18 days in Brisbane Itinerary

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brisbane: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (in Currumbin), Oxenford (Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast & Warner Bros. Movie World) and Surfers Paradise (Surfers Paradise Beach, Infinity Attraction, &more). Spend the 20th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park. Pack the 27th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Dreamworld. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, walk around South Bank Parklands, get great views at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Brisbane trip planner.

December in Brisbane sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night.