Advantages: Everything you need, neatly packaged into an attractive city Disadvantages: Not on many people's itineraries - though it should be!
I headed toBrisbane for a few days as a suitable stop over from Cairns to Sydney, and a suitable base from which to explore Fraser Island and Byron Bay. It was location more than anything that attracted me, but in the end Brisbane ended up being one of my favourite places during my time in Australia.
Brisbane is in the middle of the east coast of Australia, just north of the Queensland / New South Wales border, and the capital of the former. The time difference between Brisbane and the UK varies, as does the time difference between Brisbane and Sydney since once adopts summer time and the other doesn't, but currently when it's midnight here, it's 10am in Brisbane. Though you can fly into the international airport from most of the Asian stop over options, most people fly into Sydney or Melbourne and then jump on a domestic flight. I ...
Advantages: Catering, staff, facilities in rooms. Disadvantages: None :)
I had read some reviews of the hotel on other websites and so wasn't expecting it to be a great place tostay, but it was. I wasn't expecting to enjoy my stay as I'd just come for a business trip, but the atmosphere and staff made my experience good. They helped me get around the city and often I was phoning them for advice to get from place to place... which they didn't mind! Manchester is a great city, and this isn't very centrally located, but it took me about 6/7 minutes to walk to the town centre. The city centre itself is bustling all the time, and so tostay just outside it made it ideal for me. Its next to all the main roads so yeah, can't really go wrong.
Will deff come again if I'm up in Manchester. ...
Advantages: Lovely Disadvantages: No Star Attraction
Brisbane is like a second home to me, I have been there many times because to see family.
What I like most about Brisbane is the friendly atmosphere. This is what makes it so special. I can't imagine a more relaxed city.
Brisbane lacks a big name attraction to draw as many tourists in as Sydney, but there are loads of places to visit in the near vicinity.
The Gold Coast is an hours drive south. There you can find miles of white sand beaches, casinos, huge theme parks and a wicked nightlife.
To the north is the sunshine coast, which is a lot quieter, but has some spectacular scenery.
Brisbane itself has it's own unique charm. The Queens Street Mall is great for shoping and South Bank, in the city centre is a nice area for leisure.
There's always lots of sport going on in the city. The Aussie Rules at the gabba is great fun.
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