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Located towards the southern end of the state, Brisbane is Queensland’s capital. Many visitors are attracted by the great weather in the city –International visitors too are attracted to Brisbane hotels, cultural attractions, huge variety of annual festivals and world-class sporting events.

Tourist Attractions

Brisbane River, which runs through the centre of the city, draws many of city’s visitors, especially in the summer months. A sunset cruise can be a beautiful and relaxing way to end any day. Brisbane’s Story Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River is one of the main sights in the city centre. From the top visitors can get great views of Brisbane hotels, the Glass House Mountains, and Lamington National Park. Another of Brisbane’s more popular attractions, where visitors are able to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in both World Wars, is the Anzac Square War Memorial.

Entertainment

Brisbane has a great entertainment scene, and is particularly noted for both its popular and classical live music scene. The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is home to the Queensland Ballet, Opera, Theatre Company and Orchestra. The complex also houses several other buildings of interest including the Queensland Art Gallery and the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, all a short distance from most Brisbane hotels.

Brisbane’s live popular music scene was voted by Billboard magazine to be one of the top 5 in the world. Most of these venues are concentrated in the Fortitude Valley area of the city close to many Brisbane hotels, with some of the best being the Zoo, The Troubador and The Tivoli.

Natural Attractions

Since Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforests which are home to so many different animal species, visitors staying in Brisbane hotels will be pleased to know that some of this can be experienced without straying outside of the city.

The best introduction is at Australia Zoo, created by “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin and his family. There are tons of different animal exhibits with species from all over the world represented. Visitors may also see another true Australian icon at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Alma Park Zoo, or may be able to spot a whole host of native species at the Brisbane Forest Park. Ask your Brisbane hotels concierge to guide you in the right direction.