Settled in 1823 for the first time by Europeans, and two years later officially founded in Brisbane is named after the former Governor of new South Wales. The capital city of Queensland is a million city, but awaits you with casual atmosphere and a pleasant subtropical climate. Despite international flair, Asian activity, and the tireless energy, Brisbane won its tropical and peaceful image.
The city spreads widely along the river of nearly to the Pacific Ocean. Sunniest city Australia therefore also the beaches of Brisbane should be not only convenient convertible can be reached, but also a relaxing destination a rental car. But also on the former site of the world's fair, there is today of a small lake, white sandy beaches, well-kept parks, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops on the waterfront. In addition to the actual site where are Queensland Art Gallery, in which it, in addition to European and Asian art content also issued by Australian Aboriginal artists. The colorful stands of Southbank markets be established also here on Sunday as well as on the Riverside Centre ("pure crafts market"). On the opposite side of the Brisbane River, the Treasury Casino stands out with its imposing construction.
In the city itself, the historical city hall with its 100 metre high tower, as well as the Parliament House points towards the Victorian past. Architecturally interesting are also the bridges over the Brisbane River: the William Jolly bridge, and the story bridge. The mount coot-tha is Australia's largest subtropical Park, which was built about 20 years ago in the suburb of Toowong. "In the Aboriginal language means" coot-tha place of honey. Also the Lone Pine Koala sanctuary is known far beyond the city boundaries. In the enclosure, tourists find all animals that want to see you down under: kangaroos, koalas, emus, Wombats and Tasmanian Devils.
If you want to turn Tempest, a 285 metre high sand dune, Moreton Iceland, the sand and forest island with mount with your rental car, an all-wheel drive should have the rental car. Because on the sand and forest island with its 285 metres high sand dune Mountain Mount Tempest you need four-wheel drive and an appropriate insurance cover, because the streets there rather the same tracks.