Why go
- Capital city of Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Tangalooma Airport (TAN).
History
Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia, with a population of about 2.8 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, a bio-geographical and urban region with an estimated population of 4.1 million as of 2024. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) from its mouth at Moreton Bay. Greater Brisbane sprawls across the hilly floodplain of the Brisbane River Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Taylor and D'Aguilar mountain ranges, encompassing several local government areas (LGAs). The City of Brisbane LGA forms the inner area of Greater Brisbane, and is the most populous local government area in Australia. The demonym of Brisbane is Brisbanite.
Where to stay
190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · ihg.com
130 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · treasurybrisbane.com.au
73 Wickham Ter, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia · odehotels.com
267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia · emporiumhotels.com.au
275 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia · sunnybankhotel.com.au
161 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia · all.accor.com
152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4001, Australia · royalonthepark.com.au
28/32 Morrow St, Taringa QLD 4068, Australia · essenceapartments.com.au
485 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · meritonsuites.com.au
21 Lambert St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia · gettothepoint.com.au
33 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace QLD 4000, Australia · beetsonhotel.com.au
168 Wharf St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia · ihg.com
70 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia · nexthotels.com
143 Nudgee Rd, Ascot QLD 4007, Australia · ascotbudgetinn.com.au
317/325 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · georgehotelbrisbane.com
103 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · greatsouthernhotel.com.au
33 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · hyatt.com
515 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · marriott.com
218 Vulture St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia · marriott.com
9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia · rydges.com
55 Railway Ter, Milton QLD 4064, Australia · oakshotels.com
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: step-free access Wikipedia: en:Max Brenner · 2 Little Stanley Street · maxbrenner.com.au
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cake, Cafe · Set amongst the best boutiques and beautiful cottages the area is known for, our café on the fringe of Brisbane brings a… · merlo.com.au
International, Restaurant · Part coffee house and part small bar - in a gorgeous white weatherboard cottage-like building that was once a motorcycle workshop.… · facebook.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Taqueria Opening hours: We, Th 17:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 17:00-21:30; Su 17:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · 79 Merthyr Road · carteldeltaco.com.au
Italian, Cafe · Deli, cafe, lots of great italian meat and cheese Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00, Su 06:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 900 Brunswick… · newfarmdeli.com.au
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese Streetfood Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 100 Commercial Road · phatpho.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · TAKEAWAY / DINE-IN / CATERING Fully licensed, BYO wine only Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 141 Winstanley Street · thaiantique.com.au
Restaurant · Vietnam House is a premium restaurant offering authentic Vietnamese Cuisine. The head Chef as well as the owner has dedicated her entire life to… · vietnamhouse.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 508-512 Samford Road, 4051 · redrooster.com.au
Asian, Restaurant · Asian eats done differently · 15 Denham Terrace · ohmonk.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 142 Oxford Street, 4171 · bettysburgers.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 10:00-23:00; Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Progress Road · dominos.com.au
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · noodlebox.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:30-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 412 Old Cleveland Road · subway.com
Chocolate, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · maxbrenner.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Mo 06:30-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · thalassinaseafood.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00; Tu-We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00 · 100 Boundary Street · amayarestaurant.com.au
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Th 17:00-22:00 · 51 Fish Lane · clarencerestaurant.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1 Cordelia Street · davidsmasterpot.com.au
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:30-20:30; We-Th 11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:30; Fr 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-14:30, 16:00-21:30; Su… · frankiessmokehouse.com.au
Pie, Coffee Shop, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1470 Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road, 4156 · gislers.com.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-14:00; Tu-Sa 11:30-14:00,17:00-20:45 · 27 Commercial Road, 4006 · facebook.com
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 54 Mollison Street · muooz.com.au
South American, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 33 Racecourse Road, 4007 · petrichorandco.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu 07:00-21:00; We-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 84 Longland Street,… · maggiemaybne.com.au
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-20:30 · 125 Melbourne Street · teaologylab.com.au
Wrap, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-14:00 · 71 Russell Street · wrapture.bitebusiness.com
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-21:30; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 142 Newmarket Road, 4030 · zeusstreetgreek.com.au
Bakery, Restaurant · Bakery restaurant · shingleinn.com
Croissant, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00; PH 08:00-15:00 Features: takeaway · 13-17 Manning Street, 4101 · lunecroissanterie.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Sa 18:00+ · 175 Eagle Street · alchemyrestaurant.com.au
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 · 459 Old Cleveland Road, 4152 · ashtonandold.com.au
Toastie, Coffee Shop, Milkshake, Smoothie, Breakfast, Salad, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · dijontoasties.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-21:00 · 15 Marshall Street, 4006 · etnabrisbane.com.au
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00 - 17:00 · instagram.com
Brunch, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:30; Sa-Su 07:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 110 Windsor Road, 4059 · grampscafe.com.au
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:30 · 170 Patricks Road, 4055 · indian-appetite.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00 · facebook.com
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · malayacorner.com.au
Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00 · 189 Elizabeth Street · straussfd.com
