As the early morning mist rolls back along the swirling waters of the Brisbane River a sub tropical paradise city is uncovered. Welcome to Brisbane a unique and immensely liveable Northern Australian Dream destination.

With a population of about 1.5 million, Brisbane rates as Australia’s third largest city. It is certainly Australia’s fastest growing city. Initially, founded as a convict settlement for the ‘most difficult’ prisoners in 1823, Brisbane, or Moreton Bay as it was then known has since flourished on the back of agriculture and a superb climate.

From it’s Jacaranda lined parks and convict hewn stone street gutters to the Farmers Markets that the locals relish and a rich, vibrant and energetic night life, Brisbane shines as the newest destination of choice for the visitor to Australia.

Brisbane’s river is the new life blood of this tremendous city offering transport to and from the sandstone clad walls of the University of Queensland and the bustling inner city, passing bikeways, parks, floating walkways and the laid back opulence of some of the rarest examples of Post Colonial, Federation and Spanish mission style architecture. You will want to live here.

The South Bank precinct of Brisbane boasts boutique shopping, pubs, hotels, restaurants and an enormous and endearing man made beach , wading pool and BBQ facilities all with panoramic views of the inner city. Yes BBQ facilities, don’t be shocked to find the Brisbanites queuing to grill their steaks and seafood on these immaculately kept and maintained BBQ hotplates found in virtually every park in the city. Join in this daily ritual and discover the real meaning of Al Fresco dining!

Where else can you enjoy the opulence of a Colonial Hotel right in the middle of a bustling modern city and yet be less than 1 hours drive to some of the hottest beaches that Australia has to offer along with some of the most beautiful, tropical rainforests in the country?

Brisbane, home of sport.

Cricket! Rugby! Australian Rules! Come along and be a spectator to some the world’s fastest played and most enthusiastically supported sporting events. Join the throngs of local, interstate and international spectators at Suncorp Stadium or the ‘Gabba’. You’ll take memories home with you that you’ll cherish forever. Be a part of this most energized experience!

Farmers markets and handicraft markets are a common sight in Brisbane from the relaxed setting of New Farm Park to the city centre itself, you’ll find these events a shopping experience to remember. Have a yen for fine fresh organically grown produce to handmade wooden and leather products? Brisbane’s markets have a treat in store for you.

Café society blooms here too. The foremost areas in the city for this laid back and relaxing pastime are New Farm, Paddington and Bulimba’s Oxford street. Brisbane people sit and chat endlessly under the red and purple blooms of Poinsietta and Jacaranda trees and you’ll marvel at the green density of this city as you wander through the safe and secure surrounds of this paradise destination passing restaurants, pubs, sidewalk cafes and boutique shops.

If night life is your thing then Fortitude Valley has virtually everything you could imagine. The Live music offered at a modest cover charge at the Zoo, the eclectic surrounds of the Bowrie bar or a trivia night at the Royal George Hotel will leave you satisfied that every taste has been catered for.

Fancy a chance to reap your winnings at the Treasury Casino? Would you like the opportunity to watch some of the finest grass track horseracing in the world? What about the Pharaoh's choice of Greyhound racing? All within 6 km of the inner city. These events aren’t found everywhere you travel, but Brisbane has them all!

Fly directly into Brisbane International Airport, weigh anchor at Hamilton’s Portside Precinct , enjoy mooring in the Heart of this city for less than $50.00 per week. Whether you drive in, fly in or drop anchor here you will not want to leave!

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