Mount Coot-tha Lookout: This is only a short drive out of the city to the top of Mt Coot-tha and once there , you will be rewarded with a fabulous view of the whole of Brisbane City .At night , the city lights and the star lit skies are an amazing view from here.There is a restaurant and bar and a caf and gift shop as well as the observation deck and also in the vicinity there are a number of interesting bushwalks including an Aboriginal track down to Slaughters Falls where en route you will see Aboriginal art .

Southbank: These parklands are within easy walking distance of the city but the City Cat and ferries stop here too making it even easier .There is much to so here but the stand out attraction has to be the Streets beach " a crystal-clear lagoon that contains enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool five times, surrounded by tropical palm trees and Life savers. There are barbecue areas, cafes and shops and also cinemas, regular free live entertainment and many festivals and fireworks throughout the year. Southbank is also home to the Queensland Cultural centre.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary : At a thirty five minute ride, or relaxing hour long cruise along the river, is a refuge where you can find and abundance of Australian wildlife. The Koalas can be cuddled for a small fee and the Kangaroos can be hand fed. After walking around you can then relax in the small cafe.

City Botanic Gardens: These gardens were planted in 1825 as food crops to feed the prison colony. Today they are the city's oldest park. Trees and rainforest glades run the length of Alice street and are bordered by Parliament House and Brisbane River. You can choose to explore yourself or take a guided tour. The gardens also have a cafe to relax in and many children play areas. It is a great retreat for visitors and local alike.

Roma Street Parkland : A large subtropical garden just north of Roma Street Station. Here you will find landscaped gardens, Queensland's biggest public art collection, unique plants and a subtropical rainforest. The parklands horticultural heart is the Spectacle Gardens. You can choose a guided tour or grab a brochure and venture out on your own. If you do not wish to walk, at all, there is also a mini train that travels the parks paths.

With its beautiful beaches, Brisbane is the place to be. For information on hotels in Brisbane or Brisbane accomodations visit http://www.brisbaneinformation.com.au. They have all the information you will need for a enjoyable holiday