• Population 2.7 million
• Distance from the airport to the Central Business District: 15 kilometres (approximately 25 minutes travel time)
• Famous for its river, tropical lifestyle and rooftop bars and dining

Known as the River City, the winding Brisbane River separates the city into smaller suburbs, each with their own personal offering of places to eat and drink and things to see and do. The best part of staying in Brisbane is you are halfway between both the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, making Brisbane the perfect jumping off point for driving north or south.

Brisbane, or the Turrbal or Yagara: Meanjin, Meeanjin, Meganjin or Megandjon, is the capital and largest city of the state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia, with a population over 2.7 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of South East Queensland, an urban agglomeration of almost 4 million people, which includes several other regional centres and cities. The central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River about 15km from its mouth at Moreton Bay.

Brisbane is a global centre for research and innovation and is a transport hub, being served by large rail, bus and ferry networks, as well as Brisbane Airport and the Port of Brisbane, Australia's third-busiest airport and seaport.

A diverse city with over 36% of its metropolitan population being foreign-born, Brisbane is frequently rated highly in lists of the most livable cities. Brisbane has hosted major events including the 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo 88, the 2001 Goodwill Games, the 2014 G20 Summit, and will host the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.