Queensland's capital is a vibrant city with million-relaxing flair and subtropical climate. It is widely on Brisbane River, a few kilometers west of the mouth in the Pacific. The sunniest city in Australia is an expanding modern economic center, which had a special boom in the 80s by the EXPO 88 (the World Expo at Brisbane River). Brisbane adheres largely out of the Australian Cities Competition. You just live with the knowledge that it is here anyway most beautiful. Frankly: About the system architecture, but also a little quarrel. From 15 to 16 November 2014 the summit of the "Group of 20" (G20) was hosted in Brisbane. Australia has held the presidency of the G20 in, 2014. Less known to international tourists but very sexy the vorlagerten Island Moreton are (50 km NE), and Stradbroke North Stradbroke (30 km south). Moreton Iceland is 168 square kilometers in size and has a maximum north-south length of 38km. 98% of the area of ??the island is national park. On it is the highest with 278 m sand dune in the world near the coast, the Mount Tempest. The island was discovered in May 1770 by James Cook, who named the northern tip of the island Cape Moreton. However, Cook thought that we are dealing with a part of the mainland in the Cape. Between 1952 and 1962, was in Tangalooma Australia's only whaling station. Today located in the old buildings of the station, the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort. time zone Current time: GMT +10, Eastern Standard Time Weather Climate Subtropical climate; Summer: frequent rainfall, z.T. associated with thunderstorms, high humidity; Winter: lower rainfall, night cooling partly below 10 ° C. Average temperatures for air (minimum - maximum) and water January: 21 - 29C; Water 25 C July: 10 - 21C; Water 21 C
Detailed air table to Brisbane (inter alia with the temperatures for each month) Population 2,043,185 (2010) Foundation & History Looking for a suitable location for a new penal colony ended the soldier and explorer John Oxley in 1823 at the Brisbane River. The original colony was established in 1824 in Redcliffe, but further upstream displaced a year later in today's city center. 1859 Brisbane federal capital of Queensland. 2011 Brisbane was the world's headlines: The city experienced in January, the strongest floods since 1974. The "normal" heavy rainfall that in tropical areas Queensland Regional Cairns are customary among January and March 2011 were approximately 1000-2000 km south descended. In normal years, Brisbane has one year average of 880 mm of rainfall. This is approximately the amount that is discharged in the first two weeks of January 2011 in the region of the clouds. The Brisbane River was in downtown on the shores getreten.Hunderttausende of households were without electricity, in many places the water was up to the roof. Inundated were five per cent of the urban area and about 10,000 households. Shortly thereafter began an intensive cleanup. Some 25,000 volunteers from across Australia (including many Working Holiday Makers) were the major cleaning and reconstruction in Brisbane in use. The military also provided active support. The solidarity with the "big clean up" has in Queensland's history a similar weight as the reports of the horrors of the flood. An exhibition at the Queensland Museum reflects the time of the flood and the big clean up afterwards.
Our recommendation
Unless you have 4 weeks for your trip to Australia, are properly sized 1- 2 days in a Brisbane. Brisbane is well suited as a start or end point of a journey along the coast of Queensland.
1st day downtown and suburbs For the first impression of the view from the tower of City Hall is recommended. Then a visit to the shopping street For relaxation, a walk through the Southlands. 2nd day fauna, flora or dunes The green side of Brisbane we would suggest for the second day. A boat trip on the paddle steamer on the Brisbane River to the Lone Pine Sanctuary is particularly recommended for animal lovers. If you are in for flora rather than fauna, you can visit the spacious gardens of Mt Coo-tha Botanic Gardens. For the first impression of the view from the tower of City Hall is recommended. Alternatively, take a trip to Moreton Iceland View the most beautiful city view you have from Albert Park and the Brisbane River. Of the night floodlit Kangaroo Point Cliffs - of which you have a view on Brisbane's famous river and downtown, you can even abseil (blank). In cultural and entertainment precinct of South Bank since 2010 is the 60 m high Ferris wheel - "Wheel of Brisbane" called - built. In 42 fully air-conditioned gondolas six adults and two children have space. The 15-minute drive includes three complete laps and offers panoramic views over the city and the Brisbane River. Especially in the dark a ride is impressive. Then light up thousands of LED lights and decorate the Ferris wheel.
