Brisbane Guide - Visit Brisbane

 

Brisbane is a sunny and pleasant riverside city. It is a very popularAustralian tourist destination, providing excellent access to the nearby Gold Coast to the south and the stunning Sunshine Coast to the north. Gorgeous coastal towns are particularly accessible for those who have taken advantage of a great car rental deal and have their own transport. Brisbane itself has plenty to offer visitors, with over 27km of bike paths winding through the city, parklands and along the Brisbane river. The city is famous for its extensive parklands, though many visitors come for the sport, including rugby league, Australian rules football, cricket and netball. Plenty of Australians pop up from Sydney to enjoy the climate and the relaxed pace, using their great car rental deal to see more of sunny Queensland. The city is famous for great international cuisine and a vibrant multicultural community. The riverside development at South Bank is worth a look and you can use your great car rental opportunity to zip over to New Farm and check out the high end shopping!

 

Brisbane Airport Guide

 

Brisbane airport is the third busiest in Australia, and serves both domestic and international travellers. While waiting for your transfer, hop on the courtesy bus, and visit the nearby Direct Factory Outlet shopping centre to snap up a bargain!

 

Brisbane airport is only 13 km drive from the central business district, an easy drive in your bargain rental vehicle. There are 6 car rental agencies at the airport, including Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Budget so picking up your rental car from Brisbane airport will always be quick and easy.

 

Transport

 

Brisbane is well served by a comprehensive network of great roads, perfect for those with rental cars to take advantage of lovely scenery and light traffic to get around. Parking is readily available in the city, but there are also many one-way roads for car renters to watch out for! The Gateway bridge road includes a $2.90 toll, but provides a great bypass of the CBD, allowing you to get where you're going faster.

 

Climate

 

Brisbane enjoys daytime temperatures ranging from 20C (70F) in winter to 30C (86F) in the summer monthys of December and January. Winter nights can be cool, with temperatures dropping to an average of  9C (48F), but summer nights stay warm. Occasional 'scorchers' are experienced in summer, when the temperature soars to more than  40C (100F). Brisbane's climate is regarded as subtropical, with hot humid summers, and mild, dry winters. From late Spring (November) until early Autumn (March-April), severe thunderstorms can be experienced with sudden dramatic downpours in the afternoon.  

 

Accommodation

 

Brisbane enjoys a wide variety of affordable accommodation, and even some top end, luxury hotels at great rates. There are plenty of options around the river and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention Centre.

 

Health and Emergency Services

 

Brisbane is served by eight major public hospitals, four major private hospitals and many clinics. Visitors with Medicare rights can be treated for free, while international visitors should have private health or travel insuarance. In an emergency, call 000 for police, fire brigade or ambulances.

 

Information

 

For more information about Brisbane, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane or phone +61 7 3006 6290.

 

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