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Brisbane

Queensland's sun-drenched river capital

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Australia
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About Brisbane

Australia's third-largest city — South Bank's artificial beach, Story Bridge climbs, and the gateway to Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast surf and Moreton Bay islands.

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⭐ Things to do in Brisbane

South Bank Parklands & Streets BeachStory Bridge climbLone Pine Koala SanctuaryMount Coot-tha lookoutEat Street NorthshoreNew Farm ParkBulimba ferry stopGOMA art museum

🍽️ Where to eat in Brisbane

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Brew
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Brew
★ 4 (94) · Wine Bars · Cafes
 Verve Restaurant & Cider House
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Verve Restaurant & Cider House
★ 4.1 (76) · Bars · Italian
 Maru
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Maru
★ 4.1 (49) · Korean · Asian Fusion
 Strauss
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Strauss
★ 4.6 (40) · Cafes
 Jellyfish Restaurant
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Jellyfish Restaurant
★ 3.7 (39) · Seafood
 Phat Elephant
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Phat Elephant
★ 3.9 (32) · Thai · Bars
 DA'Burger
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DA'Burger
★ 4.5 (31) · Burgers · Fast Food
 Little Singapore
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Little Singapore
★ 3.6 (30) · Singaporean · Fast Food
 Down Under Bar & Grill
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Down Under Bar & Grill
★ 3.9 (29) · Bars · Restaurants
 Hanaichi Sushi Bar
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Hanaichi Sushi Bar
★ 4 (24) · Restaurants
 Vege Rama
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Vege Rama
★ 4.6 (24) · Restaurants
 Gauge
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Gauge
★ 4.5 (23) · Australian · Australian

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

CityCat ferries are scenic; trains and buses; walk CBD.

💡 Local tip

Take the CityCat ferry both directions — best skyline tour for $5.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Watch for sun (intense UV), surf (rip currents), and wildlife.

🌙 Nightlife

Fortitude Valley clubs; West End for hipster.

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