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 Often regarded among Australia's top tourist destinations, Brisbane is a vibrant metropolis lined with beaches and its own share of cultural attractions. Home to South Bank and other entertainment hubs, discovering all that the area has to offer requires both planning and forethought. From exploring the city's best museums to finding the time to wine and dine at the iconic Eat Street Markets, here are some tips on how to explore this dynamic city in Australia. Time the Tour Travellers who are heading to Brisbane for the first time should time their visit to coincide with the official tourist season. Kicking off in March, the best time to visit the city is from March to May. This is when sunny skies prevail over the city while the rainy season kicks off a few weeks later.  Arriving between March and May is crucial for those who intend to spend time in Brisbane's stunning beaches and engage in the many outdoor activities available within and in the vicinity of the city. As i...

  Fondly known as the 'Sunshine State', Brisbane is sunny for almost 70% of the year. It's an ideal destination in Australia to visit with your kids, thanks to the plethora of outdoor activities that it has to offer. Read on to find out some of the best things to sightsee and experience when you have your kids in tow. Parkour and Ninja Warrior Playgrounds Did you know? Brisbane has several playgrounds that are great for aspiring parkour-ers and ninja warriors! So, if you have kids who love the outdoors and are bursting with energy, they are going to love spending time at these parks. From climbing walls and monkey bars to hanging planks, cargo nets, and various other ninja obstacles, these parks are filled with fun challenges for the kids to complete. Examples of such parks include Spring Mountain Park, Guyatt Park, Redcliffe Parkour Park, Aura Frog Park, and more. If you're staying with the family at one of the  Brisbane hotels  or serviced apartments such as Oaks Bris...

  Cairns, Queensland's picturesque north is home to the Great Barrier Reef, Australian outback and tropical rainforests. The city's beaches are stunning and arguably some of the cleanest in the entire continent. How about a family holiday full of fascinating tales from the bush, rendezvous with sea creatures, enthralling adventure and above all memorable moments? The Great Barrier Reef trips The Great Barrier Reef is over 2000km long, and as big as Japan, stretching along Queensland's coastline. Cairns and Port Douglas allow visitors to access the Great Barrier Reef under an hour to explore the scintillating world of sea creatures. You'll be spoilt for choice for tour options from day trips, fishing tours, superyacht trips to helicopter flights. Day trips usually mean leaving around 8 am and coming back around 5 30pm. A day trip would afford plenty of time for snorkelling and scuba diving. Your kids can look for Nemo and Dory; greet sea turtles, wave at reef sharks and ...