12 days in Brisbane Itinerary

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Gallery of Modern Art. Step out of the city life by going to Surfer's Paradise Beach and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brisbane: Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah), Sirromet Wines (in Mount Cotton) and Caloundra (Queensland Air Museum, Seaview Art Gallery, & more). There's much more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chenrezig Institute, revel in the low prices at Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre, and admire the masterpieces at Queensland Art Gallery.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Brisbane online holiday planner .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. September in Brisbane sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.