Brisbane is Queensland’s capital and the third biggest city in Australia. Brisbane is known for it’s sunshine (more than 300 days per year!) and relaxed, multicultural atmosphere so it’s definitely a destination that students should consider. Located near the Brisbane River and Moreton Island, it’s one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, but still affordable for students and residents alike.
Brisbane City is made up of several trendy areas; the city centre, West End, South Brisbane, Spring hill, Kelvin Grove, Milton, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Newstead, St Lucia and Toowong. All have their own individual feel and delicious restaurants, activities and student hotspots. The city centre is home to the famous Queen Street Mall, where you’ll find heritage listed buildings and all the shopping you need. West End is ‘alternative’ and filled with vintage clothes and craft beer while South Bank is home to beautiful parks and the famous man-made beach, Street’s beach.
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Head to the beautiful Botanic gardens at least once while you’re in Brisbane. Whether you find a relaxing spot on the grass to study or include it in your fitness routine (there are plenty of fitness activities hosted there) it’s one of Brisbane’s prettiest spots.
Our favourite is South Bank, where there is something for everyone and home to Brisbane’s biggest tourist attractions; the Wheel of Brisbane, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Queensland Museum and Sciencenter as well as Street’s Beach, Australia’s only inner-city manmade beach.
From South Bank you can hop on the City Cat, and cruise up the river – you’ll see all of Brisbane’s glory from the river and it’s only about $4. You can hop off at Eagle Street Pier for a beer, or New Farm Park for a picnic.
If you’re a history buff, head to Old Government House. It’s home to interactive exhibits and podcast tours of Queensland history. It’s free and only ten minutes’ walk from the city centre.
For something fun to do outside of Brisbane city; head to Bribie Island. A sand island full of natural wonders and delicious restaurants, bars and beaches not to be missed. It houses Pumicestone Passage; the oldest registered fish habitat in Queensland and home to plenty of Australian wildlife.
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China Town in Fortitude Valley was part of the movie set in Jackie Chan’s movie Jackie Chan’s First Strike.
Brisbane was the busiest submarine port in the world during World War II.
North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island are the second and third-largest sand islands in the world.
The world’s first cultivated Macadamia tree lives in the City Botanic Gardens.