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Brisbane
Aboriginal name: Meanjin (pronounced Me-an-jin)
Sun-soaked Brisbane offers urban sophistication combined with an enviable proximity to nature.
Located on the banks of the Brisbane River, Australia's third-largest city offers a thriving city centre, plentiful green space, renowned event venues and a cosmopolitan dining scene.
With many natural wonders close by, including an idyllic coastline dotted with islands, Brisbane offers plenty to be explored.
The traditional name for Brisbane is Meanjin, meaning ‘the place of the blue water lilies.’ Brisbane was founded upon the homelands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples, whose Country stretches north from Elimbah Creek, south to the Logan River and inland as far as Moggill. Discover Brisbane's thriving First Nations culture with a range of unforgettable tours and experiences.
- Traditional name for Central Brisbane: Meanjin (pronounced Me-an-jin)
- Indigenous Peoples: Turrbal and Yuggera peoples
- Traditional languages: Yugara
- How to say g’day in Yugara: Gurumba bigi
| Season | Average max temp |
|---|---|
| Summer | Dec - Feb | 29°C | 84°F |
| Autumn | Mar - May | 28°C | 82°F |
| Winter | Jun - Aug | 22°C | 72°F |
| Spring | Sep - Nov | 28°C | 82°F |
