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Introduction
Queensland's capital is relaxed, laid-back, and subtropical. Set along the banks of the wide, brown Brisbane River, this is a city that has grown up in recent years, confident in its appeal. It's one of those places that people don't always a... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Brisbane Visitor Information Centre (tel. 07/3006 6290) is in the Queen Street Mall, between Edward and Albert streets. It's open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am to 7pm or later, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9:30am t... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office at 131 Elizabeth St. (tel. 1300/139 060) cashes traveler's checks, exchanges foreign currency, and replaces lost traveler's checks. It's open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon Saturday. Business Hou... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane About 20 international airlines serve Brisbane from Europe, Asia, and New Zealand, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. From North America,... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Public Transportation TransLink operates a single network of buses, trains, and ferries. For timetables and route inquiries, call TransInfo (tel. 13 12 30; www.translink.com.au; Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm, and continuously 6am Fri-9pm Sun, altho... Continue reading »
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City layout
The city center's office towers shimmer in the sun on the north bank of a curve of the Brisbane River. At the tip of the curve are the lush Brisbane City Gardens (sometimes called the City Botanic Gardens). The 30m (98-ft.) sandstone cliffs o... Continue reading »
