Brisbane
Brisbane is the 3rd Australian metropolitan area located in the Southern part of Queensland and benefiting of what is known as the best Australian climat with an average of 300 days of Sunshine.
It is a centre of research and innovation most specifically in Medecine and Biotechnology.
Brisbane is a popular tourist destination. Major landmarks and attractions include South Bank Parklands, the City Botanic Gardens, King George Square and City Hall, the Story Bridge, the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Moreton Bay and its marine park is also a major attraction, and its three primary islands Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island and Bribie Island, accessible by ferry, contain popular surf beaches and resorts. Tangalooma resort on Moreton Island is popular for its nightly wild dolphin feeding attraction, and for operating Australia’s longest running whale watching cruises. The Fort Lytton National Park including a colonial defence fort and museum is also a historical bayside attraction. Beachside suburbs such as those on the Redcliffe Peninsula, as well as Shorncliffe, Sandgate, Wynnum, Manly and Wellington Point are also popular attractions for their bayside beaches, piers, and infrastructure for boating, sailing, fishing and kitesurfing.
JCM views : Brisbane is changing fast and for the best . It has an international airport and is the gateway to the Gold Coast which is a good area to explore with the option to reach the Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.