Often known in the past as the biggest country town in Australia, Brisbane now ultra modern skyline, river front parkland and restaurant venues defies this description.

The capital of the state of Queensland this city makes up over half the state's 4 million population. Residents avail themselves of the proximity to both the Gold Coast and the Sunshine coast both only an hour's pleasant drive away on excellent and well signed motorways.

Greater Brisbane metropolitan area is divided north and south by the Brisbane River. Tourists and residents alike take advantage of its River Cat taxi system and fine dining on one of the many floating restaurants.