Brisbane

If you’re heading to Brisbane for a short holiday, you’re certainly in for a good time – what with many attractions to look forward to. No doubt you’re excited and you’ve already begun looking up Brisbane attractions on Google or travel guide websites. However, there are many finer details about the city which you will not come across easily. Brisbane is a city which has a lot of historical and cultural significance. But most travel guides simply regurgitate the same......

According to Tourism Research Australia’s latest National Visitor Survey, the overnight trip spend in Brisbane increased 12% to a whopping $3.6 billion in the year ending December 2015. While this statistic reveals that tourists simply love spending on a Brisbane holiday, it does not answer the question what exactly tourists are spending their money on. Well, I’m here to help answer this question. As a local, I know this city inside out. Continue reading as I offer suggestions as to......

If you’re planning a trip to Australia, I wouldn’t be surprised if you choose Brisbane as your holiday destination. Brisbane presents the perfect mix of cosmopolitan lifestyle and adventure activities that every holidaymaker is sure to enjoy. As the owner of Bridgewater Terraces, I simply love welcoming guests to our holiday apartments – and thankfully, it seems that this is only going to continue. Brisbane tourism is booming and every year we are fortunate enough to welcome more and more....

You’ve got to admit, Brisbane city is an amazing tourist destination and it certainly has much to offer. Even after you visit the major attractions of the city, there are still many destinations for you to explore. Should you be staying in Brisbane city for longer than a week, then I recommend definitely venture out on a couple of day trips to explore some of the surrounding areas while in the region. As a local myself, I got to the......

If you are planning an upcoming holiday to Brisbane CBD, you certainly have a lot to look forward to. Brisbane is one city which is full of things to see and do and there are so many things to explore – you will definitely find yourself wanting for more when you visit the various cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation centres and entertainment precincts in the CBD. As a local working in the Brisbane tourism industry, I would like to......

If this is the first time you’re heading to Brisbane, then you’re in for a treat! Brisbane, a holiday destination that is visited by over 6 million domestic and international visitors every year, with 1.8 million of these being tourists, has a smorgasbord of things to see and do, so you’ll never be stuck wondering what to do with yourself once you arrive. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. By now, I assume you have already booked accommodation in Brisbane......

Kangaroo Point Brisbane is one of the best locations in the city. Although lesser known compared to the CBD and the South Bank Parklands, Kangaroo Point is close to practically everything, thanks to its location along the Brisbane River’s eastern bend. Home to several outdoor recreations such as rock climbing and several attractions such as the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the Story Bridge, the area may be considered as one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets. However, most visitors to Brisbane......

If you want to make the most out of your Brisbane holiday, it goes without saying that the Brisbane River should be a big factor in your itinerary. And the secret to experiencing the river to the maximum is to book a Brisbane riverview hotel. Hailed as the longest river in the southeastern part of Queensland, the river offers a long stretch of serene and picturesque views as well as abundant flora and fauna. Wounding across the city, it has......

As an accommodation manage, not of hotels in Brisbane CBD, but of apartments in Kangaroo Point, I’ve been welcoming Brisbane’s business guests for several years now, and lately I noticed there seems to be a massive increase in business guests over the last few months. Moreover, they don’t just come more frequently; they also come in larger numbers and are staying longer. Being very familiar with Brisbane CBD, I can think of a lot of reasons why it is a......

Are you looking for a holiday destination you can enjoy while sticking to a budget? All you need is cheap accommodation in Brisbane and a creative itinerary. These days, more and more tourists have been choosing Brisbane as their holiday destination, making it a favourite among domestic and international visitors alike, and there are a number of reasons why. Firstly, here in Brisbane, there is a vast array of cultural landmarks and attractions that serve as great backdrops for tourists’......