Holiday in Brisbane
City in Australia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇺
Country
Australia
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (20-25 °C, dry, pleasant). November to March warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms.
Budget/day
100-230 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Brisbane (BNE, approx. 20-24 h with a stopover in Singapore, Dubai, or Doha). eTA or ETA visa online required for Germans.
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What makes Brisbane special as a destination?
Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland and, with over 2.5 million inhabitants, the third largest city in Australia. The subtropical metropolis on the Brisbane River will host the Olympic Summer Games in 2032 and is undergoing a rapid transformation from a sleepy provincial town to a modern world city. South Bank is the cultural center of the city: On the former Expo 88 site, you will find Streets Beach — an artificial city beach with a lagoon right in the city — the Queensland Cultural Centre with the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and the Maritime Museum. An evening stroll along the illuminated waterfront promenade is a highlight. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world: Here you can hold koalas (Queensland is one of the few Australian states where this is allowed), feed kangaroos, and observe platypuses. The Story Bridge, Brisbane's iconic steel bridge from 1940, can be climbed via the Story Bridge Adventure Climb: The ascent to 80 meters offers a 360-degree panorama over the city and up to the Glass House Mountains. Mount Coot-tha, just 7 km from the city center, offers a botanical garden and the best viewpoint of the skyline. From Brisbane, the Gold Coast (1 hour south) and the Sunshine Coast (1.5 hours north) as well as Moreton Island and Stradbroke Island are accessible by ferry.
What are the top highlights in Brisbane?
The top highlights in Brisbane include South Bank & Streets Beach, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Mount Coot-tha, Moreton Island.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
South Bank & Streets Beach
Artificial city beach with a lagoon in the middle of Brisbane: cultural center, GOMA, and illuminated waterfront promenade on the Expo 88 site.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world: hold koalas, feed kangaroos, and observe platypuses.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Bridge climb to 80 meters: 360-degree panorama over Brisbane and up to the Glass House Mountains.
Mount Coot-tha
Best viewpoint of the skyline with a botanical garden and planetarium: only 7 km from the city center.
Moreton Island
Sand island off Brisbane with dolphin feeding, snorkeling at sunken wrecks, and sandboarding: accessible by ferry.
Hotels in Brisbane
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When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The best time to visit Brisbane is May to October (20-25 °C, dry, pleasant). November to March warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms.. 25-32 °C, humid and muggy with a tendency for thunderstorms In winter: 10-22 °C, dry and sunny, mild subtropical winters
Recommended travel time
May to October (20-25 °C, dry, pleasant). November to March warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms.
Summer
25-32 °C, humid and muggy with a tendency for thunderstorms
Winter
10-22 °C, dry and sunny, mild subtropical winters
How much does a holiday in Brisbane cost?
Budget travellers: 50-90 €/day, mid-range: 100-230 €/day, luxury: 260-600 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-90 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-230 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
260-600 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Brisbane?
Flight to Brisbane (BNE, approx. 20-24 h with a stopover in Singapore, Dubai, or Doha). eTA or ETA visa online required for Germans.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
ETA visa online — Germans need an electronic travel authorization (ETA, free via app). Passport must be valid for 6 months.
Australian Dollar (AUD) — 1 € ≈ 1.65 AUD. Contactless payment is widespread, cash is rarely needed.
Use Go Card — rechargeable card for buses, trains, and ferries. Off-peak rates are 20% cheaper.
Take sun protection seriously — Queensland has the highest UV exposure in the world. SPF 50+, hat, and sunglasses are a must.
Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast — perfect day trips by train or car. Surfer's Paradise and Noosa are only 1-1.5 hours away.
What should you eat in Brisbane?
Typical specialities in Brisbane: Moreton Bay Bugs — flat lobsters from the bay off Brisbane: grilled with garlic butter, a local delicacy., Lamington — sponge cake cubes with chocolate glaze and coconut flakes: Australia's national cake, named after a Queensland governor., Avocado on Toast — Australia's breakfast classic: perfect in Brisbane with local avocados from Queensland., Meat Pie — meat pie with beef filling and puff pastry: Australia's popular street food, available at every bakery., Flat White — Australia's coffee classic with velvety milk foam: Brisbane has a vibrant specialty coffee scene..
These specialties you must try!
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