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Brisbane Today

Brisbane has suffered at the hands of Mother Nature in the early months of 2011. Notorious for having been established on the floodplains of the Brisbane River, the heavy rain in January resulted in parts of the city’s infrastructure being extensively damaged with many homes and businesses being flooded though the city has since recovered from this. Having said that, the city and Queensland itself has struggled to coax tourists (especially the international ones) back to its attractions given the severity of the flooding. Extensive advertising campaigns have been used but it may be a long time before Brisbane and Queensland can re-establish its popularity as a tourist destination.

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Best of the city in one day

To enjoy a day in Brisbane it’s best to equip yourself with a map as many of the sights can be explored on foot rather than taking a car. If you begin in the city centre, cross the Victoria Street bridge to take in the Queensland Cultural Centre. You can also visit the Queensland Art Gallery and Museum while here. Then head back over the bridge to the Treasury for lunch and if you’re inclined, the casino. From there its east towards Parliament House then a short stroll to the Botanical Gardens. Brisbane City Hall is close by and the old Windmill and Observatory is no far from there. If you have time, finish up at Eagle St Pier and take a cruise along the river to take in the beautiful water views of the city in the evening.

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All visitors, except New Zealand nationals, to Australia need a visa to enter the country.

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When to go

The official tourist season for Queensland is from April to November – the winter months are usually the busiest time when all the Aussies from the southern states come up to escape the cold. Also to note that during the high season from June to September, and along with the Easter and Christmas periods, everything is booked out. Weather-wise there is no specific climate change between winter and summer because Queensland is a tropical state so you should look at the weather in terms of wet and dry seasons. April to December is considered to be the dry season but the heat can be oppressive. The wet season (usually January and February) is more prevalent in the outback and northern parts of Queensland though they can affect the southern areas, including Brisbane. So the best time to go is from June to October when the extreme heat and humidity of the summer is replaced with warm days and cool nights.

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