Brisbane River

Brisbane - The River City

The ideal way to experience the true beauty of Brisbane, Australia, is to get to know the Brisbane River.

Lovingly known as 'the river city', the Brisbane locals love to party and have built their lifestyle around their river. If you're visiting, try to go during one of the annual events such as the Brisbane River Festival, held every September, or the Brisbane River Run in late May.

Even many indoor events are held at riverside venues such as the Brisbane Convention Centre on the south bank of Brisbane, the Brisbane City Botanical Gardens or South Bank Parklands.

Brisbane River walk is ideal for a daily walk. This three kilometre riverside pathway goes through Brisbane City and out to nearby suburban Brisbane, New Farm Park. You can even drop in a line to try out fishing on the Brisbane River.

There are lots of choices for Brisbane accommodation with a selection of quality hotels in the Brisbane city centre. For something totally indulgent, there's the Brisbane Treasury Casino.

There are many Brisbane River restaurants that take advantage of the Brisbane weather and river views with outdoor dining. For the most highly awarded restaurants in Australia, head to the Eagle Street Pier or the Riverside Centre.

The easiest way to see many Brisbane attractions is to take one of the many Brisbane River cruises or, better still, a trip on a Brisbane City Cat or ferry. This way you can relax and enjoy the sights while meandering along and learning about the Brisbane River. TransLink can provide you with a Brisbane River map along with information on the Brisbane CityCat, ferry, bus or train services.