43 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.

For shopping fun, head to Art on Cairncross or Opals Down Under. Get a sense of the local culture at Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Museum & Sciencentre. Change things up with these side-trips from Brisbane: Sunshine Coast Brewery (in Kunda Park), Maroochydore (Maroochydore Beach & Maroochydore, Sunshine Plaza) and Buderim (Pioneer Cottage Buderim, Buderim Forest Park, & more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Queensland Art Gallery, identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chenrezig Institute, and stroll around South Bank Parklands.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Brisbane trip itinerary website .

If you are flying in from New Caledonia, the closest major airports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.