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Blessed with an idyllic subtropical climate and located next to luscious national parks and protected crystal-clear waters, Queensland’s capital has it all.
From adventuring through the Australian bush and diving with sharks just off the coastline, to watching the sun rise over the city from the top of Mount Coot-tha, there’s no shortage of things to do in Brisbane. But while this region may be a hub of activity and adventure, the overall feel of the city remains true to the classic, laid-back style of Queensland. Read on for the top places to visit in Brisbane and its surrounding areas.

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Dive with stunning marine life

There are many diving sites within arm’s reach of a Brisbane holiday. Flinders Reef, just off Moreton Island, is easily accessible and home to some 200 species of marine life. Another premier dive site close by is Manta Ray Bommie, which hosts leopard sharks, loggerhead sea turtles – and, of course, the mighty manta rays which give the site its name.

Linger over brunch and a flat white

No visit to Brisbane – or Australia for that matter – has truly begun until you’ve had a slow start to the morning at one of the many brunch hotspots in the city. Few dishes can match a smashed avocado sourdough toast topped with a poached egg. There’s heaps of brunch establishments in Brisbane, so simply follow the scent of coffee beans and make sure to order the nation’s favourite flat white coffee with your meal.

Soak up the sun

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s no wonder that Queensland is also known as the “Sunshine State”. That makes a trip to the sea essential for any Brisbane holiday. The family-friendly Suttons Beach is easy to reach, or you can venture south down to the Gold Coast for some of the best surf in Australia. A little further afield lies Byron Bay – the patchouli-scented, hippie capital of the east coast. Don’t have time to leave the city? Visit the crystal-clear lagoon of Street’s Beach, Australia’s only inner-city, man-made beach.