12 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.

Family-friendly places like Sea World Theme Park and Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brisbane: Dreamworld (in Coomera), Warner Bros. Movie World (in Oxenford) and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (in Broadbeach). There's still lots to do: stroll around South Bank Parklands, get great views at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, take in nature's colorful creations at City Botanic Gardens, and explore the activities along The Brisbane River.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Brisbane online trip planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 19°C.