Brisbane Tourist Attractions

Soaked in the warm summers and mild winters, Brisbane presents a scrumptious punch from the cup of life. With its varied tourist attractions it is a destination sure to hit both for domestic as well as international tourists.

Surf and sand in the boisterous Brisbane, as it welcomes you into the serenity of its seas. All you need to do is to feel the sun and taste the salty air, amidst saline water and outstretched horizons, life will seem contented.

An Hour drive north of Brisbane one shall encounter the most enchanting coastline in the world, namely the Sunshine Coast . With its pristine surroundings this coast begins at Caloundra and extends to Cooloola, encompassing many coastal towns and world famous beaches namely - Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Noosa and Rainbow Beach.

80 km south of Brisbane extends yet another haven of eternal joy for all who love the froth of gushing waves, every surfers delight the Gold Coast is the perfect picture of beauty with tranquility.

Activities

• Where there is sand and waves there ought to be the in evitable water sports. From Surfing to sailing across Moreton Bay, sight seeing and cruising all is possible at destination Brisbane.
• Brisbane also looks into the wimps of the nature enthusiasts with its Australian zoo, once home to the Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
• Their special attraction remains sighting the magnificent humpback whales of Moreton Bay in the month of June and October on their yearly migratory route.
• A day out with the rare wild Pacific Whale Dolphins will be a lifetime experience and feeding them from close proximity will be a moment to remember.
• You can also view the Brisbane city in a Hot air balloon, sailing up, up & away.

Here are a few of the major Tourist attractions in Brisbane: -

• South Bank Parklands with its manmade beach, enormous gardens, swimming lagoons, a line of cafes and restaurant is indeed the perfect destination for fun, frolic and total relaxation.
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Kangaroo point are famous for Koala and Kangaroos, the sole representatives of this island nation, the sanctuary brings forth a wide range of Australian animals in their natural habitat.

• Among the gardens, the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, the Brisbane Botanic garden and the Tsuki-yama-chisen Japanese Garden hold a special attraction for the tourists. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, situated in Brisbane Botanic garden is gives its visitors a cosmic advantage.

Galleries & Museum:-

Though Brisbane prides itself of numerous museums and galleries it possesses, a few really stand out in the lot and must not be missed at any cost namely –

• Queensland Art Gallery,
• Queensland Museum
• Maritime Museum
• Science center

Brisbane presents an accurate blend of fun, froth, culture and tradition giving in the essence of Australia to the world.