Destination of the Week: Brisbane
Why you should go: From river adventures and brewery tours to day trips to island shipwrecks, a visit to Brisbane can be as action-packed or laidback as you choose. And whether you're into the beach scene or the city bustle, there's a side of the city to suit all tastes.
Top spots: Head to South Bank for a range of family attractions, a dip in Australia's only inner-city man-made beach, and a birdseye view from the Wheel of Brisbane. Creative types should swing by the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Museum, and a river cruise by day or at twilight is the perfect way to see the city sights while putting your feet up. Take the clock tower tour up Brisbane City Hall, or head further afield with a day trip to Moreton Island for snorkelling and kayaking at the Tangalooma shipwrecks.