Brisbane accommodation 2010 deals are going to be very competitive, making it a great time to visit the sunshine state of Australia. Make sure you take advantage of hot promotions and packages in order to snatch a bargain and see the attractions in Queensland's capital city. Brisbane is the first stop for most people arriving in Queensland on vacations with international and domestic airports located there. While many people are in a rush to get to Queensland's stunning beaches, Brisbane also offers some amazing sights for tourists of the natural, historical, cultural and retail varieties.
There are heaps of attractions in Brisbane's central business district while you are staying at nearby Brisbane accommodation 2010 hotels. Starting in the Queen Street Mall, you can shop at a huge range of local and international stores, see street performers and check out historical buildings. An interesting way to learn about Queensland's colonial and convict history is by taking a creepy ghost tour around the inner city suburbs. With vivid tales of bygone years, the tours really make history come to life
Looking out over the CBD is the nearby convict windmill, which is Queensland's oldest standing building and one of only two extant convict built structures remaining in the city. The mill on Spring Hill's Wickham Terrace was built in 1828 and was used to mill grain for the settlement as well as a punishment for errant convicts to operate the tread mill there. Working the treadmill was considered the worst punishment due to the raging sun and tough physical work.
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For a chance to meet native animals, head out to the Lone Pine Sanctuary. It was the first koala sanctuary anywhere in the world and was opened in the 1920s. There are koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other Australian native animals at the center, which is easily accessed from the city center. There are buses that head out there, or ferry tours that can be booked and leave from the CBD.
People that enjoy living life on the edge will love the Story Bridge climb, which is one of only four bridges in the world that offer climbs such as this. You can scale the historic local landmark and get an incredible bird's eye view of the city from the top of the bridge.
There are hundreds of other attractions and things to do around Brisbane that will keep you entertained. Some of the mixture of things to do include: Treasury Casino, Powerhouse Museum, Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery, West End, Anzac Square and King George Square, City Hall, Customs House, Riverside, South Bank and much, much more. Brisbane is also famous for its wonderful cuisine, which makes good use of fresh seafood and tropical foods as well as drawing upon international influences from the thousands of nations represented in the local population.
While staying in Brisbane accommodation 2010 hotels, there is much to do and see close by. You can enjoy Brisbane at any time of the year with beautiful weather on the cards year round. Brisbane is a laid back city, with a buzzing energy underneath that draws visitors in. There is a great mix of historical, cultural, sporting, dining and shopping activities to sink your teeth into.
