Discover Brisbane, the sunny, sophisticated capital city of Queensland. Combine art and outdoor adventure in Brisbane, where creative spaces, music and hip new restaurants meet pretty riverside gardens and man-made beaches. Just 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) from Brisbane City lies an animal refuge with unmissable wildlife encounters. is the world's first and biggest koala sanctuary. Here, you can hold a koala, feed a kangaroo and meet a wide variety of native Australian animals. Head to one of the daily , where you can hold a snake or bird of prey, or book a close-up encounter with a dingo and platypus. You'll be encouraged not only to see wildlife, but also connect and learn about over 100 incredible Australian species.
