Brisbane
The capital of Queensland and Australia’s largest sub-tropical city, Brisbane, is a fast-growing cosmopolitan city, known for its vibrant and relaxed lifestyle. In Brisbane you are right on the doorstep to some of Australia’s most magnificent natural wonders. In the heart of Brisbane is the South Bank Precinct, an urban leisure and recreational venue unique for its focus on creative, cultural, entertainment and lifestyle.. Delegates can relax and enjoy South Bank’s many attractions, including:
- a beach in the city heart
- tropical lagoons
- rainforest walk
- restaurants and cafes
- stylish shops and weekend markets
- galleries and museums.
Things to See and Do
Whilst you are in Brisbane for the ASC, allow some extra time to experience first hand why tropical Queensland is the country’s most popular holiday destination.
Tropical Queensland is Australia’s most popular and diverse holiday destination. Over 11 million people visit Queensland each year. Queensland is full of adventures and boasts some of the world’s most magnificent natural attractions and prized world heritage areas. Discover the natural wonders of the 'Sunshine State' and have the vacation experience of your lifetime.
Queensland is home to some of the world’s most magnificent natural attractions and prized world heritage areas. It boasts some of the most diverse and unique features of the Australian landscape, including:
- the world’s best beaches with rolling surf and golden sands
- pristine rainforests
- tropical islands
- thousand year old rock carvings
- rugged red outback
- the myriad magical colours of the Great Barrier Reef.
Rainforests: More than half of Australia’s rainforests are found in Queensland. The lush World Heritage Listed wet tropics of the Queensland region are far older than the Amazon, and stretch along a pristine coastline of deserted white sandy beaches.
Beaches: Queensland beaches are among the best the world has to offer. With both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts just an hour’s drive from Brisbane, you will be greeted by stretches of white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters as far as the eye can see.
The Whitsundays: Centrally located on the Queensland Coast right in the heart of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are a unique part of Australia. With 74 tropical islands in the midst of crystal clear turquoise waters and a coastline where 70% of the region is protected National and Marine Park, it is one of those extraordinary and unforgettable places.
The Great Barrier Reef: Snorkel among the coral beds of the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching more than 2300km along the northeast coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest natural feature on earth. It contains the world's largest collection of coral reefs, and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most important natural attractions.
Fraser Island: The world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island, has a truly amazing array of natural wonders including beautiful rainforests, immense sand dunes, cliffs of coloured sands, crystal clear streams, whales, and spectacular salt water lakes. Easily accessible and approximately a three and a half hour drive north of Brisbane, visitors can explore the island’s untamed wilderness and experience first hand why Fraser Island is one of Queensland's most sought after holiday destinations.
Indigenous Queensland: Visitors can discover the many dimensions of Australia’s surviving indigenous cultures, from bush tucker to ancient rock carvings and the sacred sites of aboriginal dreamtime, some dating back at least 30,000 years.
Outback Queensland: The outback is an expansive landscape extending north from the New South Wales/Queensland border nearly all the way to the Gulf Country. This enormous part of our great continent holds countless treasures and is rich in Australian heritage, fossilised history and Aboriginal art.