Brisbane Things to Do

Families traveling to Brisbane can choose from a wide range of regional activities to entertain little ones, but those looking to stay close to Brisbane city will find this list a bit more up to speed. With museums and sanctuaries, along with fun restaurants and shopping, families are never at a loss for entertainment in the Queensland capital city, Brisbane.

The holiday season is fast approaching, so the time of less work and more celebration is soon to take over Brisbane. Travelers wishing to while away their time in the coming weeks in the capital of Queensland should take note of the festivities and warnings that might be of use.

Brisbane, traditionally considered by travelers as not much more than the capital of Queensland and a stopover on the way to the tropical north, has in recent years done its part in acquiring a more funky and modern city vibe. In other words, it’s a growing city (around 1,000 people move to Brisbane every week) with plenty of fun to keep the casual traveler entertained on weekend trips or long journeys up the east coast of Australia.

Like most major cities around the world, Brisbane‘s public transportation system includes trains, taxis, rentals cars and buses. Since it also lies on the Brisbane River, the city offers other unique modes of public transport like the CityCat Ferries and the river taxis.