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Brisbane ( / ˈbrɪzbən / ⓘ BRIZ-bən, [9] Turrbal: Meaanjin) is the capital of the state of Queensland [10] and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of approximately 2.6 million. [11] . Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, which includes several other regional centres and cities.
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1 day ago · Discover Brisbane, Queensland's sunny capital with laidback charm and urban energy. Explore the city's attractions, islands, culture, wildlife and more with this comprehensive travel guide.
- Sample locally made favorites at a farmers market. Crates of fragrant mangoes, stalls piled high with fresh pastries, neighbors discussing weekend plans over takeaway almond lattes – to really luxuriate in Brisbane’s subtropical lifestyle, spend a morning at a farmers market.
- Cool down at South Bank Parklands. Squint hard enough, and you could be in the Whitsundays. Yet you’re in the heart of Brisbane, at Streets Beach. This large artificial swimming lagoon comes complete with sandy shores, azure water and swaying palms.
- Catch an exhibition by the river. A short walk north of South Bank Parklands lie Queensland’s foremost public art museums: the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).
- Hear a few Brisbane stories at City Hall. Though the walls at Brisbane City Hall don’t talk, the tour guides thankfully do. Free, 45-minute tours of Australia’s largest city hall reveal some fascinating anecdotes, including the building’s connection to both Michelangelo and the Rolling Stones.
3 days ago · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Brisbane, port, capital of Queensland, Australia, and the country’s third largest city. It lies astride the Brisbane River on the southern slopes of the Taylor Range, 12 miles (19 km) above the river’s mouth at Moreton Bay. The site, first explored in 1823 by John Oxley, was occupied in 1824 by a penal ...
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Whether you’re here for a day, a week, an extended holiday, we’ve got a comprehensive guide to the most iconic Brisbane experiences, as well as some hidden gems waiting to be explored.
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