getting there
Airport International: Brisbane (airport code: BNE) Eagle Farm, about 10 km outside of Brisbane, affordable connection to the city center with "Airport Express Bus" (journey time: approximately 25 minutes). AirShuttle The "Airtrain", connecting the city center with the airport. The route goes partly 12.5 m above the ground along with five stations in the center with connection to the railway network of Queensland. The domestic and international terminals are 5:30 to 23:30 h reached within 22 minutes from the City. Airtrain Roads distances from Brisbane - each in a direct way Cairns 1681 kilometers (22 1/4 hours) Sydney: 930 km (12 1/4 hours) Parts highway in the region Brisbane they will charge ( "Toll Road") - the Gateway Bridge east of the city close to the airport and the Logan Motorway. The 4.8 km long River City Motorway (and then also for a fee) is vorausichtlich from 2010 part of the North-South Bypass of Brisbane. Queensland Motorways Railway North: The Queenslander in Cairns and Spirit of the Tropics from Rockhampton (662 km) and West: Westlander from Charleville (754 km) Queensland Rail
transport
Brisbane is sufficient to excellent connections to public transport. One is well advised prior to arrival to make on the detailed site "TransLink" with the tariffs familiar. The combination of a train-bus-ferry hiking exploration in Brisbane is extremely appealing. An online trip planner, network plans as PDF and many other service modules make scheduling - almost - very easy.
Bus dense network, but due to many small congestion often slow. Bahn Various railway lines for the transport reach far into the suburbs and in the south to the Gold Coast. Ferries The various ferries and "CityCats" (catamarans) on the Brisbane River. About the Brisbane River and the islands (such as Moreton Iceland) by ferries are accessible. Brisbane Ferries - ferry service in the metropolitan area (PDF) Ferry service to Moreton Iceland Ferries to North Stradbroke Iceland (people and vehicles) from the mainland of Redlan Bay and Cleveland. Ferry service to North Stradbroke Iceland Insurance coverage for trips to the islands to car hire usually only for four-wheel vehicles: Tracks and coastal road on Moreton Iceland unsurfaced, mostly gravel roads - inform> absolutely spot on the times of the ferry and Flood & Drain. Ferries to Moreton Iceland (people & cars) from the mainland from Lytton (Fisherman Isl.) And Redcliffe; from other islands: Amity Point (North Stradbroke) and Bribie Iceland. Cycling Bicycle Rental: many rental stations - our tip: an ideal way to know the right sprawling city in the foreseeable future.
Accommodation
Accommodation of all kinds will be taught on numerous providers. We recommend first to familiarize yourself about the types and classification of hotels in Australia. types
Attractions
Fauna Lone Pine Sanctuary on the banks of the Brisbane River (11 km southwest). A variety of austral. Mammal and bird species is at home there. Particularly became the zoo because there feed the visitors kangaroos and koalas can tame pick her. The Sanctuary was founded in 1927 is located is accessible by boat (Miramar Cruises), but not with the local boats. The only ride reached the park at 11:15, the return trip begins at 13:45. The costs are high, for the ride (there and back) and the entrance for about 2.5 hours, you pay AUD 68 per person (as of 2013). It makes more sense to take the boat to the park to stay there longer and then return by bus to Brisbane is (AUD 27.50 one way by boat + AUD 33 entry + AUD 6.70 Return by bus = AUD 67.20) , Bus numbers 430 and 445 run continuously, so you can stay longer. Lone Pine Sanctuary
In the South Bank Parklands on the Brisbane River Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary is a butterfly and insect house. Butterfly lovers come here just get their money as fans of delicate spider. Visit South Bank The "non-Australian-Second-zoo" of Brisbane: In Alma Zoo district Kallangur (28 km north), there are exotic animals (bears, monkeys, etc.) to see. A nursing station injured koalas, which can be visited, is found in the Daisy Hill State Forest (20 km north) Daisy Hill Koala Centre The Walkabout Creek Freshwater Life Study Centre in Brisbane Forest Park is the imitation of a natural watercourse where platypus and lungfish are much lighter than in the wild to watch. Humpback Whales can be observed in North Strandbroke Iceland (30 km south) (preferably between May and September). On Moreton Iceland (50 km NE), particularly in the area of ??Tangalooma Moreton Iceland resorts, dolphins come often evening near the beach. For trips on the island an SUV is necessary. Flora The City Garden is the second oldest in the country - a green oasis of 180,000 square meters within the city of palm trees, sadness figs and duck ponds. (Di + Sa free tours). It is also known