlaza
- Brisbane Arcade
- Queen Adelaide Building
Nightlife
- Regatta
- Royal Exchange (RE) Hotel
- Oxford 152
- Breakfast Creek Hotel
- Stones Corner Hotel
- Brew
Museums & culture
- Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Commissariat Store Museum
In pictures
Brisbane gallery
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