Things to do in Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the world’s most welcoming cities, always evolving with new offerings, vibrant entertainment, dining, cultural and recreation precincts are within close walking distance of hotels and venues. The BCEC’s home city is the capital of the state of Queensland, the closest Australian eastern seaboard capital city to Asia.

South Bank precinct is located in the city centre, on the banks of the Brisbane River and home to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. South Bank is the city’s green oasis and the hub for cultural and entertainment activities offering wide appeal for delegates to mix with the locals and enjoy this unique inner-city riverside precinct.

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Getting to the venue

Find your way to to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

Public transport

Airtrain services between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City stations $10.95.

Dining

Enjoying the best of what Queensland's capital has to offer

Activity options

Museums and galleries in the city

Walking tours

There are a number of tours provided by Brisbane Greeters, Museum of Brisbane and even the Powerhouse. Each tour provides a different aspect of Brisbane including history, art, architecture and places of interest.

There are also a number of First Nations cultural tours and experiences available around Meanjin (Brisbane city) and across the Moreton Bay region.

Story Bridge Adventure climb offer a number of different climb tours, appropriate for all ages and also offer extras for the adrenaline junkies.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is also very popular, and is a self-directed visit with bookings needed for koala experiences.

Tangalooma Island Resort is a great visit any time of year as it offers a wide range of activities.

For the nature lovers, there is the Botanical Gardens, Mt Cootha and the Planetarium and the eco tour suggestions below.

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