Booming Brisbane

Brisbane once had a reputation for being a little city with a slightly parochial feel. Well not anymore. With her newly found cosmopolitan edge and population booming, Brisbane is rapidly catching up with her big sisters, Melbourne and Sydney. Whilst it's true that Brisbane has successfully shaken off her small town atmosphere, she hasn't done so to the cost of what makes the Queensland capital so unique, and charming historical sites remain, right next to the attractions that lie in the shadows of the spanking new CBD's towers. Downtown Brisbane is always lively and a beauty to behold at night.

Brisbane Attractions

Sampling life on the Brisbane River is a great way to immerse yourself in the city's famous outdoorsy culture, with its miles of waterfront, much of which it enjoyable via bicycle paths and Brisbane Riverwalk, and ferry stops – it even has rockclimbing attractions. And of course, Queensland's capital in easy reach of splendid beaches, striking tablelands and rainforest refuges, as well as being one of the gateways to the glorious Great Barrier Reef region.

Tropical Day Spas

As you would expect, Brisbane hosts a good number of day spas in many of its luxury resorts which cater to both tourists and locals, complementing the attractions to be found on the dazzling Gold Coast, the lovely Sunshine Coast and the exotic tropical climes of Northern Queensland. Many local day spas take inspiration from the tropical climate and incorporate luscious local essences and organic compounds, brought to life by philosophies as diverse as India's Ayurvedic medicine, Thai massage and Swedish pressure point massage.