Brisbane

If you do not plan to carry cash then don't worry because credit cards are widely accepted, including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. At many ATMs, credit cards can be used for cash advances in Australian currency.

From Queensland's premier shopping destination, The City to local favourites Fortitude Valley and Paddington, Bisbane has a lot to offer when it comes to shopping. In The City, you can spend your time in Queen Street Mall, Edward Street, Elizabeth Street and Adelaide Street. If you are into antiques and retro goods, take a short trip to Woolloongabba. For matketplaces, visit BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market in Little Stanley Street South Bank and The Finders Keepers Market in Portside Wharf, Hamilton

Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is home to Australias first designated entertainment precinct. After dark, the Valley's streeet come alive with dounds of live bands, laughter and nightclub beats. It is filled with rooftop bars, restaurants, clubs and pubs. Some of the places you can go to are - Rick's Bar, Alfred and Constance, Pig 'n' Whistle. For live bands, The Tivoli, The Zoo, The Foundry, Black Bear Lodge and Crowbar are the best in town. If you are in the modd for dancing and clubbing, you should hit The Met and GPO. Other lively places are in the Eagle Street Pier in Brisbane CBD. You could also chill in the Laneway Bars in Brisbane city like The Laneway and Brooklyn Standard.

The earliest known history is of the Jagera and Turrbal Aboriginal clans which had lived around the Brisbane river for a long time before the Auropena Settlers arrived. Surveyor General John Oxley 'found' the river in 1823 after a tip-off from some ex-convicts who had found their way to the region and had been mixing with the local Aborigines. He named it after the Governor of New South Wales at the time, Thomas Brisbane. Later, during the World War II, Brisbane experienced an influx of Australian and American servicemen and population was stretched to three quarters of a million. And the rest,, as they say, is history.

English is the most common language spoken here. Basic communication takes place in English and it is enough for you to know this language to be able to survive here during your trip.

There is no particular dress code in Brisbane. Everyone is free to wear whatever they are comfortable in. However, it goes unsaid that the clothing must not be over the top. When it comes to tipping, there is no ahrd and fast rule. If you feel like it, you can tip your waiter, or else not. Depends on your satisfaction with the restaurant.

The largest religious affiliations to be found in Brisbane are Roman Catholic, Christians and Hindus.

Cheap take-away meals and ethnic food like Indian or Chinese can be found for under 13 AUD, but most sit down restaurant meals with a drink and tip will cost between 28-40 AUD. If you cook you own food, you can spend between 68-108 AUD per week on groceries. For transport, best option is the Go Card.They cost about 30 AUD and never expire, but you can turn in your card before leaving the city and be refunded any unused credit, as well as your deposit.

You can get your currency exhanged at the Bisbane Int. Airport and later if you need to exchange more money, there are many currency exchange shops where you can avail this service. ATMs are readily found outside most banks and at retail locations.

The shoulder months of April and May is the best time to visit Brisbane. The temperature during these months ranges between the 50s and 80s with a bit of rainfall in the later part. The days are, however, sunny, and if you are travelling during this time, do carry your sunscreen along! The subtropical climate of Brisbane offers eight hours of sunlight every day. September is another good time to visit because it is Springtime in Brisbane and the temperature is warm. This time of the year also calls out to all the art lovers for the Brisbane Festival. June-August is the winter season in Brisbane and the temperature during these months is dry and mild. Also, September to November is spring in Brisbane, and the hotel rates are higher during this season. Winter and spring in Brisbane are the peak tourist seasons. All reasonable accommodations get booked early, and the airfares are skyrocketing as well. So, in case you are planning your visit to Brisbane during this time, make sure you book your stay there well in advance. December to March is wet and humid in Brisbane, and hence, it’s considered to be the low season in terms of tourists. The weather is soggy and damp, and it proves to be a real spoilsport for outdoor activities.
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The top places near to Brisbane are Gold coast which is 71 km from Brisbane, Sydney which is located 732 km from Brisbane, Melbourne which is located 1374 km from Brisbane, Great barrier reef which is located 1157 km from Brisbane, Perth which is located 3607 km from Brisbane

The top things to do in Brisbane are Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Roma Street Parklands, South Bank Parklands, Gold Coast, Queensland Cultural Centre, St. Helena Island. You can see all the places to visit in Brisbane here

There are 789 in Brisbane which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Brisbane are Paperbark Bed & Breakfast, Brookfield Retreat - Large Holiday Home / Group Accommodation, Sustainable B&B by the Bay, Wynnum By the Bay, Skytower, 2-4 Edmondstone Street. You can see all the hotels in Brisbane here

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Food and drink is something which is taken very seriously in Brisbane. It is a part of their culture. Whether it is a steak at a pub, or a good cup of coffee, these guys love to pamper their appetite. When it comes to food, every cuisine is available all around the city, especially seafood because of the close proximity to the river. However, if you are a non-vegetarian then you mjust try some of the following dishes - Kentucky Fried Duck, Potato Gnochhi, Pork and Fennel sausage, Sand Crab Lasagne, The Bombe.
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