Brisbane
Queensland’s cruisy capital Brisbane has everything a backpacker desires – a relaxed vibe, countless hostels, a fantastic pub scene, easy access to South East Queensland. It’s the ideal place to start a Queensland adventure and don’t be surprised if you wind up staying longer than you planned living, working and touring in and around the River City.
Where to stay?
YHA Brisbane
Brisbane City YHA backpacker hostel is centrally located and a short walk from the Transit Centre. The hostel has a kitchen, TV and games rooms, laundry, internet, storage and tour desk... read more
Tinbilly Travellers
Directly opposite the Transit Centre is Brisbane’s newest and most hi-tech backpacker accommodation. Step off the train or bus, ditch your bags and then get into exploring the city... read more
Base Brisbane Embassy
A peaceful haven in the heart of the city, Base Embassy has state of-the-art facilities including spotlessly clean, air-conditioned rooms, sundecks, BBQ facilities and security card access… read more
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THINGS TO DO in brisbane!
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Scale to the top of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge to discover the city from a spectacular bird’s eye perspective, a soft adventure experience and the best way to really discover Brisbane... read more
Thunderbird Park
Adventure meets nature at Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain’s most popular destination. Come for the day or stay and play in this stunning Australian 112-hectare rainforest property.... read more
Riverlife
Riverlife Adventure Centre is a place for gaining the ultimate Brisbane experience; discover the Brisbane River and the 200millon year old cliff faces at Kangaroo Point.... read more.
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More stuff in the region
Take up a hospitality position in Brisbane and revel in the nightlife of ‘the Valley’ on your nights off or extend your visa fruit picking in the fields or work at the meat works in nearby Toowoomba... Jobs in Brisbane
A backpackers' point of view
Find out what are the backpackers like you saying about this region!
Conditions for Brisbane, AU at 5:29 am ACST
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 21 C
Forecast:
Sun - Sunny. High: 29 Low: 19
Mon - Sunny. High: 31 Low: 21
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10 "must do" in Brisbane
1. XXXX Brewery Tour
2. South Stradbroke Island
3. Story Bridge Adventure Climb
4. Moreton Bay Island
5. Kayak Brisbane River
6. Feed the dolphins at Tangalooma
7. Overnight camping
8. Rainforest walks and day trips
9. Party at The Valley and West End
10. Meet the local aboriginal tribe
