Visit Brisbane : Top Three Must-See Locations

Brisbane is the capital of the sunshine state of Australia and is the third largest city in the country. Home to some of the most iconic architectural pieces on the land such as the Story Bridge, Museum of Brisbane and Brisbane City Hall, to name a few, this city is located at the heart of a river and has a warm climate all year around. Brisbane also acts as a gateway to some of the huge attractions of Australia like the Daintree Forests, Great Barrier Reef, some beaches and theme parks and is only a short flight away from cities like Melbourne and Sydney. If you're visiting Australia for your next holiday, stop by Brisbane and visit some of the following locations and get the most out of the city.

Cruise at night on the Brisbane River

The city of Brisbane shines bright at night with sparkling colours and the river that flows through it complements it well enough to tempt us to jump on to some water activities. The night life is rich in a city like Brisbane but the best way to spend your night especially if you're only here for a limited time is to board a dinner boat cruise on Brisbane River. These cruises are a great way to see some of the most iconic attractions on the land including the lit-up Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane Wheel and many more, while savouring a deluxe buffet menu. Enjoy a drink which can be purchased from the fully licensed bar and stroll through the spacious outer decks while taking in the uninterrupted views of the city skyline. This dinner cruise in Brisbane also offers a talented Dj onboard to keep you grooving throughout the night so you're guaranteed a night of unlimited entertainment. Before you deboard don’t forget to click amazing photographs on the outer decks with the stunning riverside attractions as the backdrop!

Hike through the Glass House Mountains

This is one of the must-see destinations in Brisbane and if you're a nature lover, even better. It's a cluster of eleven different volcanoes that rise above the coastal plains. A natural wonder that serves as a playground of walking trails, abseiling locations and horse tracks, you can even come across the Australia Zoo, founded by the legendary crocodile hunter Steve Irwin! Located only an hour-drive away from the state’s capital of Brisbane, this hinterland town is home to numerous variants of flora and fauna, the area receives a large influx of visitors every year. Even though all of them are not available to the public you can take a close look at two mountain peaks, namely Tibrogargan and Ngungun and witness the volcanoes. Take in the 360° view of the landscape at the summit and you are likely to be struck by a glimmer of the ancient feeling of spirituality that used to thrive here. Much to your surprise, you can not only watch the volcanoes but also walk around them. You can explore the gourmet food that can be found here and check into splendid cottages and other comfy locations.

Explore the rides at SeaWorld

The best place to have unlimited fun as a family is at a water theme park. Sea World, located near the Main Beach, is a marine park, oceanarium and theme park and it promotes conservation through education and focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating the sick, injured or orphaned ones of the wild. There are many interactive animal encounters, rides, pools and such throughout the park including the Polar Bear exhibit where you can view the large carnivore frolicking in the water and land. Some highly anticipated family rides include the Trident, a soaring tower that defies gravity and Leviathan, a family rollercoaster.