Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Hold a koala, feed kangaroos.
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Brisbane
Australia's subtropical river city — a man-made beach downtown, wild koalas up the road, and the Story Bridge skyline.
- Metro population
- 2,600,000
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
Overview
Why visit Brisbane
Brisbane curves along its namesake river — a subtropical city where the South Bank parklands hold a man-made lagoon beach with skyscrapers for a backdrop, and locals commute by CityCat ferries.
The city is Australia's third-largest and fastest-growing: the Story Bridge climbs and abseils are the thrill, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary the cuddle, and the Queens Wharf precinct and Howard Smith Wharves the new waterfront scene under the bridge.
Speed's 2024 Australia tour streamed from Brisbane. The city also landed the 2032 Olympics — a sports-mad capital on the rise, with the Gold Coast's beaches an hour south.
Things to do
Top things to book in Brisbane
Popular tours and tickets. Compare prices and book ahead to skip the lines.
Story Bridge Climb
Dawn or dusk over the skyline.
River Cruise & South Bank
The city by water plus the lagoon.
Moreton Island Day
Wrecks, dunes and dolphins offshore.
Plan your trip
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Brisbane
- 01
A Beach Downtown
South Bank's Streets Beach is a free lagoon in the city centre.
- 02
The River City
The Brisbane River snakes through the centre — CityCat ferries are public transport.
- 03
Koala Capital
Lone Pine is the world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary — you can hold one.
- 04
Story Bridge
The 1940 cantilever bridge offers climbs at dawn, day, dusk and night.
- 05
Olympic City 2032
Brisbane hosts the 2032 Summer Olympics — the fastest-growing Aussie city.
- 06
Sunshine State
Queensland averages ~280 sunny days a year.
- 07
The Wheel & Wharves
South Bank's Wheel of Brisbane plus Howard Smith Wharves under the bridge are the new waterfront.
- 08
Mt Coot-Tha
The lookout and botanic gardens sit on the city's mountain.
- 09
Gold Coast Gateway
Surfers Paradise is an hour south — theme parks and surf beaches.
- 10
A River Of Cliffs
Kangaroo Point's cliffs draw climbers above the CBD water.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Brisbane
Where is Brisbane located?
Brisbane is in Australia, in Oceania.
What is the population of Brisbane?
The greater Brisbane area is home to about 2,600,000 people.
What is Brisbane famous for?
Brisbane is famous for the riverside South Bank beach, koala sanctuary, Story Bridge and year-round subtropical sun.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Brisbane?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Brisbane on his late-2024 Australia & New Zealand tour. See his full world tour map.
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