While international visitors tend to flock to Sydney, Melbourne, and the Great Barrier Reef, most Australians consider Brisbane to be holiday capital. The third largest city in Australia is not far from the Tropics so it’s warm in the winter and blazing hot with high humidity in summer.
| Population | 2,240,000 |
| Area | 2,240,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+10 |
| Currency | Australian dollar |
| Airports | Brisbane Airport (BNE) |
Prices in all of Australia’s larger cities are similar for most things, so finding bargains requires a bit of work. Hotel and hostel prices can seem high in the warm summer months (December through February) and a pretty good deal in winter. As with elsewhere in Australia, prices on fast-food and public transportation are strangely high, so eating burgers and riding buses will not be as cheap as they’d be in most of the rest of the world.
Due to it’s location, Brisbane enjoys year round great weather and thus attracts visitors during every season. Because of this, hotel prices will change slightly during the year but not as much as other regions. The middle of the summer tends to see a lowering of rates, though not by much.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 21.02 - 36.31 |
| 47.77 - 90.45 |
| 50.32 - 105.10 |
| 59.24 - 192.99 |
| 138.85 - 210.19 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 14.01 - 22.29 |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissariat Store | Take a walk around one of Brisbane's oldest buildings while viewing a few exhibitions showcasing the city's history. | adult 3 to 12 | 6.37 5.10 |
| Alma Park Zoo | Currently closed due to a move to a new location. | adult 3 to 14 | 17.83 12.10 |
| Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | A visit to the world's first and largest koala sanctuary is a must do with opportunities to see koalas, kangaroos and more. | adult 3 to 13 | 34.39 24.84 |
As with elsewhere in Australia, even fast food in Brisbane tends to be weirdly expensive. Preparing some of your own meals at a hostel or rental can help a lot if your budget is limited.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | If you choose to eat in the city and not at your hotel, you'll be rewarded with decent prices and delicious choices. | 4.46 - 7.64 |
| If you choose to eat in the city and not at your hotel, you'll be rewarded with decent prices and delicious choices. | Pizza, pasta and Asian dishes are the lunch time specialties that you're more than likely to see at almost every restaurant. | 6.37 - 9.55 |
| Budget dinner | With many resteraunts to choose from, you'll have to opportunity to dine on local or international selections. | 9.55 - 15.92 |
| Beer (pint) | Drinking age is 18, so you're likely to see many younger people in the bars. | 4.46 - 7.01 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Airtrain from airport to Brisbane | 12.10 |
| Shuttlebus from airport into Brisbane | 12.74 |
| Public transport ride in Brisbane | 2.55 |
| 3km taxi ride in Brisbane | 6.37 - 12.74 |
| CityCycle around Brisbane (1 day) | 1.27 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 71 | 5.6 |
| February | 86 | 70 | 5.2 |
| March | 84 | 68 | 4.1 |
| April | 81 | 63 | 2.7 |
| May | 76 | 56 | 2.3 |
| June | 71 | 53 | 2.4 |
| July | 71 | 50 | 1.0 |
| August | 74 | 51 | 1.5 |
| September | 78 | 57 | 1.1 |
| October | 80 | 61 | 3.0 |
| November | 82 | 66 | 4.1 |
| December | 85 | 69 | 5.5 |
As a popular travel destination, Brisbane sees visitors all year round. But some months may be better suited to your preferences. If you prefer the heat, then summer travel, November through March, should be prefect for you. With temperatures running up into the lower 90s, it’s a great time to enjoy the sun and jump in the water.
Winter, fall and spring offer lower temperatures and cool breezes. Winter, far from typical, stays comfortable with mid range temperatures that allow visitors and locals to get away with just a sweater or light jacket.
| 21 Mar | 5:52am | 5:58pm |
| 21 Jun | 6:37am | 5:02pm |
| 21 Sep | 5:39am | 5:43pm |
| 21 Dec | 4:49am | 6:42pm |