Brisbane is vibrant, busy and constantly growing city and the capital city of Queensland. It is built around the Brisbane River, which is famous for River Fire, an annual fireworks and light display during the Brisbane festival in September. The Brisbane River is something of a social activity epicentre, and on any given day you are likely to see kayakers and rowers in the water, rock climbers, cyclists and joggers on the shore. You can explore the Brisbane River by public transport on board one of the river cats, it is a great way to see most of the city highlights and get a better perspective of the city.
During your stay in Brisbane you should visit South Bank, an area where there are markets during the weekend and a man made lagoon, as well as a few cafes and restaurants. Food is quite expensive here, if you are on a budget, you can bring your own food with you, and save money. Although when the markets are on, you can pick up a cheap meal.
There is a fun little cluster of hostels near Roma Street Train Station, only one stop from Central Station, and quite a few hostels in the city centre not far from Central Station. Both clusters of hostels provide easy access to some great nightlife and are well equipped and centrally located, making good bases for exploring the city.
You can find great nightlife in Brisbane and the city is gaining a reputation for its live music scene, having produced some of Australia’s finest musical talents. The Valley is one of the areas, where you can find several great nightspot. There are also a couple of fun clubs and bars in Caxton Street near Suncorp Stadium. Another night spot to head to is the West End, which has been building a reputation for a good night out, a nice meal and a great coffee.
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