Vacation Packages

With a map and your feet, it is easy to explore the compact city of Brisbane. Maps can be picked up at most hotels and information centers, and there are many self guided tours through trails and riverside paths. If you decide that you would rather tour while experiencing Australian public transportation then you have the option of buses, trains, and the City Cat ferry. City Cat takes you to some of the most popular locations in Brisbane.

If you have decided that you would prefer to travel while utilizing public transportation, your best option would be to purchase a Rover ticket. Rover tickets allows for unlimited travel for the day, week or month; depending on the ticket that you purchase. Another economical ways to tour the city include the City Sights Tram Bus Tour. This tram allows you to get off and explore the different sights, and when ready return on the bus for you next location.

Brisbane’s City Bus service travels around the centre of the city. The Cityxpress buses service the suburbs. All buses stop at the Queen Street Bus Station near the Myer Centre. Commercially operated tour companies also offer coach tours of the city’s highlights, as well as to the surrounding areas including Sradbroke Island, Moreton Bay and Surfers Paradise and the mountain hinterland. All types of public transport run until midnight and taxis are plentiful in the centre of the city at night. Driving is also not generally a problem although parking spaces are scarce. There are numerous well maintained bike tracks around the city for keen cyclists.

If shopping is what you desire head to the centre of the business district and stop by the Queen Street Mall. This is a large mall complete with department stores, over 200 individual stores, arcades, a dinning court and food hall.

Other great shopping locations include Paddington and Milton, for those who like exclusive boutique style shopping. Quilpie Opals, if you desire to bring home an Australian Opal, and Aboriginal Creations if you are looking to bring home some native artifacts.

It can be difficult to decide between the numerous brisbane hotels, when you begin scheduling your family holiday. For assistance with picking the best suited brisbane accommodation go to www.brisbaneinformation.com.au.