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Fresh approaches, fresh adventures and a
fresh approach to life: Brisbane is a traveller’s delight.
Brisbane is Australia’s third most popular destination for international
tourists after Sydney and Melbourne. The ‘River City’, as it
is affectionately known, offers a diverse selection of picturesque settings to
explore whilst on holiday – from the city to the Bay to the nearby hinterland.
Brisbane also features over 27km (16.8miles) of bicycle pathways, mostly
surrounding the Brisbane River and city centre – perfect for the active
traveller.
With an estimated population of 2 million people, Brisbane is Australia’s third
most populous city.
Brisbane has hosted several major sporting events in recent times, including:
the 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo ’88 and the 2001 Goodwill Games.
Furthermore, the area known as South Bank features a man-made beach which is
extremely popular during the warmer times of the year.
Shopping enthusiasts can indulge in the diverse range of fashions offered in
Brisbane. The boutique shopping in Fortitude Valley offers
exclusive Australian and International labels, with a nod to both the high-end
and ‘trendy’ segments of Australian fashion. In the heart of
the city lies the Queen Street mall offering a plethora of choices for the avid
shopper. Both chain store and boutique shopping are all
within walking distance in the mall and its surrounding streets.
For those looking for a good night out in Brisbane, the most popular
destinations for both bars and nightclubs are located in the city and in nearby
Fortitude Valley. Cloudland, on Ann
Street in Fortitude Valley, is a visual delight (featuring a retractable glass
roof, roof-top bar, two-storey waterfall and a complete inside garden) and a
must-see, for either a lingering lunch or evening drinks.
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