BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

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Cutting dramatically through lush coastal plains, the Brisbane River coils like a snake around the cosmopolitan chic of Queensland's unique sub-tropical capital. Developed as a penal colony in 1824, the city spent years in the shadow of its southern neighbors. However, following the Commonwealth Games and Expo in the 1980s, investment skyrocketed, cementing Brisbane's future as a place of wealth, beauty and excitement.

Brisbane's architecture is a mix of the modern and the old with impressive Renaissance style and timber Queenslander dwellings sharing a berth with the modern giants. Despite being close to the ocean, this is very much a river city, and the footpaths and waterways are a delightful way to explore this majestic metropolis.

Central Business District

Dominated by the impressive City Hall, Brisbane's business center is a remarkable dichotomy of style. Unlike other Australian cities, the life of the central area does not fade with the sunset. Bars and clubs swell with numbers, attracting large crowds with... more

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3 reviews of Brisbane, Australia
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Submitted by:Virgovicky828
December 23, 2007
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Date of Trip to : May2007
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Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
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Submitted by:Virgovicky828
December 23, 2007
Have visited Australin in 2005 and 2006. My daughter married an Aussie and lives here with here grown children. Also went to visit my great great granddaughter. I found it to be a beautiful country also hot at times. Visited many restaurants in Brisbane but cant remember their names. The Australian are very sociable people and friendly. The food is good too.I would visit more often but the airline fares are too expensive and it is a long trip. If your young take a trip to Australia and visit... More
Have visited Australin in 2005 and 2006. My daughter married an Aussie and lives here with here grown children. Also went to visit my great great granddaughter. I found it to be a beautiful country also hot at times. Visited many restaurants in Brisbane but cant remember their names. The Australian are very sociable people and friendly. The food is good too.I would visit more often but the airline fares are too expensive and it is a long trip. If your young take a trip to Australia and visit Brisbane and Sydney.
Date of Trip to : May2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
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GRAND TIME AND PEOPLE ARE GREAT
Submitted by:DaytonSueMcReno
December 21, 2007
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BE CAUTIOUS IN BUSHENCOUNTERED SNAKES.
Date of Trip to : September1999
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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