5 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and The Brisbane River. Get some cultural insight at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Gallery of Modern Art. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brisbane: Surfers Paradise Golf Club (in Clear Island Waters), Warner Bros. Movie World (in Oxenford) and Surfers Paradise Beach (in Surfers Paradise). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Queensland Art Gallery, see the interesting displays at Opal Museum, take in the views from Victoria Bridge Abutment, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Brisbane trip planner.

In December, daytime highs in Brisbane are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C.