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Inside Background
History 
Life in Brisbane has always been based around the river. It started in the...
Last edited: 18 February 2006
Neighborhoods 
Brisbane is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of land area.  So widely...
Last edited: 08 February 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Guides Always glance through any Travel Guide for the region you are...
Last edited: 17 May 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The main tourist information centre in Brisbane is located on the lower end on...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Brisbane:  Sub tropical paradise Brisbane is located in the southern hemisphere...
Last edited: 19 May 2009
Airport Hotels 
Brisbane airport precinct does not currently contain any hotels. This will be...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
Useful Websites 
This is a list of websites which visitors may find useful: Our Brisbane  This...
Last edited: 25 February 2007
Where To Stay 
Brisbane is a relatively compact city compared with Sydney and Melbourne. Most...
Last edited: 08 February 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by Plane Brisbane ( BNE ) only has one airport, but separate terminals...
Last edited: 25 October 2009
Getting Around 
The streets in Brisbane city are laid out in a very systematic grid. The...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
Public Transportation 
GETTING AROUND  Public transport in Brisbane is cheap, and with the new...
Last edited: 19 May 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Car Rentals in Brisbane City and Airport All major and the better local rental...
Last edited: 15 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
These a just a few possible trips that can be made by self-drive or tour...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
Events & Festivals 
Brisbane is growing quickly, and has a diverse range of festivals and...
Last edited: 24 January 2007
Museums & Attractions 
MUSEUMS and BRISBANE HERITAGE Brisbane is dotted with museums and historic...
Last edited: 29 September 2008
Nightlife 
Nightlife From the Valley to the CBD, South Bank, West End, Toowong and the...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
 Lost World and Christmas Creek Where Between  the outer south of Brisbane and...
Last edited: 10 January 2009
The Performing Arts 
Theater While the theater scene in Brisbane is certainly not as famous as that...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
Shopping 
There is a huge array of places and types of shopping available in Brisbane...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Sports & Activities 
  *Sport* http://sportsaust... Brisbane hosts many sporting events throughout...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Active 
Bridge Climb climb the story bridge and get a whole new perspective on brisbane...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Brisbane River and Moreton Bay 
Brisbane is a water city. Situated on the beautiful Brisbane River, beside the...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Driving From Brisbane To Cairns 
Considering taking a camper van between Brisbane and Cairns?  It is a long...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
Entertainment Areas 
THINGS TO DO AND SEE Brisbane may have a reputation amongst the other cities...
Last edited: 29 September 2008
Romantic Brisbane 
Paris may be the city of Love, but Brisbane is just as romantic (and much less...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
Top 10 Things to Do in Brisbane 
1. Visit Southbank Parklands Featuring a stunning inner-city beach, miles of...
Last edited: 09 October 2009
Wildlife and the Outdoors 
WILDLIFE Brisbane is brimming with wildlife. Even in the inner city...
Last edited: 24 January 2007
Riverlife Adventure Centre 
Riverlife offers different outdoor activities for everybody. Beginning from...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
St. Andrews Lutheran Church 
This unusual church building, constructed in 1976, is the 3rd on the site. It...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
Wheel of Brisbane 
This 60-metre ferris wheel is located in Brisbane's South Bank Parklands, and...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Eating Out http://www.bestre... http://www.ourbri... Brisbane has a huge array...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Breakfast 
If you're a breakfast connoisseur, it's worth the $8 cab to get out of the...
Last edited: 16 January 2008
Cheap Eats 
All areas Tuesday night is when the pizza chains do their best deals. Examples...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Dining with a View 
Dining with a view   River Views Perhaps some of the best views to be had of...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Lunch in the CBD 
Here’s a selection of some top city lunch spots. 1. Criterion Tavern The...
Last edited: 15 September 2007
Makanan Indonesia 
Makanan Indonesia is a quaint little restaurant lined amongst other quaint...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Sawadee Ka 
Sawadee Ka translates from Thai as “Hello/Welcome or Bye” typically from a...
Last edited: 02 September 2009
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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