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.

Get in touch with nature at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Kings Beach. Museum-lovers will appreciate Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Queensland Air Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Brisbane side-trips: Sunshine Coast Brewery (in Kunda Park), Maroochydore (Maroochydore Beach & Maroochydore, Sunshine Plaza) and Caloundra (Moffat Beach, Seaview Art Gallery, &more). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Queensland Art Gallery, enjoy the sea views from Caloundra Lighthouses, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chenrezig Institute, and examine the collection at Museum of Brisbane.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Brisbane trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from New Caledonia, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. December in Brisbane sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.