Discover Brisbane 2026

This riverside promenade on the Brisbane River features an artificial lagoon with a sandy beach right in the city centre, surrounded by parks, museums and restaurants — ideal for relaxing without heading to the coast.

A guided climb across the steel bridge structure offers spectacular panoramic views over the skyline and the meandering river, especially striking at sunset.

The world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary lets visitors experience these endearing marsupials up close, and even hold one.

Brisbane's subtropical climate and central location make the city the ideal base for day trips to both the lively Gold Coast to the south and the quieter Sunshine Coast to the north.

Brisbane has an international airport with direct flights from several Asian hubs, usually with a stopover in Singapore or Dubai from Europe.

The official language is English.

April to October, the Australian autumn through spring, is best thanks to pleasant temperatures without the muggy summer heat.

This riverside promenade on the Brisbane River features an artificial lagoon with a sandy beach right in the city centre, surrounded by parks, museums and restaurants — ideal for relaxing without heading to the coast.