Experience what to do in Brisbane with this range of great activities and attractions! Make the most of the great weather in Brisbane city and escape your hotel or your Gold Coast accommodation to experience all the great offerings Brisbane, Australia provides. Located in sunny Queensland, the Brisbane CBD hosts a fantastic shopping destination and great restaurants, or make your way to the Brisbane markets for farmers produce and handicrafts. A day tour to Tangalooma is also a must in Brisbane.
Across the Brisbane River you will find South Bank buzzing with more markets, restaurants, a man-made beach, festivals and events. If you have the time, get a car rental from Brisbane or book a bus transfer and make your way down south to the Gold Coast theme parks. There are just so many answers to what to do in Brisbane so before you head back to the airport, have a look through our Brisbane guide of things to do and start planning today. In addition, for more information on what to do in Queensland as a whole, check out our state page!
Getting to Brisbane
Brisbane has an international airport, that is located 13Km (8 Miles) from the city centre, which is frequented by many of the major airlines, including:
The major carriers operating in the Sydney International Airport are: - Qantas
Phone: 131313 - Virgin Blue
Phone: 136789 - Jetstar
Phone: 131538 - Air New Zealand
Phone: 132476 - Emirates
Phone: 1300 303 777 - Air China
Phone: 02 9232 7277 - British Airways
Phone: 1300 767 177 - Cathay Pacific
Phone: 131747 - Japan Airlines
Phone: 02 9272 1111 - Malaysia Airlines
Phone: 13 26 27 - Singapore Airlines
Phone: 13 10 11 - Thai Airways
Phone: 1300 651 960
- A coach service conducts regular Brisbane Airport transfers to and from Brisbane hotels, the railway station and also between the domestic and international terminals of the airport. A one-way ticket will cost you $16.
- Taxis can be used to get to the city as well. It will cost around $35 to get to the city and will take about half an hour.
- The AirTrain for Brisbane Airport transfers connects to the city every 15 minutes during peak times. The AirTrain operates between 6am to 8pm and will cost you $15.00 for a trip one way or $28.00 return.
When you travel to Brisbane by train, you have the opportunity to experience the vast outback and the untamed beauty of the wilderness.
Located at the heart of the city, the Brisbane Transit Centre is a busy hub for numerous coach companies that arrive from different areas of Australia and depart to varying destinations. Travelling by coach will allow you to make as many stops as you like and plan the trip according to your own pace.
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