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Brisbane – Your Dream Destination if You Have Itchy Feet

Written by Ron Spencer

Topic: TravelPublished September 25, 2018
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Brisbane, the Capital of Queensland with the third highest population in the continent, is one of those places in the world, which will leave every visitor merely awe-struck. Honestly, this big smoke is home to some astonishing places, which will make blokes crickey, to say the least.

There are many things to do in Brisbane, that's what makes it more than just a tourists' paradise. Even a Brisbanite would love to be amongst the thick of things that only this sprawling Aussie city has to offer.

What you can do in Brisbane? There are so many of them - to be frank. Let's deal with only some highlights.

Guided City Tours

You can opt for those guided city tours that many companies offer for their customers. There are so many places to venture. You can visit Mt Coot-tha, which at 287 meters is the highest point of Brisbane. You will get the view of the entire city and a significant portion of the Gold Coast area from the summit.

Then there is the Botanical Garden and the South Bank to visit and the majestic Story Bridge, which is one of the most famous photo points. Visiting the Parliament and the Council Buildings is also a part of the Brisbane City Tour. The Cathedral Hall and the ANZAC Square also feature in the city tour.

Gold Coast Day Trips

Another excellent part of your tour to Brisbane and its suburbs is the Gold Coast Day trips. Though the contents of these day trips differ from one Tour Company to another, they usually contain tours to Springbrook National Park and Mt. Tamboine.

The other venues that people can visit include Mt. Tamborine, the Zoo, Mt. Tamborine National Park, Gold Coast Lamington National Park, Tamborine Mountain and the likes.

North Brisbane Tour

This is another high point of the trip, wherein the tourists can visit Glass House Mountains, and the Kondailla Falls. Then there is the Lamington National Park, which takes you through the wildlife, flora and fauna of the region, including some fascinating birds. So these are the other highlights of the day tips from Gold Coast that you can enjoy.

Customized tours

If these are the scheduled tours that you can take in Brisbane to explore the city and its suburbs, there are other ways to do so. You can customize your tour itinerary, as per your choice, conveyance and the time you have.

All said and done, you can enjoy the food and drinks in Brisbane, the curio shops and the marketplaces that come with a wide range of items that may interest you. Get around getting that 'Aussie feel' that this city has to offer. Gel with local culture and enjoy the local cuisines and drinks, the festivals that include the likes of Jungle Love Festival that will run from 29th November - 1st December 2018, Island Vibe Festival from 25th - 28th October 2018, FOMO and Electric Gardens in January 2019.

So pull up your socks, put your sunnies on, pack your baggage and set out for your dream destination!

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The author is the owner of a company that carries out day trips in Gold Coast along with Brisbane City Tour. The author is also a holiday blogger as well as a writer of travelogues who is followed by a vast majority of people.

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