• Take a tour of the city on the 20-stop Brisbane City highlights bus tour. Alternatively, join a walking tour of the city to gain a detailed knowledge of the city's famous buildings and tourist attractions from a local guide.
• Visit the Brisbane Planetarium, located on Brisbane's outskirts. Superb views of the night sky, displays, astronomical equipment and special events can all be found here.
• Discover Australia's sheep rearing history at the Australian Woolshed, featuring demonstrations of the art of shearing a sheep and wool spinning. The attraction also includes a children's play area and farm animals.
• Travel to Kangaroo Point Cliffs on the southern outskirts of Brisbane for a wealth of outdoor activities including rock-climbing, nature trails and superb views of the countryside and city.
• See thousands of koala bears at Koala Bushlands. The massive eucalyptus forest that houses the koalas also contains other native wildlife and flowers.
• Marvel at the impressive performances by the actors and actresses at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Concerts and festivals are also held at this venue as well as the regular theatre events.
• Gamble your spare cash at the Conrad Treasury Casino. Entertainment and gambling options at the venue are an impressive part of this round-the-clock casino.
• View major artworks from Australian artists at Brisbane's biggest art gallery. Queensland Art Gallery is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre in south Brisbane.
• Sample some of the wide range of popular Australian beers on a tour of the Carlton or Castlemaine breweries.
• Travel to North Queensland for the state's most well-known attraction, the Great Barrier Reef. Flights up the coast are available from Brisbane International Airport. Upon arrival, you can take a boat tour on a memorable journey to one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Brisbane City Guide - tourist guide to Brisbane, Australia