 Brisbane
is an attractive city - its skyline mixes streamlined glass
towers with smaller historical buildings made of sandstone.
Pavement cafes, parks and tree-lined streets, together with
a large city botanical garden pleasantly enhance the city buildings.
In close proximity to the Congress venue, the Brisbane Convention
and Exhibition Centre, is Brisbane's Cultural Centre, comprising
the Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery and State Library
as well as three preforming arts venues.
Some
of Australia's interesting and unusual wildlife can be seen
at places like the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and at Steve
[The Crocodile Hunter] Irwin's Australia Zoo. These, and many
other attractions, are just a short drive out of Brisbane.
Brisbane is also only one hour's drive from
the north and south coast beaches - the Sunshine and Gold
Coasts. White sandy beaches stretching between rocky headlands
extend in seemingly endless procession around Australia's
coastline.
See our list of useful links for more information
about Brisbane and Australia.
Find out more about Brisbane, Queensland,
or Australia
For more information on Brisbane and surrounding areas, follow
the links below to these useful sites:
Things to do in Brisbane
While you are in Brisbane for the congress, take some time
to explore Australia's third largest city. Brisbane offers
delegates a superb sub-tropical climate, friendly people and
a myriad of attractions. Visit the http://www.ourbrisbane.com/visitors/
website for more information.
Why not take in some of the following
sights and attractions:
- Chinatown
- City Botanic Gardens
- City Hall (King George Square)
- Conrad Treasury Casino
- Parliament House
- Queen Street Mall Shopping
- Queensland Art Gallery
- Queensland Museum
- Riverside Markets (weekends only)
- Queensland Sciencentre
- South Bank markets (Friday nights and weekends
only)
- South Bank Parklands
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
For useful tips on climate, shopping, exchange
rates, business hours, language, insurance etc go to the general
information page.
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