the Mangrove Boardwalk on Brisbane River. Mt Coo-tha Botanic Gardens (8 km west) is Australia's largest subtropical park. In a glass dome, there are tropical plants. A Japanese garden of the EXPO 88 also awaits the visitor and is crowned the trip to the scenic mountain no. 1 of Brisbane from a super view of the city and Moreton Bay. North Strandbroke Iceland is renowned for its blooms between July and September. Outstanding: up to 2 m high marsh orchids. Historic houses Much remains not much left from the beginnings of the city on the Brisbane River. Only a few traditional wooden houses are among the skyscrapers. But their modernity has something for themselves. The Earlystreet Historical Village (Mc Ilwraith Ave, Norman Park): "A step back in the good old days (?)" Charming houses from the pioneering days in a delightful sub-tropical gardens. The Newstead House (erb. 1846 Breakfast Creek Road) is probably the oldest home of Brisbane in typical colonial style. Architecture The town hall with its 100 m high tower dominates the center, even if it is now still dominated by many high-rise building. The tower is open weekdays by a lift and you can enjoy the excellent views of the city. The Parliament House in French Renessaince style (1868 opened) - here even the visit of parliamentary sessions is possible. Bridges over Brisbane River: The Sydney Harbour Bridge, they can not quite keep up, but are also very attractive: Our two recommendations: William Jolly Bridge (497 m) and the steel Story Bridge (782 m). Culture Each Landeshaupstadt has it. In Brisbane it is the Queensland Cultural Centre (South Bank Parklands) and art gallery, theater, opera, museum and libraries. Museum founded in 1862, Queensland Museum South Bank exhibits numerous exhibits about the history of the Australian state. This primarily includes collections on the history of seafaring, the about 1606 began with the landing of Dutch in Cape York. Furthermore, the Queensland Museum holds ready a variety of information about nature, science and technology. Impressive are the large skeletons of dinosaurs that were found in Australia. At its 150 th anniversary in 2012, the design of the museum was brought fully on modern state. Queensland Museum and Sciencentre Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) at Stanley Place with unique mixture of art of Australian Aborigines, classics and film retrospectives. Gallery of Modern Art Also worth a visit the Postal Museum (General Post Office, 261 Queen Street) with old telephones and rare stamps. The St. Helena Iceland National Park is located 4 kilometers from the mouth of the Brisbane River on its namesake island in Moreton Bay. The small island was the first prison of Queensland. In the 19th century Helena Iceland was first as a quarantine station, used since 1867 a total of 67 years as a prison. The Queensland Government detained include numerous shearers here. The shearers' strike in 1891 is considered one of the most important events of the early labor movement in Australia and lasted four months. Boat trips from Brisbane / Manly inclusive and Night Ghost Tours. St. Helena Iceland Lifestyle In district are i.a. Paddington and Fortitude Valley (including the local Chinatown) with its colonial buildings, where many boutiques and art / design shops are at home. you can make the night into day in the various galleries, pubs and restaurants. One advice: don't miss out on the food in Brisbane: have a look at the The Best Restaurants in Brisbane | foodora and enjoy the great food available there! Nightlife Among others Treasury Casino - one of the youngest city attractions.
Activities
Set in Brisbane, opposite the Hauptgeschäftszentruims, located on the campus of South Bank Parklands, the former. Showground EXPO 88 an artificial beach with Salzwassserlagune. A tremendous pleasure. Those who prefer "pure nature" may, will feel more comfortable on the islands in the East.
Baden Moreton Iceland NP is easily accessible sand and forest island (38 km long, a maximum of 9 km wide, 185 square km.). By Matthew Tempest there is one of the highest stable sand dunes in the world. Furthermore lure clear freshwater lagoons. Bribie Iceland (77 km NE) offers beautiful beaches on the west coast. The east coast is ideal for water skiing, sailing and canoeing. [Access from the mainland via bridge over the Pumicestone Passage]
Shopping
Main shopping area Queen Street & Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley (pedestrian walkways) Markets Brisbane has particular gemnacht a name for its artisan markets. Sunday is market day number 1: When Pure Crafts Market (Riverside Centre), the bustling South Bank Market (South Bank Parklands), the small Eagle Street Pier Market (Eagle Street) and the rural Closeburn Country Market (26 km west Dayboro Road).
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