Brisbane Information & Location Guide

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the third largest capital city in Australia. It’s unique location on the north coast of Queensland makes it an ideal holiday destination- located on the river with great weather year round, amazing coastlines both north and south of the city and an atmosphere like no other city in the world- Brisbane epitomises the perfect balance between a buzzing city lifestyle and young, fresh and laid back culture.

Brisbane's accommodation is diverse, offering everything from city apartments and riverside retreats to holiday homes in trendy suburbs. The city offers a plethora of activities for the young, old, adventurous and excitable alike.

Activities in Brisbane

Whether you love the outdoors, the indoors, culture and art, shopping, wildlife, adrenalin rushes or lazing away your days, Brisbane has something for you. For the more adventurous Brisbane offers activities such as abseiling the cliffs at Kangaroo Point, climbing the Story Bridge, sailing, surfing, hot-air ballooning, 4WD excursions, sky-diving, joy flights and much more.

If you’re into the indoors, specifically shopping you can to go past any of Brisbane’s 650 stores that trade seven days a week! Don’t miss Queen Street Mall, the city’s arcades, the boho precinct known as The Valley, South Bank's Little Stanley Street and downtown's weekend outdoor markets! Finish off your big day out with a lazy coffee or cool drink and cake in one of the many cafés by the river!

For something a little more cultural, there are musicals, live theatre, galleries, museums, and even guided walking tours of downtown's historical sites. Just a short drive away you will find many coastal villages including Caboolture, Redcliffe, Sandgate, Wynnum-Manly and Cleveland that also boast a rich cultural history with heritage trails, art galleries and more!

A little out of town, but within easy reach with one of cut price car rentals you’ll find Moreton Bay and unspoiled islands. This area boasts Brisbane's personal aquatic playground and marine sanctuary. Local and tourists flock to this spot to get away from it all. Get involved in adventure sports such as sailing, surfing, quad biking and sand tobogganing, or treat yourself to more tranquil activities, like fishing, feeding the dolphins or lazing by a blue lagoon surrounded by bird life and wildflowers.

For a taste of Brisbane’s exhilarating nightlife venture into any number of the funky and sophisticated bars energetic pubs, pumping nightclubs or intimate live music venues that are spotted throughout the city.

In addition to the above activities in Brisbane, no visit to Queensland is complete without visiting the many fantastic theme parks. Don’t miss the ever-popular Dream World, Sea World, Wet n Wild, Warner Bros. Movie World and Whitewater World. Cutprice car rentals, Brisbane makes getting to theme parks and Brisbane’s events simple and cheap!

Must see events in Brisbane

Brisbane is host to many events all year round- a few popular annual events include the Redcliffe Festival of Sails held at Suttons Beach celebrating the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race on Good Friday, Brisbane’s Photo Expo in November, The Dreaming- a celebration of indigenous culture in June at Woodford, the Grand Prix Cycling Tour at South Bank in December and the annual Australian University Games in September. But to find out more about what’s on when your in town visit http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/events - where you're sure to find Brisbane events to suit your particular interests and budget. Or for free events in Brisbane visit http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whats-on/freebies/special-events.

Getting around Brisbane

Public Transport in Brisbane: Almost all of South East Queensland is serviced by buses, trains and ferries on the TransLink network. This network stretches from the southernmost part of the Gold Coast to the northern tips of the Sunshine Coast. But if you are looking for independence and freedom from timetables and a little more luxury, cheap car rental from us at Cut Price Car Rentals is perfect!

Car Rental Brisbane: For cheap car hire in Brisbane you can’t go past us at Cut Price car rentals. We are Brisbane’s leading cheap car rental supplier, providing the best prices on latest model new and used cars. We offer free unlimited km, damage cover, UBD maps and local pick up and service Brisbane Airport.

Flight Information: Brisbane boasts its own International Airport. For flight information, scheduled timetables and bookings visit http://www.brisbaneairport.com.au.

Where to eat?

There are many great restaurants in Brisbane that cater for all tastes and budgets. The main eating precincts include Petrie Terrace, Paddington and South Bank, the Queen Street Mall and Albert Brunswick and Streets. You can find Brisbane's Chinatown in Fortitude Valley (particularly on Duncan Street).

The West End offers cosmopolitan dining while Eagle Street Pier Complex and the Riverside Centre offer more up market eating. For even more modern cafes and superb dining head to Hamilton's Racecourse Road and Milton's Park Road.

If you have a rent a car from Cut Price, take advantage of the incredible seafood offered in the coastal villages just outside Brisbane. If you are a lover of seafood this is the place for you! Enjoy a gourmet feast or sensational fish and chips in the outdoors. Whatever you choose, you wont be disappointed.

Brisbane’s Weather

Queensland offers a tropical climate that simply can’t be matched anywhere in Australia.

As Queensland is such a large state, temperatures can vary depending on location. The south of Queensland, including Brisbane enjoys some of the most comfortable temperatures in all of Australia year round- in summer, you will encounter highs of 28 degrees and lows of 20 degrees, while in winter these temperatures drop to 20 degrees and 9 degrees. Water temperature during summer is approximately 25 degrees, and 19 degrees in winter.