Brisbane Airport Travel Guide
Brisbane
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Popular places to visit
South Bank Parklands
After visiting South Bank Parklands, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brisbane. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Queen Street Mall
Shop for books or fashion, grab a bite to eat in a restaurant or bar and watch street performers entertain the crowds along Brisbane’s central shopping district.
Brisbane Showgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Brisbane Showgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Brisbane. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
The Gabba
Catch an event at The Gabba during your trip to Brisbane. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Roma Street Parkland
Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features.
Treasury Building
A magnificent 19th-century building and riverside jewel that is now host to one of Queensland’s biggest casinos and entertainment precincts.
Things to do
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal
Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Plaza Premium Lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip with ATV Quad Bike Tour
Top hotels in Brisbane Airport
ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
"Comfortable hotel for an overnight at an airport. Great you can get takeaway food from the restaurant. The reference to an airport shuttle is misleading though and this should be made clearer to customers as this was originally a deciding factor in us booking our stay here. We had to get an uber ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Novotel Brisbane Airport
"The miniature gym is a joke. With three people packed, no room for somebody else. Elliptical not properly working. Internet is slow and intermittent. Would not stay there again."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pullman Brisbane Airport
"The room was great. Clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Amora Hotel Brisbane
"Nice hotel and I liked the room layout and the staff were great. At $550 a night I don’t think water in the room is too much to ask for along with a safe kettle and tea bags of a quality above floor sweepings and definitely not instant coffee! There were negatives but not the hotel’s fault. We didn’t ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street
"walkable location: easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants, public transport and southbank. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX
"The appartment was clean i had 4 towels 1 handtowel and 1 facewasher used first 2 towels went to use the other 2 on Saturday night found what looked like blood stain on it i didnt use it but put with the other towels used the last towel was also had a stain on it my only complaint"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Brisbane Airport
Ascot
Unique features of Ascot include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Eagle Farm Racecourse or Doomben Racecourse while you're exploring the area.
Hamilton
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Hamilton. A stop by Portside Wharf or Eat Street Markets might round out your trip.
Wynnum
Wynnum is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wynumm Golf Club and Moreton Bay.
Bulimba
While there might not be top attractions in Bulimba, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Portside Wharf and Albion Park Raceway.
Chermside
Unique features of Chermside include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Westfield Chermside or Chermside Waterpark while you're exploring the area.
Newstead
Travellers like the historical sites in Newstead, and Newstead House is a top attraction you might want to visit.
