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Brisbane is a land of contrasts and a fascinating destination to visit. Being the capital of Queensland, Brisbane is also Australia's third largest city.

The region now called Brisbane was previously inhabited by the Turrbul and Jagera people whose ancestors are thought to have migrated to the region from across the Torres Strait. For over 40,000 years, the Brisbane region was inhabited by these Aboriginal tribes. Brisbane was named in honour of Sir Thomas Brisbane, who was the Governor of New South Wales.

Following the region’s exploration by Briton, John Oxley, in the 1820s, the city started out as a penal colony which grew and flourished as a result of the discovery of gold around Queensland. In 1859, the state of Queensland became a separate colony with Brisbane as its capital. In the decades which have elapsed since then, the city has continued to thrive. It is now home to approximately 1.7 million people, the third largest population in Australia.

Brisbane gained widespread recognition in the 1980s when it hosted two events of international importance - the 1982 Commonwealth Games and the Expo '88 Fair.

Brisbane is a city of smiles with many world-class shopping centres, superb restaurants, fine weather, glorious sandy beaches, and a state-of-the-art airport. This sprawling city is also within locality to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Architecture throughout Brisbane is varied with a number of impressive, historic buildings dating back to the early 19th century, as well as modern, towering skyscrapers. This combination of old and new makes Brisbane's skyline breathtaking, particularly at night when the lights on the tallest buildings are reflected onto the water.

Hilton Brisbane Hotel 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Conrad Treasury Brisbane 130 William Street Brisbane Queensland 4000 Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Marriott Brisbane 515 QUEEN STREET BRISBANE QL AU 4000 Brisbane Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Mercure Brisbane 85-87 North Quay, 4000 Brisbane, Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Sofitel Brisbane 249 Turbot Street, 4000 Brisbane, Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Best Western Airport Hacienda Motel 560 Kingsford-Smith Drive, Hamilton Brisbane (Hamilton-QLD) 4007 Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Best Western Astor Metropole Hotel and Apartments 193-197 Wickham Terrace, City Brisbane 4000 Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Best Western The Gregory Terrace Brisbane 397 Gregory Terrace Spring Hill Brisbane (QLD) 4000 Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Holiday Inn Brisbane Roma Street Brisbane 4003 AUSTRALIA Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Ibis Brisbane 27-35 Turbot Street Brisbane 4000 Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Novotel Brisbane 200 Creek Street, 4000 Brisbane, Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations

Quality Suites The Inchcolm Brisbane 73 Wickham Terrace Brisbane Australia Hotel Information - Room Reservations