Australian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 655 Toohey Road, 4107 · supernumerarycoffee.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00 · 480 Queen Street · taros.com.au
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · youcameagain.com.au
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 476 Logan Road, 4120 · baskinrobbins.com.au
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · patinarestaurant.com.au
356 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Brisbane Airport (BNE) 14 km to the centre
Brisbane, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 36 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 60 destinations incl. Singapore, Auckland, Cairns, Darwin, Adelaide… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 36 airlines, 60 direct destinations
- Qantas QF (737-800, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, DH8, 767-300, A330-300…) · 39 routes: Adelaide, Alice Springs*, Auckland*, Barcaldine*, Blackall*, Broome, Bundaberg*, Cairns, Canberra, Charlieville*, Darwin, Dubai*, Emerald, Gladstone*, Hervey Bay*, Hong Kong, Karratha, Longreach*, Lord Howe Island*, Los Angeles, Mackay, Melbourne, Moranbah*, Mount Isa, Nandi*, Newcastle*, Noumea, Perth, Port Hedland, Port Macquarie, Port Moresby*, Port-vila*, Rockhampton, Roma*, Santo*, Singapore, Sydney, Townsville, ZBL*
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190, 737-700, ATR 72, A320, A330-200…) · 34 routes: Adelaide*, Auckland*, Bundaberg, Cairns*, Canberra*, Christchurch, Cloncurry*, Darwin*, Denpasar, Dunedin*, Emerald*, Faleolo*, Gladstone, Hamilton Island*, Hobart*, Honiara*, Los Angeles, Mackay*, Melbourne*, Moranbah, Mount Isa*, Nandi*, Newcastle*, Perth*, Port Macquarie*, Port Moresby*, Port-vila*, Prosserpine*, Queenstown International*, Rockhampton*, Singapore*, Sydney*, Townsville*, Wellington
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A321, 787-8) · 14 routes: Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin, Denpasar, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Launceston, Mackay, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Prosserpine, Sydney, Townsville
- American Airlines AA (737, 747-400, 330, 767-300) · 10 routes: Adelaide*, Auckland*, Cairns*, Canberra*, Darwin*, Los Angeles*, Melbourne*, Perth*, Sydney*, Townsville*
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320, 737-800, A330-200, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300…) · 8 routes: Auckland, Christchurch, Cloncurry*, Dunedin*, Norfolk Island, Queenstown International*, Singapore*, Wellington*
- Emirates EK (Dash 8-400, A380, DH8, 777-300ER) · 6 routes: Auckland, Blackall*, Dubai, Longreach*, Rockhampton*, Singapore
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 5 routes: Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320, A330-300, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Christchurch*, Cloncurry, Singapore
- Aero Condor Peru Q6 (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-100) · 2 routes: Roma, Toowoomba
- Air Vanuatu NF (737-800) · 2 routes: Port-vila, Santo
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 2 routes: Cairns, Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 2 routes: Auckland, Taipei
- Finnair AY (A330-300) · 2 routes: Cairns*, Hong Kong
- Air Berlin AB (A330-200) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Air Caledonie International SB (A320) · 1 route: Noumea
- Air Niugini PX (737-800, 767-300) · 1 route: Port Moresby
- Air Pacific FJ (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Nandi
- Air Tahiti Nui TN (737-800) · 1 route: Auckland*
- Airlines PNG CG (737) · 1 route: Port Moresby
- British Airways BA (A330-300) · 1 route: Cairns*
- China Eastern Airlines MU (747-400) · 1 route: Singapore*
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A330-200) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Delta Air Lines DL (777-300ER) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (A330-300) · 1 route: Singapore
- Etihad Airways EY (A330-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800) · 1 route: Denpasar
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (767-300) · 1 route: Honolulu
- Korean Air KE (A330-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A330-300) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Nauru Air Corporation ON (737-300) · 1 route: Nauru
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Darwin
- Solomon Airlines IE (A320) · 1 route: Honiara
- Thai Airways International TG (777-300) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Turkish Airlines TK (777-300) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- US Airways US (777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
RAAF Base Amberley 35 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Dunwich Airport (SRR) 40 km to the centre
North Stradbroke Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Tangalooma Airport (TAN) 51 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Brisbane Archerfield Airport 11 km to the centre
Brisbane, QLD, AU
Logan Reserve Airport 27 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) 90 km to the centre
Gold Coast, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Air New Zealand…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Osaka… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 90 km from Brisbane · Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas · Getting around Gold Coast, Australia →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A330-200, A321) · 9 routes: Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Melbourne, Newcastle, Osaka, Sydney, Tokyo
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Adelaide*, Auckland*, Canberra*, Christchurch, Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (A330-200, Embraer 170, 737-800) · 4 routes: Mount Isa*, Osaka*, Sydney, Tokyo*
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320) · 2 routes: Auckland, Christchurch
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Scoot TZ (777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Trans Mediterranean Airlines TL (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Mount Isa
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
South Bank
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
QUT Gardens Point
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
North Quay
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
Cultural Centre
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Maritime Museum
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
Milton
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F24: Maritime Museum => QUT Gardens Point
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F24: QUT Gardens Point => Maritime Museum
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F12: QUT Gardens Point to West End
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F12: West End to QUT Gardens Point
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F23: Riverside => Holman Street
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F23: Holman Street => Riverside
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F22: Dockside => Sydney Street
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Ferry F22: Sydney Street => Dockside
Ferry route · RiverCity Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tangalooma Airport (TAN); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BNE has direct flights to 60 destinations on 36 airlines (incl. Singapore, Auckland, Cairns, Darwin, Adelaide…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: South Bank, 0.4 km); routes include Ferry F24: Maritime Museum => QUT Gardens Point, Ferry F24: QUT Gardens Point => Maritime Museum, Ferry F12: QUT Gardens Point to West End.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brisbane. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.