Brisbane, Queensland
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Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city's numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia's most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane's inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.
Cruises From Brisbane, Queensland
3 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Carnival Luminosa | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 05 Feb 2026
CARNIVALLM05022026
from £260 /pp
6 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Voyager of the Seas | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 06 Feb 2026
RCIVY06K031-060226
from £675 /pp
6 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Carnival Luminosa | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 08 Feb 2026
CARNIVALLM08022026
from £475 /pp
3 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Voyager of the Seas | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 12 Feb 2026
RCIVY03K081-120226
from £416 /pp
8 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Carnival Luminosa | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 14 Feb 2026
CARNIVALLM14022026
from £566 /pp
4 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Voyager of the Seas | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 15 Feb 2026
RCIVY04K054-150226
from £523 /pp
14 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Crown Princess | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 16 Feb 2026
PRINCESS3606N
from £1,549 /pp
8 Holiday Nights
Onboard: Voyager of the Seas | From: Brisbane, Queensland | Going On: 19 Feb 2026
RCIVY08K118-190226