Brisbane

As the capital of Queensland and one of Australia’s most well-known big cities, Brisbane is bursting with activity. Urban mingles with nature, with the Brisbane River running through and Mount Coot-tha (home to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens) looming above the buzz below. The South Bank cultural precinct is a must-visit, with interactive exhibits in the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre and one of Australia’s major contemporary art museums, the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.