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Things havent always been so relaxed, though. The city (named after the Governor of New South Wales turned astronomer, Sir Thomas Brisbane) was built on the site of an old convict colony (Redcliffe), which was originally established in 1823 as a settlement, deliberately distant from Sydney, to which re-offending convicts could be sent as punishment. It soon gained a reputation for being one of the harshest penal settlements in the country.
Private settlement near the area was forbidden for many years, and as the inflow of new convicts decreased steadily, the population began to decline. The area was finally opened up for free settlement in 1842, and settlers took advantage of the abundance of timber in the area. Grazing and farming took hold quickly on the fertile land of the coastal plain, but the convict colony was eventually closed.
Queensland was formally established as a colony separate from New South Wales in 1859 and became self-governing, with Brisbane declared its capital. Severe flooding in the 1890s devastated the city and destroyed the first of several versions of the Victoria Bridge. Even though gold was discovered north of Brisbane, attracting thousands of Europeans and Chinese during the ensuing years, most of the proceeds went south to Sydney and Melbourne. The city remained an underdeveloped, regional outpost, with comparatively little of the grandiose Victorian architecture evident in the southern cities.
The city has come a long way since then, and its hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 1982 and the World Expo in 1988 definitely helped put Brisbane on the map. Today Brisbane enjoys a vibrant economy, and tourism plays an important part in it, as the city is an exciting destination in its own right but also an ideal gateway to other areas of Queensland.
The Central Business District (CBD) is nestled in a bend of the Brisbane River as it lazily meanders to the sea at Moreton Bay. The city itself is a happy mix of the past and the future with lower, older heritage buildings such as the Town Hall and Customs House interspersed with modern skyscrapers towering above them.
Queensland is the fastest growing state in Australia, with 900 people moving to the state a week, and Brisbane, with 1.8 million inhabitants, is the third most populous urban area in Australia, behind Sydney and Melbourne (although it is set to overtake Melbourne in the next few years).
Brisbane has a subtropical climate, with hot, moist summers (from Nov to Apr) and mild, dry winters.
Brisbane Marketing
Address: Level 12, 15 Adelaide Street, PO Box 12260, George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4003
Phone: +61 (0) 7 3006 6200
Airport Guide
Brisbane Airport
Airport Information
Country
Australia
Address
Brisbane Airport, Banksia Place, Brisbane Airport, Queensland 4007, Australia
Country Code
61
Telephone
(0)7 3406 3000
Fax
(0)7 3406 3111
info@bne.com.au
Website
www.brisbaneairport.com.au
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) northeast of Brisbane
Time Zone
GMT + 10
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
The inter-terminal shuttle connects the Domestic and International terminals and is operated by Airtrain (tel: (0)7 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au ).
Driving Directions
The airport is located on Airport Drive and has a dedicated access road off the Gateway Motorway roundabout. From Brisbane, take the Kingsford Smith Drive to the Links Avenue off ramp on to the Gateway Motorway.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking (tel: (0)7 3406 3088) is available at both the International and Domestic terminals.
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty, with desks in the International and Domestic terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: The Airtrain (tel: (0)7 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au) provides services to Brisbane Central Station (journey time: 22 minutes) and to the Gold Coast. Airtrain stations are located directly outside the Domestic and International terminals. Road: Taxi: Taxis are readily available; companies include Black & White Cabs (tel: 131 998; website: www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au) and Yellow Cabs (tel: 132 227 or (0)7 3391 5955; website: www.yellowcab.com.au). The taxi ranks are situated at both Qantas and Virgin Blue ends of the Domestic Terminal and outside Arrivals, on the second level of the International Terminal. Limousine: Limousines are also available; contact the Visitors Information Centre (tel: (0)7 3406 3190) for more information. Bus: Airport buses are available from both terminals to Brisbane Transit Centre in Roma Street, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. A door-to-door service is also provided. For further information, contact Coachtrans (tel: (0)7 3238 4700; website: www.coachtrans.com.au).
Information and Help Desks
There is a Visitors Information Centre (tel: (0)7 3406 3190) on level 2 of the International Terminal, and passenger information desks on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal. For tourist information, contact Brisbane Marketing (tel: (0)7 3006 6200; website: www.brisbanetourism.com.au).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The International Terminal has bureaux de change facilities and ATMs on levels 2, 3 and 4. The Domestic Terminal has bureaux de change facilities on level 2. Payphones are situated throughout both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of cafés and bars at the airport. Shopping: A wide range of shops are available, with duty-free located in the International Terminal. A pre-order and pick-up service is available (tel: 1800 814 023). Luggage: Lost property offices are situated in both the International and Domestic terminals. There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport, due to security requirements. Other facilities: There is a first aid room, baby change rooms and a non-denominational prayer room in the International Terminal. Showers are available in both terminals.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has conference and meeting facilities in the International Terminal (tel: (0)7 3406 3000; e-mail: info@bne.com.au) for groups of 12-50 people. Various airline lounges are situated in the International Terminal, including a Qantas Club Lounge (tel: (0)7 3307 9212). A Qantas Club Lounge (tel: (0)7 3867 3400) and The Blue Room (tel: (0)7 3114 7122), operated by Virgin Blue, are situated in the Domestic Terminal.
Disabled Facilities
There is ramped and lift access to all floors, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and shops and dining areas designed for disabled people in the International Terminal. Disabled car parking spaces and wheelchair set-downs area available too.
Airport Hotels
Nearby hotels include the Airport Hacienda Best Western Hotel (tel: (0)7 3268 5011), the Airport Motel (tel: (0)7 3868 2399), the Brisbane Riviera Hotel (tel: (0)7 3862 1800) and the Motel Formula One (tel: (0)7 3868 3457). The Visitors Information Centre can provide information on accommodation.
City
Brisbane
Full Airport Name
Brisbane Airport
State or Province
Queensland
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