Welcome to Brisbane Airport! There's no shortage of ways to get to the city - Train, Bus, Hire Car & taxi services. For more info head to the Visitor Info Centre located near Jetstar on ground floor. Read more.
The historical Albert Street Metro Cinema opened in Nov 1927 and was known as the ‘The Theatre of the Stars’. Built for MGM, the Art Deco cinema was designed by American, William Fountain. Read more.
Did you know that the Gallery of Modern Art is the first purpose built contemporary art museum in Australia? Read more.
More than 2000 people visit the VIC per day (wow… busy busy!) and is supported by more than 65 dedicated Volunteers to promote the greater Brisbane region as the ideal holiday destination. Read more.
Home to Australia’s only Polar Bears and believe it or not, their favourite foods are watermelon and popcorn. Word on the street is that a new Antarctic Penguin exhibit is coming soon. Read more.
Before it was a creative hub for visual arts and live performances, the Powerhouse building sat derelict for 20 yrs & was a safe haven for homeless people. Some graffiti on the walls is original. Read more.
The first event conducted at The Gabba was a cricket match between Parliament and the Press on 19 December 1896. The result was a tie (61 runs each). Read more.
It's not just koalas at Lone Pine, but a range of native Australian animals including Barak, the cute, friendly and playful Platypus who has lived here since early 2010. Read more.
Avatar fan? Skyrail’s rainforest views were credited as providing the inspiration for the low flying forest scenery in the blockbuster movie. Read more.
