Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia as well as an industrial, administrative, cultural and commercial centre. Brisbane has telecommunication plants, textile mills, railroad workshops, automobile plants, shipyards, food processing plants as well as oil refineries, and over the past few decades has seen an expansion in commercial activities and tourism which has dominated the development of the city. Due to the cities rapid population increase, there has been notable suburban growth. In 1834 the city was named after the governor of NSW Sir Thomas Brisbane and in 1824 the area became a penal colony. The administration of nineteen formerly separate localities was unified in 1925 by the greater Brisbane Act. In 1974 and in 2011 Brisbane city and the surrounding suburbs experienced serious flooding which caused noted devastation. Brisbane houses the seat of the University of Queensland as well as other universities, museums, a performing arts complex and several art museums.

Brisbane is Australia's most lively and liveable city and is best known as the sunshine state of which is a hub for dining, nightlife, culture and shopping and the city centre houses some of the top Brisbane hotels of which some are beautiful historic buildings blended in with modern. Brisbane features wonderful festivals, the beautiful Sunshine and Gold Coast beaches and surfing, museums, theatres, galleries and is the gateway to constant sunshine. Brisbane is ideally positioned and is close to the Queensland Islands, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney. The accommodation options in Brisbane cater for all types of travellers and have become a well sought after holiday destination offering affordable quality accommodation. For those wanting to indulge in luxury, there is a wide range of accommodation options that include villas, serviced apartments, resorts and luxury hotels. These options all provide either a terrace or balcony where visitors can view the beautiful scenic city while relaxing with something to eat and sundowners. For access to all the latest Brisbane holiday packages and accommodation options, you can receive instant quotes online. South Bank is Brisbane's culture hub that best blends the recreation and entertainment elements to form a vibrant precinct of the idyllic Queensland lifestyle. If you are looking for adventure and tours with a twist then opt for the Bloody Brisbane crime Tour or the Ghost Tour which will provide a chilling Brisbane adventure.

Visitors cannot leave Brisbane without visiting Brisbane's icons such as Fortitude Valley which is Brisbane's chic urban hub, taking a cruise on the Kookaburra steamer, visiting Sirromet Wines and the XXXX Brewery. For the best nightlife a visit to The Valley is a must and not to be missed are all the fine dining options.