#4 Brisbane

THREE GREAT DAYS IN BRISBANE

Make sure you have fun during your holiday in Brisbane - sophisticated capital and sunny Brisbane River meandering . In addition to the lush gardens and unpretentious locals , the city is known for its high culture and top with wine , food and dance . Surely shop on Queen Street , then review the city's historic buildings . Outdoor dining along the sandy lagoon at South Bank and tour cultural heritage attractions . View Brisbane landmark as cruises on the river or from Mt Coot- tha Lookout . Listen to live music played in Fortitude Valley or bowed yourself with nature on a sandy adventure playground of Moreton Island.

Day 1 : Culture and river cruise

Start your holiday in the heart of Brisbane which is a place full of diversity. Here's a fancy old buildings , modern skyscrapers and lush gardens . Sneak arcade heritage and over 500 stores in the Queen Street Mall is a shopping center of this city. Look elegant former Treasury Building , learn about the city's history at Brisbane City Hall and get a bird's eye view of the city of Brisbane Museum tower . Stroll the City Botanic Gardens with subtropical and exotic plants . Then take a ferry to the South Bank for lunch at a riverside restaurant or a picnic in the park. Swim in the lagoon or involve yourself in the culture of the Queensland Cultural Centre. Wait until dusk and ride the ferris wheel and from here you will see the beauty of the glittering city . Or wear a gorgeous evening dresses to see the musical blockbuster , the latest play or opera performances , orchestra or ballet at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Day 2 : Fortitude Valley and Parkland

Go to Fortitude Valley . Formerly rough road here and sandy but now gentrified but still maintains a lively bohemian style . Eat outside the Brunswick Mall surrounded the tree line and review the funky boutiques or see the work of local designers in the market over the weekend. In New Farm nearby, you can relax in a shady courtyard in New Farm Park or explore the industrial space converted into Powerhouse arts center . Go up and down the river and stopped for lunch at Bretts Wharf covered pelicans or historic Bulimba . From the city , you can take the bus to Mt Cooot - tha Lookout and from here you can see the sights of Brisbane to Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountain. Stroll the bush reserve, then go to the rain forest in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at the foot of the mountain. In the afternoon, return to the Fortitude Valley and experience the famous nightlife . Outdoor dining in Chinatown , then take a walk in the place that plays live music and a bar as well as an elegant night club to a new bertrend .

Day 3 : Moreton Island

Speed ​​catamaran ride to Moreton Island which is one of the world's largest sand island and the island is dotted with national parks . Tour beaches, beautiful lagoons and rocky headlands through one of the many trails . Walk to the Blue Lagoon or Honeyeater Lake , where you can swim and see water birds are countless . Walk to Cape Moreton and see Queensland's first lighthouse was built in sandstone 1857menggunakan the island. Whales migrate away between June and November . Snorkel with more than a hundred species of corals at Flinders Reef or dive the Tangalooma Wreck of rusty with rainbow fish . Slipping by toboggan on the world's largest sand dunes in Mt Tempest or join a tour while riding a quad bike across the island. Bottlenosed dolphins feed with your own hands when these dolphins swim to Tangalooma Beach each evening , then sleep creative star in one of the camp there. In addition, returning to Brisbane for an exclusive dinner in the West End of diverse culture.

#2 Planning a trip to Australia

I have collected useful travel information you need, including visa , customs, duty-free shopping and insurance .

FLIGHT

Many airlines fly to Australia and the prices are quite different . Therefore, make your own comparison before buying . Consider the length of the flight and any mandatory stopovers . Start by contacting the major airlines or local Aussie Specialist travel agent you .
Transportation to the airport. All international airports in Australia have regular public transport such as buses , trains and taxis and private vehicles to the city center . The shuttle bus is also available and take you to the property.

CRUISE

Many international cruise ship stopover in Australian cities , and there are opportunities to take excursions inland and then back to the ship or stay longer and fly back after that. Most cruise ship stopover on the Australian coast during the summer months .

VISA

Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand , you need a visa to enter Australia . New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Australia . All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving your country . You can apply for different types of visas , including tourist visas and working holiday visas , the Australian Consulate nearest you . For more information, visit the website of the Australian Government Visa & Immigration.

CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE

Australian customs law prohibits you from bringing drugs , steroids, weapons , firearms and protected species in Australia . Some common items such as food , fruits , eggs , meat , plants, seeds , skin and coat fresh or packaged also prohibited. There is no limit on currency but you must declare amounts over $ 10,000. For more information, visit the website of the Australian Government Customs & Quarantine

MEDICINES

The drugs brought into Australia for personal use subject to the control and must be declared on arrival. It is recommended to bring a prescription or a letter from your doctor stating your condition and medications taken . For more information, visit the Medicare Australia website.

VACCINATION

You do not require vaccinations unless you come from , or have visited the country with yellow fever infection , within a period of 6 days before your arrival . Read Australian government fact sheet yellow fever.

INSURANCE

Taking a travel insurance policy that covers theft , loss, accidents and medical problems is highly recommended . If you plan to do extreme sports like scuba diving , bungee jumping, motorcycling, skiing and bushwalking, check that your policy covers you completely. The Australian Government has reciprocal agreements with other countries that include limited subsidized health services for medical care through Medicare . For more information, visit the Medicare Australia website.

CUSTOMS

• Useful travel tips

Currency , communication , health and safety and shopping are all important aspects of planning your trip to Australia . If you have a disability or are traveling with someone who has special needs , you should also know about the facilities offered . 

• Australian climate

Australia's climate varies across the continent, from topika warm and comfortable down the snowy north to south . Our season against the winter in the northern hemisphere . Between December and February is summer in most areas of Australia , and the wet season in the tropical north. Australian winter from June to August is generally mild, but offers snow in the southern mountain regions and dry and bright day in the northern states . It is important to protect yourself from the Australian sun with a hat, shirt and sunscreen SPF30 + . For more information, visit the website of the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
time zone

Australia has three time zones : Eastern Standard Time ( EST ) to the eastern states , Central Standard Time ( CST ) for the Northern Territory and South Australia and Western Standard Time ( WST ) for Western Australia . CST is half an hour behind EST and WST is two hours behind EST .

• Daylight Saving

Most Australian states wind their clocks forward one hour during Daylight Saving New South Wales , Australian Capital Territory , Victoria , Tasmania and South Australia do this from the beginning of October to early April. Northern Territory , Western Australia and Queensland does not have Daylight Saving