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- BRISBANE -
Increasingly known by locals as "Brisvegas" (I really am not sure why), the Queensland state capital of Brisbane is centrally located only an hour or so from both Queensland's famous Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The city is surrounded by spectacular and diverse country as well as some lovely, leafy suburban centres.
Golden beaches spread along the coast both North (to the Sunshine Coast) and South (to the Gold Coast) of the city. The sparsely populated Moreton, North Stradbroke, and South Stradbroke Islands create a protective cresent forming the calm and safe waters of Moreton Bay.
The popular local holiday destination of Bribie Island further north marks the end of a stretch of magnificent wilderness and great beaches right of the city's doorstep. Inland, the densely forested hills of the D'Aquilar Ranges pass through the huge 28500 hectare Brisbane Forest Park. A tract of subtropical forest and hills offering superb scenic drives and walks just twenty minutes from the bustle of the city centre. To the south, towns such as Beaudesert give great access to Tambourine Mountain and the Gold Coast's hinterland.
If planning a stopover in Brisbane, make sure you have enough time aside to explore Southbank Parkands - a cityside recreational redevelopment of the city's Expo '88 site, as well as the jewels on the outskirts of this laid back, tropical city. Well worth a visit!
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